3ds Max 2011 Bible
Covers both 3ds Max 2011 and 3ds Max 2011 DesignThe best book on 3ds Max, no contestIf you need just one all-encompassing guide to all things 3ds Max, this book is it. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking creative new ways to catch everyone's attention, it's all here. Packed with over a thousand pages of professional tips, loads of savvy advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials, this book will soon have you using 3ds Max like a pro.Quickly rig and animate complex characters using the CAT systemPaint maps in the viewport using layers with the improved Viewport CanvasRender previews in a fraction of the time with the Quicksilver Hardware RendererUse the Object Paint system to quickly position objects in the sceneImport, edit, and export CAD models using the SAT file formatWork with material nodes in the new Slate Material EditorWhat's on the DVD?You'll find before-and-after example files for every tutorial in the book. The DVD also includes:Unique new models and textures that you can customize for your own designsA searchable PDF of the bookSystem Requirements: See the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.Also in the BookA 16-page, full-color insert showcases cutting-edge work from 3ds Max artistsAnimate a walking dinosaurAdd CAT muscle objectsPaint with objectsDVD Included!Trial version of 3ds MaxExamples and content from the bookModels and textures you can customizeSearchable PDF of the bookFull-color Insert16-page, full-color insert with cutting-edge examplesGet up to speed right away with Quick StartThink lights, cameras, action—and create!Render scenes with Quicksilver speed