3ds max 5 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
Get going with 3ds max 5 the easy wayBuild awesome animations and special effects for games, TV, presentations, and more!Been itching to get started with 3ds max, the world's most widely used 3D animation software, but a little intimidated by its complexity? Don't be! Let this user-friendly guide lead you through all the essentials, from the interface and navigation to modeling, modifiers, and mapping surfaces. In no time, you'll become a 3D animation wizard.All this on the bonus CD-ROM* 3ds max, Version 5 demo* Author-created materials* Examples from the bookSystem requirements: PC running Windows 98 or later. For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix.