Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials: Autodesk Official Press
Learn Autodesk 3ds Max Quickly and EasilyThis Autodesk Official Press guide covers the fundamentals of Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 with step-by-step tutorials and hands-on exercises that give you firsthand experience with the tools and a good start on preparing for the Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Certified Professional exam. Create a retro-style alarm clock, animate a thrown knife, model a chair, and more, while you learn modeling, rigging, animating, rendering, and other career-essential techniques. Whether you're a beginner or migrating from another 3D application, this task-based book provides the solid grounding you need in Autodesk 3ds Max.Learn these Autodesk 3ds Max essentials—and more:Polygons, polygon meshes, and primary modelingAnimating objects, simple and complexUsing CAD files to create rooms with doors and windowsSkinning a model to a biped figure and adding motionAdding color and other materialsVisualizing interiors with lighting and texturingRendering interior scenes effectivelyUnderstanding mental ray and HDRILearn interior visualization skills using high-quality models and mental rayModel, add materials, rig, and animate this soldier modelBegin the modeling process using basic techniques to create this retro-style alarm clockThis strikingEssentialsbook features:Chapter-opening learning objectivesStep-by-step tutorialsFull-color screenshots and illustrationsEssentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercisesDownloadable exercise files