Spike 3D: 3ds Max 5 Complete Learning Manual: 3ds Max 5 Complete Learning Manual

Author: Li Yuning
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive guide to the functions and techniques of 3dsmax5. It consists of 18 chapters and, in this upgrade, builds upon the original "3dsmax5" while enhancing the content of example creation. The upgrade has clarified some previously unclear explanations and refined the detailed steps of the operational examples. The introduction of knowledge points and the explanation of function commands have been entirely rewritten. The author has increased the proportion of examples throughout the book, with the newly added three chapters focusing more on in-depth exploration of materials and lighting. The inclusion of design elements and composition knowledge extends the learning process of the examples toward creative work.
Notable features of the book include:
- Unique Approach: The first manual in China to publicly disclose methods and techniques for writing Chinese plug-ins using MAXScript scripting language.
- Unique Training: Through carefully designed 9 major examples and a series of smaller exercises, it provides comprehensive learning of 3dsmax5's modeling, material, and animation functions.
- Ingenious Design: The book follows the functional structure of 3dsmax5, with explanations progressing systematically. The examples are inspired by real-life scenarios, emphasizing the coordination of materials and models, and striving for a perfect harmony between form and essence.
The book is a comprehensive guide to the functions and techniques of 3dsmax5, consisting of 18 chapters organized into four functional structures: the Basics, Advanced Projects, Advanced Animation, and Advanced Programming sections. The Basics section provides an in-depth and profound explanation of 3dsmax5's fundamental knowledge through 3D concepts, new features, overall structure, main menu, tool panels, command panels, and introductory examples. The Advanced Projects section uses exciting examples such as "Ashtray," "Flying Target," "Snow-Covered Plateau," and "Love in the Deep Sea" to meticulously analyze techniques for particle systems, composite commands, extrusion commands, Lattice line construction commands, and the Plane geometry command of 3dsmax5, combined with VideoPost video compositing, Surface curve modeling, material synthesis, Terrain terrain commands, and mirror reflection materials. The Advanced Animation section delves into the deep core of open dual-bone IK motion systems and limb algorithms through the movement trajectories of a six-legged creature, such as walking, crawling, and jumping, explaining how to create skeletons and control object motion. The final Advanced Programming section covers the process of creating Chinese plug-in models, uncovering the secrets of 3dsmax5's scripting language and pushing the application of 3dsmax5 to new heights.
In this upgrade, the book builds upon the original "3dsmax5" while enhancing the content of example creation. The book has also expanded from 5 chapters to the current 18 chapters. The upgrade has clarified some previously unclear explanations and refined the detailed steps of the operational examples. The introduction of knowledge points and the explanation of function commands have been entirely rewritten. The author has increased the proportion of examples throughout the book, with the newly added three chapters focusing more on in-depth exploration of materials and lighting. The inclusion of design elements and composition knowledge extends the learning process of the examples toward creative work.
A highlight of the book is the rewritten content of Chapter 2, where the author systematically explains the essence of 3D, fundamentally tying technical explanations to a completely new foundation with a playful analogy of "plain water." Once the perspective is clear, learning becomes a relaxed journey. Follow the author and embark on an amazing journey through the world of 3D with this book!
Notable features of the book include:
- Unique Approach: The first manual in China to publicly disclose methods and techniques for writing Chinese plug-ins using MAXScript scripting language.
- Unique Training: Through carefully designed 9 major examples and a series of smaller exercises, it provides comprehensive learning of 3dsmax5's modeling, material, and animation functions.
- Ingenious Design: The book follows the functional structure of 3dsmax5, with explanations progressing systematically.
- Unique Design: The examples are inspired by real-life scenarios, emphasizing the coordination of materials and models, and striving for a perfect harmony between form and essence.
- Thoughtful Care: The accompanying CD-ROM includes all scene files, texture files, models, script language source code, and rendered image galleries, offering unlimited inspiration and creativity.
Target Audience: This book serves as a self-study guide for professionals engaged in 3D animation, film and television production, advertising production, interior and exterior decoration, and art design. It is also a reference book for students and teachers in computer animation programs and related fields at higher education institutions, as well as the preferred textbook for social 3D animation training courses.