Get ready to explore what Autodesk 3ds Max 8 has to offer! Giving you a firm foundation, "Autodesk 3ds Max 8 Revealed" allows you to master animation concepts on both a technical and artistic level. Begin ... more

Designers and animators will learn skills from modeling a still life scene to animating photorealistic and fantasy characters in a variety of organic and mechanical backgrounds in this resource guide ... more

3ds Max remains the world’s most popular animation software. The hand-on, practical exercises presented in this book will allow new users to quickly master the basics and move on to creating their ... more

If 3ds Max 8 can do it, you can do it too... Spark your creativity with the world’s most popular animation software and the detailed instruction in this power-packed book from an industry expert. ...

Was Not Pleased, but I am not a beginner.
Perhaps I was expecting a lot more from this book. I am not a beginner in 3D Modeling/Animation/Rendering Programs. I have been working with Maya for about 4 years. I picked up this book because it ... more

What’s new in 3ds Max 8? Should I upgrade? How can 3ds Max 8 help me become more productive? Author and master trainer Ted Boardman answers all those questions and many more in the latest edition of ... more

Write your own MAXScript functions and utilities to create custom tools and UI elements, and automate repetitive tasks. Demonstrated techniques include the creation of objects, arrays, collections, control ... more

3ds max is used to create high-quality film effects in major Hollywood features such as The Matrix Reloaded, X-Men, and The Ring. It is equally popular among game developers, who use it to create stunning ... more

3ds Max is a leader in 3D animation for game development, design visualization, and visual effects and enables users to outperform the competition when it comes to high-volume visual effects production. ... more