3D Studio MAX is a professional-level 3D modeling and animation program. This book is covers the details of each feature in one hour so that at the end of 24 hours of study, the reader should have completed an animated short using upwards of 30 features within the program. The CD includes all the graphics, exercise, tutorials, models, and MAX scripts.

Full Color! In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself 3ds Max in 24 Hours will help you master Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 and use it to create outstanding 3D content for games, video, film, and motion graphics. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll master powerful 3ds Max tools for modeling, animation, rendering, compositing, and more. Every lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common 3ds Max tasks. “Try It Yourself” guided mini tutorials offer quick hands-on experience with 3ds Max’s key tools. Quizzes and exercises test your knowledge. Notes, tips, and cautions offer extra information and alert you to possible problems. Learn how to... Quickly get comfortable with the 3ds Max 2014 interface Create, move, and modify 3D objects Edit and tweak the elements of any object Start modeling hard-surface and organic objects Work with materials and textures Explore and create animation Illuminate scenes with lighting Use cameras to control a scene’s point of view Render 3D creations for production Rig and skin objects, making them easier to animate Learn the 12 essential principles of character animation Create devastating dynamic simulations Add visual effects, cloth, hair, and fur Automate repetitive tasks with MAXScript Create a professional-quality showcase The accompanying DVD/website contain how-to videos for dozens of key 3ds Max 2014 tasks, extensive sample art and models, and additional bonus content.

In Just 24 Lessons Of One Hour Or Less, You Will Be Modeling And Animating With 3D Studio Max 3. Using A Straight Forward, Step-By-Step Approach, Each Lesson Builds Upon The Previous One, Allowing You To Learn The Essentials Of Max 3 From The Ground Up. Navigate Max's Interface And Create Primitives Master Modeling Techniques Add Patches, Materials, And Maps To Make Your Models More Convincing Light Your Scenes Effectively Give Life To Your Models Through Animation Use Space Warps Such As Bomb And Ripple, And Atmospheric Effects Such As Combustion, Clouds, And Fog Build A Hierarchical Bone Structure For Animating A Model Set Up And Use Maxs Cameras For Rendering Use Advanced Features Of Max, Such As Particle Systems, Maxscript, And Video Post Increase Your Productivity As Well As The Quality Of Your Images.

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