3D Studio Max 3.0 Workshop With CDROM; Author: Loose, Duane; Paperback; CD-ROM

Author: Loose, Duane
Paperback; CD-ROM
400 pages
Published: May 2000
Pearson Professional Education
ISBN: 0789723433

3D Studio Max 3.0 Workshop takes the approach of beginning with the end in mind. This book teaches you 3D Studio Max basic design principles, as well as techniques for getting ideas out of your brain onto your computer screen. Chapters include information on backgrounds, set design and modeling, props and secondary scene elements, camera set-up and movement, and lighting. You'll also learn innovative techniques for creating 3D depth, texturing & reflection, specific material development, and dirt, wear and tear, smoke, water and other special effects, and character design and animation. Other topics covered include video post-production, making a demo reel, and getting a job as a CGI artist/animator.A fast, visual, and hands-on way for beginners to start using 3D Studio Max. 3D Studio Max is an object-oriented animation system designed for Windows NT. It is used to create interactive 3D content. This text offers the beginner user basic design principles, as well as techniques for getting ideas out of the brain and onto the computer screen.