Download or read book Mastering the Art of Production with 3ds Max 4 written by Jason Busby and published by Delmar Pub. This book was released on 2002 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "ready-made models and material for use in completing the tutorials, as well as additional models and AVI files to spark readers' creativity ... and a guide to MAX buttons ..."--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book 3ds Max 4 Workshop written by Duane Loose and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book teaches skills and techniques in a way that not only provides an understanding of MAX X and its functionality but also how to apply those tools to a normal work environment by using a single, comprehensive project. Each chapter contains a section that provides an explanation of the tools, features and techniques being used, some sample exercises for reinforcement, and some of the artistic insight behind the process. The chapter concludes with the "workshop" section, which walks the reader through a series of step-by-step tutorials that culminate into a final, working project by the end of the book. The tear card, color section, tips, notes and sidebars are filled with expert advice and supplemental information and together with the chapter material provide the reader with an invaluable resource that they can return to time and again.
Download or read book Mastering mental ray written by Jennifer O'Connor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proven techniques for using mental ray effectively If you're a busy artist seeking high-end results for your 3D, design, or architecture renders using mental ray, this is the perfect book for you. It distills the highly technical nature of rendering into easy-to-follow steps and tutorials that you can apply immediately to your own projects. The book uses 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design to show the integration with mental ray, but users of any 3D or CAD software can learn valuable techniques for incorporating mental ray into their pipelines. Takes you under the hood of mental ray, a stand-alone or bundled product that is often used with 3D or CAD software in the creation of movies, games, architectural renders, and television Focuses on only the most pertinent tools and techniques for busy professionals who need to quickly apply them on the job Provides compelling, practical tutorials so you can start incorporating mental ray into your own production pipelines Includes a DVD with step-by-step videos to help drive home concepts and techniques Learn effective mental ray techniques with this great guide, then keep this practical book at your workstation for reference while you work! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Introducing 3ds Max 9 written by Dariush Derakhshani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Video game and feature-film artists have used 3ds Max to create Halo 2, King Kong, Myst V, and more. Now you can harness this popular animation software with the clear, step-by-step instructions in this easy-to-follow guide. This book breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. Clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects help build your skills and a special color insert includes real-world examples from talented 3ds Max beginners. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Mastering 3ds Max 4 written by Cat Woods and published by Sybex. This book was released on 2001-07-25 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the Most of Today’s Leading Animation Package With release 4, max further establishes itself as today’s dominant modeling, animation, and rendering package. And with its fully revised and updated coverage, Mastering 3ds max 4 further establishes itself as the definitive max resource--just the book you need to master all the techniques supported by this powerful product. Inside, you’ll learn all about sculpting and texturing your characters, setting them in motion, lighting the scene, and producing the final animation--for movies, games, television, and the Web. You also get in-depth instruction in MAXScript, including detailed explanations of all that’s new to this release. Coverage includes: Understanding basic 3D concepts Modeling in polygons, patches, and NURBS Creating detailed models Optimizing models for low-poly environments Applying textures for real-time and pre-rendered output Animating using parametric animation, forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, and character studio Fine-tuning animation by editing keys and transitions Creating drama with lighting Applying post-process effects Cutting and cross-fading between shots Compositing in Video Post and combustion Exporting to Web 3D with Pulse Getting started with MAXScript Using scripting for scene manipulation Using scripting for animation Customizing the user interface Defining autostart scripts Creating your own plug-ins using MAXScript
Download or read book Game Art Complete written by Andrew Gahan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of key chapters from the top Focal game art books available today - in the areas of Max, Maya, Photoshop, and ZBrush. The chapters provide the CG Artist with an excellent sampling of essential techniques that every 3D artist needs to create stunning game art. Game artists will be able to master the modeling, rendering, rigging, and texturing techniques they need - with advice from Focal's best and brightest authors. Artists can learn hundreds of tips, tricks and shortcuts in Max, Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush - all within the covers of one complete, inspiring reference.
