3ds Max 5 Platinum Manual (Chinese) (4CD)

Author: Wang Qi Computer Animation Studio
Publisher: Beijing Kehai Electronic Publishing House
Publication Date: 2002-12-01
Features: "The Platinum Handbook" is another monumental work on 3D animation teaching released by Wang Qi Computer Animation Studio in 2002. It is the successor to the once highly popular "3dsmax2 Super Manual," retaining the original text style while completely updating the content and incorporating a large number of operation video tutorials. It is currently the most comprehensive and in-depth teaching manual available. This textbook is divided into three parts—upper, middle, and lower—and consists of over 1,600 pages of text material, along with 8 multimedia teaching CDs containing nearly a thousand segments of practical operation videos, totaling nearly 100 hours of teaching content. It is vast in volume and high in technical content, nearly encompassing all the functions of 3dsmax5, especially the newly added character animation system and the advanced energy transfer rendering engine. This textbook is particularly suitable for beginners to improve their skills and deeply master the full functionality of 3D software, making it a comprehensive manual for mastering 3D animation production techniques.
The textbook adopts an innovative teaching method, featuring a new multimedia function manual that allows for direct and quick reference to the usage of thousands of tools in 3dsmax5, all accompanied by teaching operation videos. The learning approach is free to query and select, offering a flexible and interactive experience. The Platinum Handbook is divided into two parts—text and CDs—with content that complements each other. The text manual is a complete command reference guide filled with numerous application tips and notes, arranged in an ordered retrieval system that explains and analyzes all functions of 3dsmax5. Each function is divided into sections such as [Function], [Parameters], [Practice], etc.:
- [Function]: Explains the purpose and usage tips of the tool.
- [Parameters]: Provides detailed Chinese explanations for each parameter on the panel, accompanied by illustrated annotations for easy reference.
- [Operation]: Offers step-by-step instructions and operational procedures for the tool.
- [Practice]: Provides practical examples to help users master the actual application of the tool.