Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials
Learn Autodesk 3ds Max Quickly and EasilyThis Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers the fundamentals of Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 with focused, step-by-step tutorials. Hands-on exercises, such as creating a chest of drawers, a soldier, and the interior of a room, will get you up to speed on modeling, animating, lighting, rendering, and other core topics. Whether you're a beginning animator or updating your skills, this task-based book is the solid grounding you need.Learn these Autodesk 3ds Max essentials—and more:Primitives, polygons, and primary modelingAnimating objects, simple and complexHow to merge and reference prebuilt piecesThe basics of organic and character modelingAdding color, glow, and other materialsVisualizing interiors with lighting and texturingRendering interior scenes effectivelyUnderstanding mental ray and HDRIUse Character Studio to create biped animations easilyLearn how to create materials and lighting to render an interior spaceThis striking Essentials book features:Chapter-opening learning objectivesStep-by-step tutorialsFour-color screenshots and illustrationsEssentials and Beyond—summaries and additional suggested exercisesDownloadable exercise files