Demonstrates modeling and animation techniques and the features of the 3D Studio Max interface while the project-based tutorial takes users from modeling still life scenes to animating photorealistic characters.

3DS Max 4: From Objects to Animation

Computers & Technology

Kulagin, Boris

Programming

Charles River Media

A unique collection of advanced 3ds Max 5 modeling projects 3ds max 5 is the revolutionary new application that provides computer graphics professionals with advanced tools for character animation, next generation game development, and visual effects production. In this comprehensive reference, users are taken from modeling a still-life scene to animating photo-realistic and fantasy characters in a variety of organic and mechanical backgrounds. Users are shown not only how to perform an action, but which actions should be used in a variety of situations. Important tasks such as creating seamless texture and modeling a person's head are demonstrated, and special attention is given to the software's functionality. Also included are techniques to develop the efficiency and productivity of routine work.

Advanced 3ds Max 5 Modeling & Animating

A-List Publishing

Discusses the newest release of 3ds max software, detailing the techniques for texturing and modeling, the new features of Character Studio 4, freeform animation, biped posing and animation, MoCap files, motion flow, and creating clothes.

3Ds Max 6 Animation With Character Studio 4 and Plug-Ins

Morozov, Dmitry

A-List Pub

Animators will model, render, and animate high-quality objects and environments of their own design with these tools for creating 3D animation and modeling in 3ds max 7. How to use various modeling methods in combination is explained, including NURBS, mental ray, and built-in paint deform. Particle effects such as dust and exhaust, visual effects, lighting, motion capture animation, compositing, and plug-ins are also covered. The accompanying CD-ROM includes intermediate and final scenes and an animation clip developed within the key-frame task, teaching animators how to create and animate photorealistic objects in a realistic environment.

3ds Max 7.5 Projects: Helping Designers Do More With Less

Software

Designers and animators will learn skills from modeling a still life scene to animating photorealistic and fantasy characters in a variety of organic and mechanical backgrounds in this resource guide to 3D animation. Each lesson allows users not only to master the basic techniques of working with 3ds max, but also to create a professional project. Comments and tips at the end of each lesson advise on improving final products and avoiding common mistakes. The CD-ROM contains all files necessary to accomplishing the lessons in the book: intermediate and final versions of all projects and scenes; images, maps, and clips in AVI format; and free plug-ins and scripts.

3ds Max 8: From Modeling to Animation