Download or read book Modeling and Texturing Techniques with 3ds Max 2017 written by Rising Polygon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modeling and Texturing Techniques with 3ds Max 2017 - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide, 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 modeling and texturing in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling and texturing. From the very first pages, the users of the book will learn how to effectively use 3ds Max for hard surface modeling and shading surfaces. What are the main features of the book? * The book is written using 3ds Max 2017 in an easy to understand language. * Polygon and Spline modeling techniques covered. * All modifiers explained. * Shading and texturing techniques covered. * 65 Hands-on exercises to hone your skills. * Detailed coverage of tools and features. * Additional tips, guidance, and advice is 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: goo.gl/OLp9ot

Download or read book Texturing Techniques with 3ds Max 2017 written by Rising Polygon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texturing Techniques with 3ds Max 2017 - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide, 2nd Edition textbook offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max [no experience needed] and interested in learning texturing in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of texturing. From the very first pages, the users of the book will learn how to effectively use 3ds Max for shading surfaces. What are the main features of the book? * The book is written using 3ds Max 2017 in an easy to understand language. * Shading and texturing techniques covered. * 31 Hands-on exercises to hone your skills. * Detailed coverage of tools and features. * Additional tips, guidance, and advice is 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: goo.gl/9qBPK0

Download or read book Exploring Modeling Texturing Lighting and Rendering With Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 3rd Edition written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Padexi Academy. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Exploring Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering With Autodesk 3ds Max 2021, 3rd Edition book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also covers the Arnold renderer. Fore more information visit Padexi Academy website padexi.academy.

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description The Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Detailed Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering, 3rd Edition book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also covers the Arnold renderer. Using a structured and pragmatic approach, this guide begins with the basics of modeling, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of 3ds Max 2021. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you'll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using 3ds Max 2021. Key Features Covers 3ds Max's user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. Explains the polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. Covers all modifiers. Covers UV mapping. Explains how to manage external design data. Covers material editors. Explains what is Arnold and how it is different from other renderers. Covers Arnold lights and light filters. Covers Arnold shaders, materials, and maps. Covers the motion blur and depth-of-field effects. Covers AOVs and Arnold render settings. Cover the Physical material. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Features 57 hands-on exercises-complete with before and after files. Features 44 practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in boldface so that you never miss them. The content under "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess knowledge. Bonus hands-on exercises. Includes a PDF file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. ages will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. Brief Table of Contents This book is divided into the following units: Unit 1: Introduction to 3ds Max -I Unit 2: Introduction to 3ds Max -II Unit 3: Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects Unit 4: Polygon Modeling Unit 5: Graphite Modeling Tools Unit 6: Spline Modeling Unit 7: Modifiers Unit 8: External Design Data Unit 9: Bonus Hands-on Exercises Unit 10: Material Editors Unit 11: Physical Material Unit 12: Introduction to Arnold Unit 13: Arnold Lights Unit 14: Arnold Shaders and Materials Unit 15: Arnold Maps Unit 16: Cameras Unit 17: Arnold Render Settings For more info, visit PADEXI ACADEMY'S website.

Download or read book 3ds Max 2018 Getting Started with Modeling Texturing and Lighting written by Ravi Conor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-31 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3ds Max 2018 - Getting Started with Modeling, Texturing, and Lighting textbook is divided into two parts. Part A covers modeling whereas Part B covers shading and lighting techniques in 3ds Max 2018. This textbook offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max [no experience needed] and interested in learning modeling, shading, and lighting in 3ds Max . This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV Mapping, and Lighting. From the very first pages, the users of the book will learn how to effectively use 3ds Max for modeling, shading, and lighting surfaces. The strength of this book is that it teaches all of the important concepts in an easy to understand language. As the readers move from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, they will be building their own portfolio of high quality artwork. One unit of the book presents a foundation of techniques to help you build custom textures, maps, and designs using Photoshop. Videos are provided for the hands-on exercises of this unit. What are the main features of the book? * The book is written using 3ds Max 2018 in an easy to understand language. * Polygon and Spline modeling techniques covered. * All modifiers/deformers explained. * Shading, texturing, lighting, and UV mapping techniques covered. * 70+ Hands-on exercises [21 videos for Unit MT1] and practical tests to hone your skills. * Detailed coverage of tools and features. * Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided. * Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. * Support for technical aspect of the book. * 3ds Max/Photoshop files and textures used are available for download from the accompanying website. * Bonus hands-on exercises. * You will also get access to a ePub file that has the color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. These images will help you to understand the hands-on exercises and output. The ePub file is included with the resources. How This Book Is Structured? This book is divided into following units: Part A - Modeling Unit MI1 - Introduction to 3ds Max - I Unit MI2 - Introduction to 3ds Max - II Unit MM1 - Working with Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects Unit MM2: Working with Polygons Unit MM3: Graphite Modeling Tools Unit MM4: Working with Shapes Unit MM5: Modifiers Unit MB: Bonus Hands-on Exercises Part B - Materials and Lights Unit MT1 - Creating Textures in Photoshop Unit MT2 - Material Editors Unit MT3 - Standard Materials and Maps Unit MT4 - Physical and Autodesk Materials Unit ML1 - Standard Lights Unit ML2 - Photometric Lights Unit ML3 - Sunlight and Daylight Systems Unit MBT - Bonus hands-on Exercises more info: bit.ly/rpolygon

