3ds Max 6 Animation and Visual Effects Techniques

Author: Yang Yatao
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The content of this book has been completely updated to cover the enhanced features and new capabilities of 3ds Max version 6, and is based on the creation of a full-fledged movie project using max, including all visual effects and animation techniques. Starting with a fundamental overview, readers will learn the key features of animation and visual effects, gain an understanding of the basics of animated film production, and explore detailed tutorials on modeling for buildings, environments, and characters. Subsequently, they will delve into the field of animation techniques, including setting up character skeletons, lip synchronization, facial expressions, and walking cycles. This is followed by expanding into scene animation, visual effects, materials and textures, as well as lighting and rendering. Finally, the book concludes with detailed introductions to plugins such as character4, combustion3, and ShagHair. This book is suitable for professionals in animation design and film visual effects production, as well as for use as a teaching material in relevant training institutions.