This latest edition of Inside 3ds max is retooled to focus on the needs of the intermediate to professional user, based on continuing conversations with our target audience. This market is crying out for information that goes beyond the basic to provide guidance on how to make the most use of the program in real-world work situations. Inside 3ds Max 4 explores changes in the program as well as more advanced functionalities and how they can assist the professional user in enhancing efficiency or output. Inside 3ds max 4 is organized into units that mirror and actually step through the workflow of a 3D project. Moreover, where differences exist in the application of techniques between the broadcast/film and game/interactive applications, the authors present careful analysis to assist readers in making the right choices for their technical work. The CD-ROM includes all of the project files necessary to complete the projects as well as any plug-ins referred to in the text.

Inside 3D Studio has consistently been the bestselling 3D Studio book on the market since it was first published in March 1994. Readers will learn about 3D Studio MAX from the #1 authority, Phillip Miller, product director for 3D Studio MAX at Autodesk. The book is a complete tutorial and production guide to creating professional-quality 3D animations with MAX. The CD-ROM includes meshes, texture maps, graphics file format conversion utilities and more.

This tutorial is for the serious 3D Studio MAX professional or student. The reference takes users beyond the intermediate functions of Modeling and the Material Editor to provide detailed information that cannot be found anywhere else. The CD provides models and textures illustrating the detailed tutorial in the book.

Written by two of the industry's leading experts who share all of their secrets to creating top-quality models and materials. Real-world tutorials, advanced tips, and insider tricks take you beyond the basics and help you master high-end techniques. The CD-ROM is loaded with MAX and AVI files, models, materials and textures for polishing your skills with the book's tutorials.