Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Mental Ray and Autodesk Materials in 3ds Max 2016 written by Raavi O'Connor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed at those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max. In this book, I have covered Autodesk and mental ray materials. A better understanding of materials and maps gives you ability to add realism to your artwork. The concepts you will learn using this book will help you a lot when you will apply shaders and textures to your models. This book is written in an easy to understand language. The important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. This book is written using 3ds Max 2016. However, you can use it without a problem with 3ds Max 2015 as well. What You Will Learn? You will learn how to use Autodesk and mental ray materials to model realistic looking surfaces. The parameters are explained with examples and related screen captures. Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided in from of Tips, Notes, and Warnings. You will gain skills by completing the examples provided in the book. How This Book Is Structured? This book is organized to provide you with the knowledge needed to master the standard materials and related maps. This book is divided into three sections: Section A - Global Illumination, Final Gathering, and Caustics The mental ray renderer offers two methods for achieving the Global Illumination: photon tracing and final gathering. This section deals with these two methods as well as the caustics. The example used in the section allow you to grasp the concept explained. Section B - Autodesk Materials 3ds Max comes with three types of mental ray materials: Autodesk Materials, Arch & Design material, and Special-Purpose mental ray materials. This section deals with the Autodesk materials. Section C - Arch & Design Material This section deals with the Arch & Design material. This material is a monolithic material designed to support most of the material that you will use in the architectural and product design renderings. This material is highly tuned for modeling fast glossy reflective and refractive surfaces. What you need? To complete the examples in this book, you need v2016 of Autodesk 3ds Max. However, the book is also compatible with the v2015 of 3ds Max. To know more about 3ds Max, visit the following links: 3ds Max: http://www.autodesk.com/products/3ds-max/overview What are the main features of the book ? * Global Illumination, Final Gather, and Caustics explained. * 9 examples to hone your skills. * Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided in from of Tips, Notes, and Warnings. * Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. * Support for technical aspect of the book. * 3ds Max files and textures used are available for download.

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Essentials written by Dariush Derakhshani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start animating right away with this tutorial-based guide to Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Essentials is your perfect hands-on guide to start animating quickly. Using approachable, real-world exercises, you'll master the fundamentals of this leading animation software by following full-color screen shots step by step. Each chapter opens with a quick discussion of concepts and learning objectives, and then launches into hands-on tutorials that give you firsthand experience and a good start on preparing for the 3ds Max certification exam. You'll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects as you create a retro-style alarm clock, animate a thrown knife, model a chair, and more. Whether you're a complete beginner or migrating from another 3D application, this task-based book provides the solid grounding you need in Autodesk 3ds Max 2016. Model your character with polygons, meshes, and more Add motion with simple and complex animations Add color and textures to visualize materials and surfaces Render interior scenes with great lighting and camera placement If you want to learn 3ds Max quickly and painlessly, Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Essentials helps you start animating today.

Download or read book Kelly L Murdock s Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Complete Reference Guide written by Kelly Murdock and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2015 with total page 1282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Complete Reference Guide is a popular book among users new to 3ds Max and is used extensively in schools around the globe. The success of this book is found in its simple easy-to-understand explanations coupled with its even easier to follow tutorials. The tutorials are laser focused on a specific topic without any extra material, making it simple to grasp difficult concepts. The book also covers all aspects of the software, making it a valuable reference for users of all levels. The Complete Reference Guide is the ultimate book on 3ds Max, and like Autodesk’s 3D animation software, it just gets better and better with each release. Whether you're new to 3ds Max or an experienced user, you'll find everything you need in this complete resource. The book kicks off with a getting started section, so beginners can jump in and begin working with 3ds Max right away. Experienced 3ds Max users, will appreciate advanced coverage of features like crowd simulation, particle systems, radiosity, MAXScript and more. Over 150 tutorials – complete with before and after files – help users at all levels build real world skills.

Download or read book Getting Started with Physical Mental Ray and Autodesk Materials in 3ds Max 2017 written by Rising Polygon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Getting Started with Physical, mental ray, and Autodesk Materials in 3ds Max 2017, 2nd Edition textbook offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max and interested in learning mental ray, Physical, and Autodesk materials in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of texturing with mental ray, Physical, and Autodesk materials in 3ds Max. From the very first pages, the users of the book will learn how to effectively different materials in 3ds Max. More info: goo.gl/SqHQGo

Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Shading and Texturing in 3ds Max 2016 written by Raavi O'Connor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beginner's Guide to Shading and Texturing in 3ds Max 2016 offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max and interested in learning shading and texturing in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of shading and texturing. In this book, the author has covered material editors, Autodesk Materials, standard materials/maps, and mental ray's Arch & Design material. A better understanding of materials and maps gives you ability to add realism to your artwork. The concepts you will learn using this book will immensely help you in creating realistic looking surfaces. What You Will Learn? * 3ds Max basics * Efficiently use Compact and Slate material editors * Create shading networks using material editors * Quickly apply shading to models using the Autodesk Materials * Create variety of shading models using mental ray's Arch & Design material * Learn the mental ray's features such as Global Illumination, Final Gather, and Caustics * Work with UVs using UV Editor. What are the main features of the book? * The book is written using 3ds Max 2016 in an easy to understand language * The Compact Material Editor and Slate Material Editor are covered * Standard materials/maps, Autodesk Materials, and the Arch & Design material covered * Global Illumination, Final Gather, and Caustics explained * UVs manipulation using the UV Editor covered * 25 Hands-on exercises to hone your skills * Detailed coverage of tools and features * Additional tips, guidance, and advice are provided * Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them * Support for technical aspect of the book * 3ds Max files and textures used are available for download from the accompanying website More info: bit.ly/3dsmax-shading

Download or read book Rendering with Mental Ray and 3Ds Max written by Joep van der Steen and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 for Beginners A Tutorial Approach 23rd Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and published by CADCIM Technologies. This book was released on 2023-04-23 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book that introduces the readers to the features of 3ds Max 2023 such as modeling, texturing, lighting, Animation, and Arnold rendering in an effective and simple manner. This book will help readers unleash their creativity and help them create simple 3D models and animations. The book will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Salient Features Consists of 17 chapters and 5 real-world projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation tests, Review Questions, and exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. A student project has been given at the end of this book to test and enhance the skills of students. Download Resources Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 (Enhanced) Chapter 2: Primitive Objects – I Chapter 3: Primitive Objects – II Chapter 4: Working with Splines – I Chapter 5: Working with Splines - II Chapter 6: Lofting, Twisting, and Deforming Objects Chapter 7: Material Editor: Creating Materials Chapter 8: Material Editor - Texture Maps - I Chapter 9: Material Editor - Texture Maps - II Chapter 10: Material Editor: Controlling Texture Maps Chapter 11: Material Editor: Miscellaneous Materials Chapter 12: Interior Lighting - I Chapter 13: Interior Lighting - II Chapter 14: Animation Basics Chapter 15: Complex Animation Chapter 16: Arnold Materials, Lights, and Rendering Chapter 17: Creating Walkthrough Project 1: Creating a Windmill Project 2: Creating a Diner Project 3: Architectural Project Project 4: Corporate Design Project Project 5: Creating a Computer Center Index

Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Modeling Shading and Lighting in 3ds Max 2016 written by Raavi O'Connor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beginner's Guide to Modeling, Shading, and Lighting in 3ds Max 2016 offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists [no experience required] who have just started working on the 3ds Max and interested in learning modeling, shading, texturing, andlighting in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, shading, and texturing. All tools, features, and concepts are discussed in detail. In this book, the author has covered polygon and spline modeling techniques, modeling processes using Ribbon, material editors, Autodesk Materials, standard materials/maps, and mental ray's Arch & Design material. A better understanding of materials and maps gives you ability to add realism to your artwork. Also, the author has covered standard, photometric, and mental ray lights. The concepts you will learn using this book will immensely help you in creating realistic looking models. What You Will Learn? * Navigating the workspace * Customizing the interface and understanding various UI components * Working with the file management commands * Understanding workspaces * Understanding the enhanced menu system * Using the navigational gizmos * Polygon modeling techniques * Modeling and painting processes using the Ribbon * Spline modeling techniques * Effecting use of modifiers * Working with the useful but less talked about tools * Efficiently use Compact and Slate material editors * Create shading networks using material editors * Quickly apply shading to models using the Autodesk Materials * Create variety of shading models using mental ray's Arch & Design material * Learn the mental ray's features such as Global Illumination, Final Gather, and Caustics * Work with UVs using UV Editor * Standard, photometric, and mental ray lights More Info: bit.ly/msl-2016

Download or read book Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max written by Joep van der Steen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create stunning renders of your 3ds Max models in mental ray with this concise guide. Learn all of the essential concepts such as indirect illumination, materials, render options, shaders, and lighting. Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max, Second Edition is now revised to cover Autodesk Revit and special effects. The companion website includes all of the necessary project files from inside the book.