Download or read book Modeling a Character in 3DS Max written by Paul Steed and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2005-01-10 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this update to his best-selling character modeling book, professional modeler and animator Paul Steed shares a number of tips, tricks, and techniques that have made him one of the industry’s most recognized 3D artists. Modeling a Character in 3ds max, Second Edition provides readers a professional-level skill set as it chronicles the creation of a single low-poly real-time character from concept to texture mapping, and gives insight into the process of creating a high-resolution character. Learn how to model with primitives; use extrusions and Booleans; mirror and reuse models; optimize the mesh; create and apply textures; loft shapes.
Download or read book 3ds Max in 24 Hours Sams Teach Yourself written by Stewart Jones and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 written by Jeffrey Harper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 1054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get professional training in 3ds Max from this Autodesk Official Training Guide Extremely popular with video game designers as well as architects, 3ds Max offers integrated 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing tools designed to streamline production. If you already have a working knowledge of 3ds Max basics, this official guide will take your skills to the next level. Detailed tutorials cover all the latest features of 3ds Max. From modeling, texturing, animation, and architectural visualization to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level instruction on 3ds Max. Those who are proficient in 3ds Max basics can take their 3D animation skills to the next level with this Autodesk Official Training Guide Offers industry-level training, with diverse tutorials that showcase techniques used in actual animations for games, film, TV, and architectural visualization Covers modeling, texturing, animation, visual effects, and high-level techniques as well as all the latest features of 3ds Max Also recommended as a preparation guide to Autodesk's 3ds Max Associate and Professional exams Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max will help intermediate to advanced 3ds Max users develop and sharpen their skills in this popular animation and effects software.
Download or read book 3DS Max 5 for Windows written by Michele Matossian and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates the computer animation program's interface and navigation and display tools while explaining how to use MAX to model and transform objects, map surfaces, render images, and create full-fledged animations.
Download or read book Inside 3ds Max 4 written by Kim Lee and published by New Riders. This book was released on 2002 with total page 948 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds Max written by Pete Draper and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2015-04-24 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the most realistic effects from 3ds Max without having to spend more on plug-ins! Boost your effects skill-set with this 3ds Max workshop. Tutorial lessons give you hands-on experience in creating realistic fire, earth, air and water effects. Updated to demonstrate production techniques suitable for any version of 3ds Max, this new edition is co-published by Autodesk Media and Entertainment, and includes new tutorials on entering the Earth's atmosphere, glaciers, lava eruptions and a Badlands landscape. Inspirational color images cover every page of the book as the author shares his professional techniques and workflow processes. The companion DVD contains all of the required tutorial media as well as over 6 hours of video tutorials. User level: Intermediate and advanced
Download or read book Mastering Unreal Technology Advanced level design concepts with Unreal Engine 3 written by Jason Busby and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An advanced guide to the features of Unreal Engine 3, this book describes the programming and modding techniques of the latest version of the industry's leading engine.
Download or read book Harnessing 3ds Max 5 written by Aaron Ross and published by Autodesk Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 875 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness the power of 3ds max 5! Harnessing 3ds max 5 is the perfect tool for learning the world’s most popular 3D graphics program. The authors lead you through the complex world of 3ds max step by step, so you’ll build experience and confidence as you progress through the book. Clear and concise explanations, ample illustrations, and easy-to-follow tutorials make Harnessing 3ds max 5 the ideal choice for users of computer graphics, both inside and outside the classroom.This book gives a practical introduction to 3ds max, and provides many real-world examples of its most powerful features. When you finish this book, you will be able to:• understand concepts of computer graphics and 3D space• navigate effortlessly through the 3ds max interface• use powerful modeling techniques• design natural-looking materials• use lighting to affect the look of your scene• control virtual cameras• animate with forward and inverse kinematics• create special effects with particles, atmospheres, and Render Effects3ds max 5 has many new features to create high-end 3D graphics and animation. This book covers many of these new tools, including:• incredible modeling tools within the Editable Poly object• Set Key interface for greater animation control• better animation editing with the Dope Sheet and Curve Editor• improved character setup with Skin and Bones• photo-realistic Advanced Lighting• Ink ‘n Paint material for quality renderings of cartoons and line drawings
Download or read book How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2015 written by Michael McCarthy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why take months to learn every button in 3ds Max when you can create great visuals with just a few key tools? Utilize the tool of choice, 3ds Max 2015, for generating realistic environments, seamless CG effects, and jaw dropping games in a matter of hours. You can use the memory-hogging methods that choke your display and take forever to render, or you can get it done quickly and efficiently. Michael McCarthy offers a goldmine of artistic inspiration, timesaving tips & tricks, and step-by-step walkthroughs—you’ll wonder how you every got by without it! This new edition has been completely revamped for 3ds Max 2015. Start animating today with detailed tutorials, source files, bitmaps, and video demonstrations—all featured on the companion website.
