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3d max 5 Training DVD set

6 DVD's
Over 11 hours of training

Introducing the 3d studio max 5 Video Training DVD set from Technical Animations, Inc. With over 11 hours of training and tutorials, this set covers everything you need to know to start using all of 3ds max's tools. Lessons are organized starting with simple concepts, on to advanced. We cover all the main features of 3d studio max, including the interface, modeling, modifiers, materials, maps, lights, cameras, animation, rendering and much more. Each part is talked about in depth with many tutorials included for interaction with the user. This set also explains the many new features of version 5, including the improved transformation gizmo, the new selection sets, layers, lighting systems, new ink n’ paint material, redesigned track view and much more. Whether you are new to 3ds max or have a basic knowledge of the program, this video set is perfect for you. All DVD's are region free.
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3ds Max 5 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide

by: Michele Matossian
Publisher: Peachpit Press
528 Pages - Pub Date: 17-Jul-2003
ISBN: 0321180879
This accessible guide is suitable for beginner to intermediate 3ds Max 5 users and experienced 3-D designers looking for a quick reference to all of the new features in this industry-standard animation program. It covers all the new features, including streamlined interface and expanded scripting options.

Advanced 3ds max 5 Modeling & Animating

by: Boris Kulagin
Publisher: A-List Publishing
450 Pages - Pub Date: 01-Apr-2003
ISBN: 1931769168
3ds max is the revolutionary new application that provides to computer graphics professionals with advanced tools for character animation, next generation game development, and visual effects production. In this comprehensive reference, users are taken from modeling a still-life scene to animating photo-realistic and fantasy characters in a variety of organic and mechanical backgrounds. Users are shown not only how to perform an action, but which actions should be used in a variety of situations. Important tasks such as creating seamless texture and modeling a person's head are demonstrated, and special attention is given to the software's functionality. Also included are techniques to develop the efficiency and productivity of routine work.

Harnessing 3ds max 5

by: Michele Bousquet, Aaron F. Ross
Publisher: Delmar Publishing
875 Pages - Pub Date: 01-Apr-2003
ISBN: 1401827551
Harnessing 3ds max 5 is a book designed for quick and easy learning of 3ds max 5, in and out of the classroom. It is packed with 130 tutorials and over 1,000 screen captures and illustrations. You'll get up to speed in no time, and soon you'll be building your own worlds and characters with this powerful software!

3ds max Animation and Visual Effects Techniques

by: Sanford Kennedy
Publisher: Charles River Media
474 Pages - Pub Date: 27-Mar-2003
ISBN: 1584502266
3ds max Animation and Visual Effects Techniques provides you with an organized and thorough process for integrating all of the features of 3ds max to create, animate, render, and finish an animation project. All of the visual effects and animation techniques covered are based on an actual film project that was done completely with 3ds max.

3ds max 5 Bible

by: Kelly L. Murdock
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
1296 Pages - Pub Date: 21-Nov-2002
ISBN: 0764537032
Plunge into the world of professional animation with 3D expert Kelly Murdock, whose easy-to-follow tutorials and fluid explanations make this book a must-have for beginners and experienced users alike. He meets you wherever you are as a 3ds max user and elevates your skills to the next level. If you’re a veteran, here is the indispensable road map to the complex variations of version 5. If you’re meeting

3ds max 5 Fundamentals

by: Ted Boardman
Publisher: New Riders
496 Pages - Pub Date: 15-Nov-2002
ISBN: 0735713189
Jumpstart your quest for mastering 3ds max 5 with beginner level techniques that will apply to many aspects of 3d design. The exercises will walk you through steps that introduce and reinforce productive workflow methods for all users. The techniques focus on exciting new tools and features in 3ds max 5.

3ds max 5 for Dummies

by: Shamms Mortier
Publisher: For Dummies
384 Pages - Pub Date: 01-Nov-2002
ISBN: 0764516760
Covers the essentials, such as the 3ds max interface, navigation, and display tools, then moves on to modeling, modifiers, mapping surfaces, rendering, using lighting, and creating 3D animations. Explores the substantial updates and enhancements to 3ds max. Covers Version 5. Softcover.

Modeling a Character in 3DS Max

by: Paul Steed
Publisher: Wordware Publishing
350 Pages - Pub Date: 30-Jul-2001
ISBN: 1556228155
Whether you’re new to 3D Studio Max or you’re an experienced developer working on your next game, Modeling a Character in 3DS Max will be an indispensable addition to your Max book collection. Paul Steed, modeler and animator of characters seen in id Software’s Quake II and Quake III Arena, shows you all the tips, tricks, and techniques that have made him one of the industry’s most recognized 3D artists. Essentially one long tutorial, this book chronicles the creation of a single character from concept to texture mapping. Using each body part as an opportunity to illustrate a different modeling method, Steed runs the gamut of character creation



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