3ds Max 7 Animation Modeling and Advanced Rendering (Includes one CD-ROM)

Author: Peng Chao
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: A complete example creation process, guiding you into the world of artists. This practical tutorial is specifically designed for readers who want to learn and master the use of 3ds Max, a 3D animation software, in a relatively short time. It primarily focuses on the introduction of 3ds Max's modeling and rendering functions, enabling readers to comprehensively and systematically learn advanced 3D modeling and rendering techniques through step-by-step examples. The book consists of 12 chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 mainly introduce CG technology and the working methods of 3ds Max; Chapters 3 to 12 provide detailed explanations of the workflow of 3ds Max 7 through examples such as "Focusing on a Highball," "Aesthetic Coffee," "Teapot Laser Color," "Workbench Still Life," "Curved Moon Knife," "Zippo lighter," "Reactor Dynamics," "Cartoon Tiny Dinosaur," and "Armor Tiny Warrior," allowing readers to quickly grasp the methods and principles of creating animation models. Additionally, the renderer used in this book primarily includes Scanline, Brazil, and mental ray renderers. The content of the book is rich, the examples are classic, and it emphasizes practical application. For each example, technical topic explanations are provided, along with thought-provoking guidance to help readers master application skills and broaden their design perspectives. The accompanying CD-ROM contains rich and practical content, which can enhance learning efficiency and achieve twice the result with half the effort. This book is particularly suitable as a textbook for animation programs in higher art colleges, as well as for beginners and advanced learners of 3D animation. It is also suitable as supplementary teaching material for social training institutions and vocational colleges.