Download or read book Mastering CGI written by Cybellium Ltd and published by Cybellium Ltd. This book was released on with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the Creative Power of Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) with "Mastering CGI" In a world where visual storytelling and digital experiences dominate, mastering Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) is your key to unlocking limitless creative possibilities. "Mastering CGI" is your comprehensive guide to diving into the exciting world of CGI, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to create stunning visuals, animations, and immersive digital environments. Your Gateway to CGI Mastery Whether you're a digital artist, filmmaker, game developer, or simply someone with a passion for visual storytelling, CGI is a skill that can set you apart in today's competitive landscape. "Mastering CGI" is designed to demystify the complexities of CGI and provide you with a clear roadmap to becoming a CGI master. What You Will Explore · Foundations of CGI: Begin your journey with a solid understanding of CGI fundamentals, including 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. · Software and Tools: Discover the essential CGI software and tools, along with practical guidance on how to use them effectively. · Creating 3D Models: Learn the art of designing and sculpting 3D objects, characters, and environments from scratch. · Texture Mapping and Shading: Master the techniques of applying textures and materials to breathe life into your 3D creations. · Lighting and Rendering: Explore the intricacies of lighting your scenes and rendering them to achieve photorealistic or stylized results. · Animation and Visual Effects: Dive into the world of CGI animation, from character rigging and keyframe animation to creating captivating visual effects. · Real-World Applications: Gain insights into how CGI is used in various industries, from film and advertising to architecture and virtual reality. Why "Mastering CGI" Is Essential · Comprehensive Coverage: This book provides a comprehensive and beginner-friendly introduction to CGI, making it suitable for those with no prior experience as well as those looking to enhance their skills. · Practical Guidance: Loaded with step-by-step tutorials, practical tips, and hands-on exercises, "Mastering CGI" ensures that you can apply what you learn immediately. · Expert Insights: Benefit from the expertise of CGI professionals who share their knowledge and real-world experiences, providing you with valuable insights and industry secrets. · Unlock Your Creative Potential: Whether you dream of creating breathtaking visual effects, immersive virtual worlds, or memorable characters, CGI is the tool that will turn your creative visions into reality. · Stay Ahead: In an age where CGI is integral to entertainment, marketing, and design, mastering this skill will keep you at the forefront of creative innovation. Your Journey to CGI Mastery Begins Here "Mastering CGI" is your ticket to unlocking the full potential of Computer-Generated Imagery. Whether you aspire to be a digital artist, a VFX wizard, or a CGI powerhouse, this book will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to bring your wildest creative visions to life. "Mastering CGI" is the ultimate resource for individuals looking to gain expertise in the world of Computer-Generated Imagery. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create stunning visuals, animations, and immersive digital experiences. Don't wait; embark on your journey to CGI mastery today! © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com
Download or read book 3ds Max Projects written by Matt Chandler and published by 3Dtotal Pub. This book was released on 2014 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information and instruction on using Autodesk's 3ds Max software, including advice on modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, and lighting.
