3D Studio MAX Design Guide: Everything You Need to Master 3D Modeling and Animation with 3D Studio MAX

Whereas Character Animation with 3D Studio Max zeroes in on creating human and beast animation, 3D Studio Max Design Guide takes a more well-rounded approach to teaching you about this software package. It provides 21 different projects, each of which includes a step-by-step guide to accomplishing the task at hand, whether it be creating an orange, a drill in action, an underwater environment, a monument with dramatic lighting, a mechanical robot, or a 3D action figure. Throughout the process you learn about modeling, textures, surfaces, lighting, lofts, and meshes. This is a great guide to working in 3D, no matter what sort of work you'll be doing. An accompanying CD includes sample scenes, objects, textures, animation, and utilities.