Book description
The bestselling 3ds Max book ever, now updated for the latest version
3ds Max is the world's most popular animation modeling and rendering
software used to create 80 percent of commercially available video
games, including those for Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's Playstation 3,
and Nintendo's Wii. It is an expensive, intricate program that can
take years to thoroughly master.
As the ultimate comprehensive reference and tutorial on 3ds Max, this
guide contains in-depth coverage of every aspect of 3ds Max and
explores the newest features that the latest version has to offer.
You'll learn to master the complexities of 3ds Max under the guidance
of 3D expert Kelly Murdock.
- Includes in-depth detail on all the latest features for veterans
of earlier versions of 3ds Max from 3D expert Kelly Murdock
- Shares expert advice, timesaving techniques, and more than 150
step-by-step tutorials
- Features a 16-page, full-color insert with inspiring examples of
cutting-edge 3ds Max art
- Bonus DVD contains all the examples from the book, unique models
and textures that you can customize on your own, and a searchable,
full-color version of the book
A Quick Start chapter shows you how to create an exciting animation
on your very first day with the software so you can dive in and get
started immediately.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not
included as part of eBook file.
Kelly Murdock has been authoring computer books
for many years now and still gets immense enjoyment from the completed
work. His book credits include various 3D, graphics, multimedia, and
Web titles, including nine previous editions of this book, 3ds Max
Bible. Other major accomplishments include Google SketchUp
Bible, Edgeloop Character Modeling for 3D Professionals Only,
Maya 6 and 7 Revealed, LightWave 3D 8 Revealed, The Official
Guide to Anime Studio, Poser 6 and 7 Revealed, 3D Game Animation For
Dummies, gmax Bible, Adobe Atmosphere Bible, Master
VISUALLY HTML and XHTML, JavaScript Visual Blueprint, and
co-authoring duties on two editions of the Illustrator Bible
(for versions 9 and 10) and four editions of the Adobe Creative
Suite Bible.
With a background in engineering and computer
graphics, Kelly has been all over the 3D industry and still finds it
fascinating. He's used high-level CAD workstations for product design
and analysis, completed several large-scale visualization projects,
created 3D models for feature films and games, worked as a freelance
3D artist, and even done some 3D programming. Kelly's been using 3D
Studio since version 3 for DOS. Kelly has also branched into training
others in 3D technologies. He currently works as a production manager
for an upcoming game company.
