Digital Wings: 3DS MAX Complete Skills Manual: 3DS MAX Complete Skills Manual

Author: Li Ning
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book does not teach users how to learn every single radio button and checkbox without practical experience, but instead introduces various tools of MAX through exercises. It not only explains their functions but also explains why certain tools should be used in specific situations. Additionally, by learning the examples in this book, readers can fully generalize and apply the techniques they learn to their studies and work. While the book provides step-by-step explanations, it also imparts the basic knowledge of 3DS MAX to readers, enabling them to master the software's usage and techniques through practical operations. This book is written by the author based on years of experience in 3D animation production. The book is divided into 14 chapters. While explaining texture materials, particle systems, commonly used tools and methods in the Modify panel, dynamics, and space warps, it also covers frequently used techniques for creating lighting and environments, facial expression adjustments, rendering effects, plugin usage methods, and the control and algorithms of some dynamics simulation plugins, helping readers grasp practical methods and techniques of 3D software in real operations. At the same time, the book includes many examples, whether you are a MAX beginner or have previously used MAX, Maya, or other 3D software, this book will help you create better and more challenging images and animations. The accompanying CD-ROM includes the source files and renderings of the book's examples, along with beautiful images.