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 for Beginners written by Prof Sham Tickoo Purdue Univ and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-13 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of Autodesk 3ds Max, a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software package developed by Autodesk Inc. It is widely used by architects, game developers, design visualization specialists, and visual effects artists. A wide range of modeling and texturing tools make it an ideal platform for 3D modelers and animators. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Autodesk 3ds Max have made the job of design visualization specialists easier. Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based textbook that introduces the readers to the basic features of 3ds Max 2017 created on real world model through tutorials. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of the software. This textbook will help you unleash your creativity and help you create simple and complete 3D models and animations. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease.

Download or read book Modeling Techniques With 3ds Max 2017 written by Rising Polygon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modeling Techniques with 3ds Max 2017 - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide, 2nd Edition textbook offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max [no experience needed] and interested in learning modeling in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling. From the very first pages, the users of the book will learn how to effectively use 3ds Max for hard-surface modeling. More info: bit.ly/max2017

Download or read book 3ds Max Modeling for Games written by Andrew Gahan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 18 years under his belt in the game industry, a key contributor to the MotorStorm series, and the creator of the 3ds Max in Minutes video series (at FocalPress.com), Andrew Gahan delivers the expert techniques in 3ds Max Modeling for Games, 2nd edition. This updated edition is packed with new tutorials that will enhance your modeling skills and pump up your portfolio with high-quality work in no time. Along with Anthony O'Donnell and a team of experts, Gahan covers all of the fundamental game modeling techniques, including character and environment modeling, mapping, and texturing. Finally, a bonus section in 3ds Max Modeling for Games offers readers insights and tips on how to get their careers started in the game industry. New, expanded tutorials take readers of all abilities through full character and environment modeling from beginning to end Companion website (3d-for-games.com) offers a robust, supportive forum where readers can get commentary on new work, develop skills and portfolio art, as well as network with other game artists on a variety of projects. Also features project files for all tutorials in the book and enough support images and photos to keep the budding artist busy for months Completely updated gallery allows the reader to build on various models

Download or read book 3ds Max Modeling for Games written by Andrew Gahan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3ds Max Modeling for Games - VOLUME II Insider's Guide to Stylized Game Character, Vehicle, and Environment Modeling **ALL TECHNIQUES, TUTORIALS BELOW WILL FEATURE STYLIZED (COMIC-STYLE) ART. THIS IS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN VOLUME I (WHICH OFFER REALISTIC STYLE ART). Chapter 1 - Introduction to 3dsmax (20-30 pages) User Interface Primitives Viewports Projects Load & Save Chapter 2 - Basics of Modeling and Texturing (20-30 pages) Creating a box asset Creating simple texture maps Creating texture maps from photographs Cleaning up images in Photoshop Mapping UV Unwrap Editing UV's Render settings and quick renders Saving and organizing your work Chapter 3 - Low Poly Modeling Techniques continued (20-30 pages) Modeling a simple object Extrude, Bevel, etc Graphite modeling tools Chapter 4 - Low Poly Vehicle (80 pages) Using blueprints and concept art work Modeling techniques Materials and mapping Rendering Chapter 5 - Low Poly Character (80 pages) Using blueprints and concept art work Modeling techniques Materials and mapping Rendering Gallery (20 pages) Chapter 6 - Creating Trees and Foliage (30 pages) Different approaches for different uses Modelling Texture creation Chapter 7 - Low poly Environment (80 pages) Planning the scene Blocking out in 3D To detail or not to detail Unwrapping Creating texture maps Lighting Rendering Chapter 8 - Normal Map creation in detail (20-30 pages) Creating normal maps from high poly assets Baking maps Types of normal map Tangents based normal maps in detail Chapter 9 - Ambient Occlusion in detail (10-20 pages) Chapter 10 - Portfolio creation and Interview (10 pages).

