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. 
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Introducing 3ds Max 9: 3D for Beginners

Computers & Technology

Derakhshani, Dariush

Derakhshani, Randi L.

Programming

Sybex

An Autodesk Official Training Guide to 3ds Max 2011 3ds Max is a popular 3D animation-and-effects software used in movies, visual effects, games, cartoons, short films, commercials, and other animation. However, it also presents a number of challenges to newcomers. This introduction to the latest version breaks down the complexities of learning 3D software and walks you through the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and using visual effects. Real-world examples from talented beginning 3ds max users motivate you to learn the software and helpful tutorials offer realistic, professional challenges for you to unravel. In addition, each chapter is richly illustrated with workflows to make learning 3ds max 2011 much easier and fn. Introduces you to the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and incorporating visual effects using the latest version of 3ds Max software <ul>
<li>Features excellent tutorials, helpful examples, detailed workflows, and a companion Web site to enhance your learning experience</li> <li>Explains a variety of methods for solving real-world challenges and breaks down why certain methods are used</li> <li>Makes the transition of coming from other 3D software applications as smooth as possible</li> </ul>
Introducing 3ds Max 2011 takes a typically difficult subject and breaks into easily digestible pieces so you can confidently begin working with this 3D animation software today.

Introducing Autodesk 3ds Max 2011

Get a jump-start on Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 essentials—with the Essentials! The new Essentials books from Sybex are beautiful, task-based, full-color Autodesk Official Training Guides that help you get up to speed on Autodesk topics quickly and easily. Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials thoroughly covers the fundamentals of this popular 3D animation effects, and visualization software, teaching you what you need to become quickly productive. By following the book's clear explanations, practical tutorials, and step-by-step exercises, you'll cover all the bases. Topics include modeling, animation, rendering, rigging, compositing, and much more. Whether you're an aspiring 3D designer or a professional brushing up on the basics, here is the essential grounding you need in 3ds Max 2012. <ul>
<li>Covers Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 fundamentals, so you become quickly productive with the software</li> <li>Uses straightforward explanations and real-world, hands-on exercises and tutorials to teach the software's core features and functions</li> <li>Helps you develop the skills you'll need throughout an animation production pipeline, whether you're a beginner or a more experienced user brushing up on the basics</li> <li>Uses a task-based approach and covers topics such as polygon modeling, materials and mapping, lighting, using mental ray, HDRI images, and more</li> <li>This book is an Autodesk Official Training Guide</li> </ul>
If you want to get quickly up to speed on 3ds Max, Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials is the place to start.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials

A four-color, task-based Autodesk Official Training Guide covering the core features of 3ds Max Beginning users of this popular 3D animation and effects software will find everything they need for a thorough understanding of the software's key features and functions in this colorful guide. The authors break down the complexities of learning 3D software and get you going right away with interesting, job-related projects. You'll learn the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, visualization, and visual effects with 3ds Max, exploring the methods and why they are used as they are. <ul>
<li>An Official Training Guide endorsed by Autodesk and ideal for those new to 3D software </li> <li>Written by CG professionals, featuring hands-on, real-world projects that offer realistic, job-related professional challenges </li> <li>Teaches the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, visualization, and visual effects, explaining the entire program to help you learn about the entire production pipeline </li> <li>Covers everything a beginner needs to know for a solid foundation in 3ds Max, with illustrated tutorials and full-color screen shots </li> <li>Companion website features starting and ending files for the exercises and additional learning tutorials available for download</li> </ul>
Autodesk 3ds Max Essentials is the ideal beginner's guide to the exciting world of 3D software.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials

Great guide to the fundamentals of Autodesk 3ds Max2014
This Autodesk Official Press guide is just what you need tolearn the basics of Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 quickly and easily.Through a series of cool projects like designing an alarm clock,animating a thrown knife, or lighting a scene, you'll learn theessentials of modeling, rigging, animating, and rendering using thepopular Autodesk 3ds Max 3D animation and effects software. It's apractical, hands-on approach allowing you to constantly reinforcingskills as you learn them.
Downloadable before-and-after project files let you to compareyour work to that of 3ds Max professionals. Even if you alreadyhave experience with 3ds Max, this book is a great reference forrenewing your skills. And, it will help all users review andprepare for the Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 certification exams.
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<li>Helps beginners and those migrating from other 3D animation andeffects programs get up and running on Autodesk 3ds Max 2014</li>
<li>Features a realistic, task-based approach, so readers learn viaa series of hands-on projects using downloadable files, all backedwith ample instruction, explanation, and illustration</li>
<li>Covers modeling, rigging, animating, rendering, skinning,architectural visualization, and more</li>
<li>Written by Autodesk Authorized Authors and is an AutodeskOfficial Press book</li>
</ul>
Get firsthand experience with 3ds Max, as well as a good starton preparing for the Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Certified Professionalexam, with Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Get up to speed quickly with this compelling, full-color guide to Autodesk 3ds Max With its real-world, hands-on exercises, Autodesk 3ds Max 2015 Essentials helps new users learn the fundamentals of Autodesk 3ds Max quickly become productive. The task-based tutorials add real-world context that help you become familiar with the workflow scenarios of a professional environment, and provide that extra level of understanding to make you more proficient overall with the software. Updated for 3ds Max 2015 and recommended as a preparation resource for the 3ds Max certification exam, this guide teaches the basics of modeling, texturing, animating, and visual effects. You'll have fun creating a retro-style alarm clock, animating a thrown knife, modeling a chair, and more, all while you learn modeling, rigging, animating, rendering, architectural visualization, and other career-essential techniques. This colorful, engaging book features: <ul>
<li>Chapter-opening learning objectives</li> <li>Step-by-step tutorials</li> <li>Full-color screenshots and illustrations</li> <li>Downloadable exercise files</li> </ul>
Learn all the crucial techniques you'll need from authors Randi and Dariush Derakhshani, Autodesk Certified Instructors with years of professional experience under their belts. Artists, students, educators, and hobbyists will benefit from the guide's techniques and tutorials, getting to know the program as a whole and gaining insight into which aspects of the 3D production pipeline are most appealing. Whether you're a beginner or migrating from another 3D application, Autodesk 3ds Max 2015 Essentials provides the solid foundation.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2015 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Certification

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. <ul>
<li>Model your character with polygons, meshes, and more</li> <li>Add motion with simple and complex animations</li> <li>Add color and textures to visualize materials and surfaces</li> <li>Render interior scenes with great lighting and camera placement</li> </ul>
If you want to learn 3ds Max quickly and painlessly, Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Essentials helps you start animating today.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Essentials

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013: Das offizielle Trainingsbuch (German Edition)

Software

Wiley-VCH

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Introducing 3ds Max 9: 3D for Beginners

Introducing Autodesk 3ds Max 2011

Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials

Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Autodesk 3ds Max 2015 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press

Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Essentials

Autodesk 3ds Max 2013: Das offizielle Trainingsbuch (German Edition)