Introducing 3ds Max: 9 3D for Beginners
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Video game and feature-film artists have used 3ds Max to create Halo 2, King
Kong, Myst V, and more. Now you can harness this popular animation software
with the clear, step-by-step instructions in this easy-to-follow guide. This
book breaks down the complexities of 3D modeling, texturing, animating, and
visual effects. Clear-cut explanations, tutorials, and hands-on projects help
build your skills and a special color insert includes real-world examples from
talented 3ds Max beginners.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part
of eBook file.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Basic Concepts.
How to Read This Book.
What Is CGI?
Production Workflow.
CG Workflow.
CG Specialties.
Core Concepts.
Coordinate Systems.
Basic Animation Concepts.
Basic 3ds Max Terms and Concepts.
Summary.
Chapter 2: Your First Max Animation.
Getting Around in 3ds Max.
Project and File Management Workflow.
The 3ds Max Interface.
Jumping Headlong into Animation.
Setting Up the Hierarchy.
Summary.
Chapter 3: The 3ds Max Interface.
What Am I Looking At?
Managing Scene Objects.
Summary.
Chapter 4: Modeling in 3ds Max: Part I.
Planning Your Model.
Modeling Concepts.
Look at the Mesh You Got Us Into!
Editable Poly Tools.
Modeling a Chest of Drawers.
Modeling a Hand.
Summary.
Chapter 5: Modeling in 3ds Max: Part II.
Setting Up the Scene.
The Editable Poly Tools.
Lofting the Barrel.
Lathing the Wheels.
Using Snapshot to Create the Tracks.
Summary.
Chapter 6: Organic Poly Modeling.
Setting Up the Scene.
Creating the Basic Form.
Adding Detail.
Final Touches.
Summary.
Chapter 7: Materials and Mapping.
Materials.
The Material Editor.
Mapping a Pool Ball.
Mapping, Just a Little Bit More.
Maps.
More Mapping Exercises.
Mapping Coordinates.
Summary.
Chapter 8: Introduction to Animation.
Hierarchy in Animation: The Mobile Redux.
Using Dummy Objects.
Bouncing Ball.
Using the Track Editor–Curve Editor.
Track View.
Anticipation and Momentum in Knife Throwing.
Summary.
Chapter 9: Character Studio and IK Animation.
Character Animation.
Character Studio Workflow.
Creating a Biped.
Animating a Biped.
Associating a Biped to a Character.
Using Inverse Kinematics.
Summary.
Chapter 10: 3ds Max Lighting.
Basic Lighting Concepts.
Three-Point Lighting.
3ds Max Lights.
Common Light Parameters.
Ambient Light.
Creating Shadows.
Atmospheres and Effects.
Light Lister.
Summary.
Chapter 11: 3ds Max Rendering.
Rendering Setup.
Motion Blur.
Previewing with ActiveShade.
Cameras.
Safe Frame.
Render Elements.
Rendering Effects.
Raytraced Reflections and Refractions.
Summary.
Chapter 12: Particles and Dynamics.
Understanding Particle Systems.
Setting Up a Particle System.
Particle Systems and Space Warps.
Using Rigid Body Dynamics.
Using Soft Body Dynamics.
Summary.
Index.
About the Authors
Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning 3D animator, author, and educator.
He has worked on movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan's Labyrinth, the
South Park TV series, and numerous commercials and music videos. He teaches
3D animation and is the author of Introducing Maya 7: 3D for Beginners (Sybex).
Randi L. Munn teaches 3D animation at The Art Institute of California
and has worked as a digital artist and technical director for games and movie
projects with Gizmo Games, RJB Enterprises, and Sony.
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