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description The Autodesk 3ds Max 2019: A Detailed Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and for those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects.This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, that will help you become a better 3ds Max artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning 3ds Max. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of the every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in the chapter. Every chapter of this textbook contains hands-on exercises which instruct users how things can be done in 3ds Max step-by-step.Practicing is one of the best ways to improve skills. This book contains practice activities which you are highly encouraged to complete and gain confidence for real-world projects. By completing these activities, you will be able to master the powerful capabilities of 3ds Max. By the time you're done, you'll be ready to create your own projects using 3ds Max. The rich companion website PADEXI Academy contains additional resources that will help you quickly master 3ds Max. Key Features Learn 3ds Max's updated user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands Polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques explained. All modifiers explained. Standard materials and lights explained. Arnold lights, shaders, and rendering techniques explained. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Contains 75 hands-on exercises. Contains practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. The content under "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources. Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess the knowledge. Bonus hands-on exercises. Breif Table of Contents This book is divided into following units: Unit M1: Introduction to 3ds Max -I Unit M2: Introduction to 3ds Max -II Unit M3: Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects Unit M4: Polygon Modeling Unit M5: Graphite Modeling Tools Unit M6: Spline Modeling Unit M7: Modifiers Unit BM: Bonus Hands-on Exercises [Modeling] Unit PM: Practice Activities [Modeling] Unit T1: Material Editors Unit T2: Standard Materials and Maps Unit T3: Physical and Autodesk Materials Unit BT: Bonus Hands-on Exercises [Texturing] Unit L1: Standard Lighting Unit L2: Photometric Lights Unit L3: Sunlight and Daylight Systems Unit A1: Introduction to Arnold Unit A2: Arnold Lights Unit A3: Arnold Shaders and Materials More info: wp.me/p9r5f7-qe

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 899 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 Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 A Detailed Guide to Modeling Texturing Lighting and Rendering written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Padexi Academy. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk 3ds Max 2020: A Detailed Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and for those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also cover the Arnold renderer. Using a structured and pragmatic approach, this guide begins with basics of modeling, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of 3ds Max 2020. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you’ll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using 3ds Max 2020. This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, that will help you become a better 3ds Max artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning 3ds Max. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of the every unit summarizes the topics that will be covered in the unit. Hands-on exercises in this book instruct users how things can be done in 3ds Max step-by-step. Practicing is one of the best ways to improve skills. This book contains practice activities which you are highly encouraged to complete and gain confidence for real-world projects. By completing these activities, you will be able to master the powerful capabilities of 3ds Max. By the time you’re done, you’ll be ready to model, texture, and render any scene in 3ds Max. If you buy this book, you’ll also get access to all 3ds Max files, texture files, and any other resource used in the book. You are free to use these resources in your own projects personal or commercial. These working files allow you to follow along with the author throughout the units. What are the key features of the book? Covers 3ds Max’s updated user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. Explains the polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. Covers all modifiers. Covers Standard materials and lights. Covers UV mapping techniques. Covers Arnold lights, shaders, and rendering techniques. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Features 75 hands-on exercises – complete with before and after files. Features practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. The content under “What just happened?” heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under “What next?” heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources. Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise’s initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess the knowledge. Bonus hands-on exercises.

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.

Download or read book Modeling Techniques With 3ds Max 2017 and Cinema 4d R17 Studio written by Rising Polygon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modeling Techniques with 3ds Max 2017 and CINEMA 4D R17 Studio - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide textbook is divided into two parts. Part A covers modeling in 3ds Max 2017 whereas part B covers CINEMA 4D R17 Studio. This textbook offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max/CINEMA 4D [no experience needed] and interested in learning modeling in 3ds Max and CINEMA 4D. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling. From the very first pages, the users of the book will learn how to effectively use 3ds Max and CINEMA 4D for hard-surface modeling. more info: bit.ly/max2017c4dr17