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Modeling and Shading Essentials written by Raavi O'Connor and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 - Modeling and Shading Essentials offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists [no experience required] who have just started working on the 3ds Max and interested in learning modeling, shading, and texturing in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, shading, and texturing. All tools, features, and concepts are discussed in detail. In this book, the author has covered polygon and spline modeling techniques, modeling processes using Ribbon, material editors, Autodesk Materials, standard materials/maps, and mental ray's Arch & Design material. A better understanding of materials and maps gives you ability to add realism to your artwork. The concepts you will learn using this book will immensely help you in creating realistic looking models. What You Will Learn? * Navigating the workspace * Customizing the interface and understanding various UI components * Working with the file management commands * Understanding workspaces * Understanding the enhanced menu system * Using the navigational gizmos * Polygon modeling techniques * Modeling and painting processes using the Ribbon * Spline modeling techniques * Effecting use of modifiers * Working with the useful but less talked about tools * Efficiently use Compact and Slate material editors * Create shading networks using material editors * Quickly apply shading to models using the Autodesk Materials * Create variety of shading models using mental ray's Arch & Design material * Learn the mental ray's features such as Global Illumination, Final Gather, and Caustics * Work with UVs using UV Editor What you need? To complete the examples and hands-on exercises in this book, you need v2016 of Autodesk 3ds Max. To know more about 3ds Max, visit the following links: http: //www.autodesk.com/products/3ds-max/overview If you are an educator or student, you can access free Autodesk software from the Autodesk Education Community. The Autodesk Education Community is an online resource with more than five million members that lets educators and students to download free Autodesk software. In addition, you can connect with millions of other digital artists to know about latest and greatest in the CG industry. What are the main features of the book? * Content written using 3ds Max 2016 in an easy to understand language * 43 Hands-on exercises to hone your skills * Detailed coverage of tools and features * Additional tips, guidance, and advice are provided * Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them * Support for technical aspect of the book * Free textures, background design, and 3ds max files available for download from the accompanying website How This Book Is Structured? This book is divided into following units: Unit M1 - Introduction to 3ds Max - I Unit M2 - Introduction to 3ds Max - II Unit M3 - Working with Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects Unit M4 - Working with Polygons Unit M5 - Graphite Modeling Tools Unit M6 - Working with Shapes Unit M7 - Modifiers Unit MH1- Hands-on Exercises [Modeling] Unit S1 - Material Editors Unit S2 - Standard Materials and Maps Unit S3 - Mental Ray and Autodesk Materials Unit SH1 - Hands-on Exercises [Shading - I] Unit SH2 - Hands-on Exercises [Shading - II] Unit SH3 - Hands-on Exercises [Shading - III] More info: bit.ly/modeling-texturing

Download or read book Rendering with mental ray 3ds Max written by Joep van der Steen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Realize your vision with stunning renders of your 3ds Max projects that can only be achieved with a powerful engine like mental ray. Beginning with a concise review of the essential concepts, you proceed to step-by-step tutorials that teach you how to render scenes with indirect light or with specific effects, such as depth of field and motion blur. Contour line shading and various other mental ray features are presented in detail, then you learn how to use the different light types of 3ds Max inside mental ray and how to use mental ray's own specific area lights and its new daylight system. Finally, the book reviews mental ray-specific materials and what effects can be obtained by using most of the specific mental ray shaders.

Download or read book Kelly L Murdock s Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 Complete Reference Guide written by Kelly Murdock and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 1302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 Complete Reference Guide is a popular book among users new to 3ds Max and is used extensively in schools around the globe. The success of this book is found in its simple easy-to-understand explanations coupled with its even easier to follow tutorials. The tutorials are laser focused on a specific topic without any extra material, making it simple to grasp difficult concepts. The book also covers all aspects of the software, making it a valuable reference for users of all levels. The Complete Reference Guide is the ultimate book on 3ds Max, and like Autodesk’s 3D animation software, it just gets better and better with each release. Whether you're new to 3ds Max or an experienced user, you'll find everything you need in this complete resource. The book kicks off with a getting started section, so beginners can jump in and begin working with 3ds Max right away. Experienced 3ds Max users, will appreciate advanced coverage of features like crowd simulation, particle systems, radiosity, MAXScript and more. Over 150 tutorials – complete with before and after files – help users at all levels build real world skills.

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Download or read book Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max 2nd Edition written by Joep Van der Steen and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create stunning renders of your 3ds Max models in mental ray with this concise guide. Learn all of the essential concepts such as indirect illumination, materials, render options, shaders, and lighting. Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max, Second Edition is now revised to cover Autodesk Revit and special effects. The companion website includes all of the necessary project files from inside the book.

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