by Autodesk - Learning 3ds Max 2008 Foundation
by Autodesk Key Features:
- An all-access pass to the production and teaching experience of Autodesk’s training experts
- Concept-driven lessons, fully illustrated in color, teach you the essentials of using 3ds Max 2008 so you can master the techniques of animation, modeling, materials, lighting and rendering
Description:
The authoritative guide that gives a complete introduction to 3ds Max 2008 as only the development team could present it.
Contents:
Getting Started; User Interface; Creating Objects; Files and Objects ;Transform Tools; Modifiers; Modeling; Low-Poly Modeling; Shapes; Using Compound Objects; Animation; Animation Basics; Hierarchies; Character Animation with Biped; Materials and Mapping; Intro to Materials; Using Maps: Mapping Coordinates; Rendering; Cameras; Basic Lighting; Global Illumination; Rendering the Scene; 3d Compositing; 2D to 3D