Inside 3d Studio Max Volumes Ii And Iii

Intended for professional users of 3D Studio MAX, this combined volume text includes over 50 step-by-step tutorials explaining how maximize the software for the best results possible.

The cloth binding and fancy cover hologram give the impression that this is one computer book that might have some staying power. Contains volume two (modeling and materials), and volume three (animation), plus five bonus chapters: compositing, retouching, and post-processing with Photoshop; troubleshooting 3D Studio MAX under Windows NT; architectural rendering--exterior drive-throughs and fly-bys; terraforming and landscape composition; and using Amapi with 3D Studio MAX. The CD-ROM includes exercise and example files, still and animated texture maps and materials, ThumbsPlus 3.0, and plug-in demos and shareware. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Includes CD-Rom.

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.

Includes CD-Rom.

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.