3ds Max 2011 Bible [Paperback]

Used by more than 150,000 people, and the winner of more than 65 industry awards, 3ds Max is the world's most popular animation modeling and rendering software for film, television, video games, and design visualization. 3ds Max Bible is the world’s most popular book for getting the most out of the software. Whether a novice looking to create something immediately using the Quick Start tutorial, or an experienced 3ds Max user who simply wants to check out the software's latest and greatest features, this update to the bestselling 3ds Max book on the market continues to be the most comprehensive reference on this highly complex application.

• Packed with expert advice, timesaving tips, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials
• 16-page color insert highlights the work of some of today’s most cutting-edge 3D artists
• Includes a companion DVD with a searchable, full-color version of the 3ds Max Bible, as well as customizable models and textures

The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max, it's no wonder the 3ds Max Bible is the bestselling 3ds Max book in the world and a favorite of both amateur and professional animators.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The best book on 3ds Max, no contest

If you need just one all-encompassing guide to all things 3ds Max, this book is it. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking creative new ways to catch everyone's attention, it's all here. Packed with over a thousand pages of professional tips, loads of savvy advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials, this book will soon have you using 3ds Max like a pro.

• Quickly rig and animate complex characters using the CAT system

• Paint maps in the viewport using layers with the improved Viewport Canvas

• Render previews in a fraction of the time with the Quicksilver Hardware Renderer

• Use the Object Paint system to quickly position objects in the scene

• Import, edit, and export CAD models using the SAT file format

• Work with material nodes in the new Slate Material Editor

What's on the DVD?

You'll find before-and-after example files for every tutorial in the book. The DVD also includes:

• Unique new models and textures that you can customize for your own designs

• A searchable PDF of the book

System Requirements: See the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Also in the Book

• A 16-page, full-color insert showcases cutting-edge work from 3ds Max artists

Animate a walking dinosaur

Add CAT muscle objects

Paint with objects

DVD Included!

• Trial version of 3ds Max

• Examples and content from the book

• Models and textures you can customize

• Searchable PDF of the book

Full-color Insert

• 16-page, full-color insert with cutting-edge examples

Get up to speed right away with Quick Start

Think lights, cameras, action—and create!

Render scenes with Quicksilver speed