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description The Autodesk 3ds Max 2020: A Detailed Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and for those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also cover the Arnold renderer. Using a structured and pragmatic approach, this guide begins with basics of modeling, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of 3ds Max 2020. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you'll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using 3ds Max 2020. Key Features Covers 3ds Max's updated user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. Explains the polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. Covers all modifiers. Covers Standard materials and lights. Covers UV mapping techniques. Covers Arnold lights, shaders, and rendering techniques. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Features 75 hands-on exercises - complete with before and after files. Features practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. The content under "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources. Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess the knowledge. Bonus hands-on exercises. Brief Table of Contents This book is divided into following units: Unit DM1: Introduction to 3ds Max -I Unit DM2: Introduction to 3ds Max -II Unit DM3: Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects Unit DM4: Polygon Modeling Unit DM5: Graphite Modeling Tools Unit DM6: Spline Modeling Unit DM7: Modifiers Unit DMB: Bonus Hands-on Exercises [Modeling] Unit DMP: Practice Activities Unit DT1: Material Editors Unit DT2: Standard Materials and Maps Unit DT3: Physical and Autodesk Materials Unit DTB: Bonus Hands-on Exercises [Texturing] Unit DL1: Standard Lighting Unit DL2: Photometric Lights Unit DL3: Sunlight and Daylight Systems Unit DA1: Introduction to Arnold Unit DA2: Arnold Lights Unit DA3: Arnold Shaders and Materials Unit DAP: Practice Activities [Arnold] Appendix DMA: Quiz Answers [Modeling] Appendix DTA: Quiz Answers [Texturing], contains quiz answers. Appendix DLA: Quiz Answers [Lighting], contains quiz answers. Appendix DAA: Quiz Answers [Arnold], contains quiz answers. For more info, visit PADEXI ACADEMY'S website.

Download or read book Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 for Beginners A Tutorial Approach 18th Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and published by CADCIM Technologies. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of Autodesk 3ds Max, a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software package developed by Autodesk Inc. It is widely used by architects, game developers, design visualization specialists, and visual effects artists. A wide range of modeling and texturing tools make it an ideal platform for 3D modelers and animators. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Autodesk 3ds Max have made the job of design visualization specialists easier. Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book that introduces the readers to the basic features of 3ds Max 2018 created on real world model through tutorials. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of the software. This book will help you unleash your creativity and help you create simple and complete 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 based projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, 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 test, Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Student project has been given at the end of this book to test and enhance the skills of students. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 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: 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 Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 a Detailed Guide to Modeling Texturing Lighting and Rendering 2nd Edition in Full Color written by Pradeep Mamgain and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-13 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description The Autodesk 3ds Max 2020: A Detailed Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and for those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also cover the Arnold renderer. Using a structured and pragmatic approach, this guide begins with basics of modeling, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of 3ds Max 2020. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you'll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using 3ds Max 2020. Key Features Covers 3ds Max's updated user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. Explains the polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. Covers all modifiers. Covers Standard materials and lights. Covers UV mapping techniques. Covers Arnold lights, shaders, and rendering techniques. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Features 75 hands-on exercises - complete with before and after files. Features practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. The content under "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Includes an ePub file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This ePub file is included with the resources. Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess the knowledge. Bonus hands-on exercises. Brief Table of Contents This book is divided into following units: Unit DM1: Introduction to 3ds Max -I Unit DM2: Introduction to 3ds Max -II Unit DM3: Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects Unit DM4: Polygon Modeling Unit DM5: Graphite Modeling Tools Unit DM6: Spline Modeling Unit DM7: Modifiers Unit DMB: Bonus Hands-on Exercises [Modeling] Unit DMP: Practice Activities Unit DT1: Material Editors Unit DT2: Standard Materials and Maps Unit DT3: Physical and Autodesk Materials Unit DTB: Bonus Hands-on Exercises [Texturing] Unit DL1: Standard Lighting Unit DL2: Photometric Lights Unit DL3: Sunlight and Daylight Systems Unit DA1: Introduction to Arnold Unit DA2: Arnold Lights Unit DA3: Arnold Shaders and Materials Unit DAP: Practice Activities [Arnold] Appendix DMA: Quiz Answers [Modeling] Appendix DTA: Quiz Answers [Texturing], contains quiz answers. Appendix DLA: Quiz Answers [Lighting], contains quiz answers. Appendix DAA: Quiz Answers [Arnold], contains quiz answers. For more info, visit PADEXI ACADEMY'S website.