Autodesk 3ds Max 2011: A Comprehensive Guide is a comprehensive textbook that aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for animators and designers. It helps you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2011 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. This book also makes you familiar with the features of Graphite modeling ribbon which will make the modeling process much simpler than ever before. Written with the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and at your pace.
The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of 3ds Max. It helps the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Also, it takes the users across a wide spectrum of animations through progressive examples, comprehensive illustrations, and ample exercises.
Salient Features of the Textbook
Consists of 18 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various concepts such as texturing, modifiers, lighting, cameras, animation, NURBS modeling, Graphite modeling, and so on in Autodesk 3ds Max 2011The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in itConsists of hundreds of illustrations and a comprehensive coverage of Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 concepts and commandsReal-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experienceStep-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning processEffectively communicates the utility of tools, toolbars, and shortcut menus in Autodesk 3ds Max 2011Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notesSelf-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledgeFree Teaching and Learning Resources
CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:
Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.comCustomizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For faculty only)Drawing files of all illustrations, examples, and exercisesInstructor's Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only)
