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Subject(s)

• 3ds max (Computer file) [Browse]
• Computer animation [Browse]

Series

• Bible [More in this series]
• Bible ; v.560 [More in this series]

Summary note

The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max available, this book is everyone's favorite. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it's all here. You'll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity. A 16-page color insert highlights cutting-edge work from 3D artists. A valuable companion DVD provides all the examples and content from the book, including unique models and textures you can customi

Notes

Includes index.

Language note

English

Contents

• 3ds Max 2009 Bible; Contents; Preface; Who Is Max?; About This Book; Acknowledgments; Part I Getting Started with 3ds Max; Quick Start Firing a Cannonball; Hills and Cannonballs- Planning the Production; Modeling the Cannon; Summary; Chapter 1 Exploring the Max Interface; Learning the Interface Elements; Using the Menus; Using the Toolbars; Using the Viewports; Using the Command Panel; Using the Lower Interface Bar Controls; Interacting with the Interface; Getting Help; Summary; Chapter 2 Controlling and Configuring the Viewports; Understanding 3D Space; Using the Navigation Gizmos
• Controlling Viewports with a Scroll WheelUsing the Viewport Navigation Controls; Using the Views Menu; Configuring the Viewports; Working with Viewport Backgrounds; Summary; Chapter 3 Working with Files, Importing, and Exporting; Working with Max Scene Files; Setting File Preferences; Importing and Exporting; Using the File Utilities; Accessing File Information; Summary; Chapter 4 Customizing the Max Interface and Setting Preferences; Using the Customize User Interface Window; Customizing Modify and Utility Panel Buttons; Working with Custom Interfaces; Configuring Paths
• Selecting System UnitsSetting Preferences; Summary; Part II Working with Objects; Chapter 5 Creating and Editing Primitive Objects; Creating Primitive Objects; Exploring the Primitive Object Types; Using Architecture Primitives; Summary; Chapter 6 Selecting Objects, Setting Object Properties, and Using Layers and the Scene Explorer; Selecting Objects; Setting Object Properties; Hiding and Freezing Objects; Using Layers; Using the Scene Explorer; Summary; Chapter 7 Transforming Objects, Pivoting, Aligning, and Snapping; Translating, Rotating, and Scaling Objects
• Working with the Transformation ToolsUsing Pivot Points; Using the Align Commands; Using Grids; Using Snap Options; Summary; Chapter 8 Cloning Objects and Creating Object Arrays; Cloning Objects; Understanding Cloning Options; Mirroring Objects; Cloning over Time; Spacing Cloned Objects; Using the Clone and Align Tool; Creating Arrays of Objects; Summary; Chapter 9 Grouping, Linking, and Parenting Objects; Working with Groups; Understanding Parent, Child, and Root Relationships; Building Links between Objects; Displaying Links and Hierarchies; Working with Linked Objects; Summary
• Part III Modeling BasicsChapter 10 Learning Modeling Basics and Working with Subobjects and Helpers; Exploring the Model Types; Understanding Normals; Working with Subobjects; Using Modeling Helpers; Summary; Chapter 11 Introducing Modifiers and Using the Modifier Stack; Exploring the Modifier Stack; Exploring Modifier Types; Summary; Chapter 12 Drawing and Editing 2D Splines and Shapes; Drawing in 2D; Editing Splines; Using Spline Modifiers; Summary; Chapter 13 Modeling with Polygons; Understanding Poly Objects; Creating Editable Poly Objects; Editing Poly Objects; Summary
• Part IV Materials, Cameras, and Lighting Basics

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ISBN

• 1-282-36811-7
• 9786612368110
• 0-470-41758-7

OCLC

• 277241364
• 646173246

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