- Paperback: 912 pages
- Publisher: New Riders Press; 1 edition (Aug 6 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0735710945
- ISBN-13: 978-0735710948
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.7 x 4.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,341,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3ds max 4 has much to offer, and learning to use all of its features can be a daunting task. Inside 3ds max 4 describes in detail all of the new features as well as existing ones, making this book a powerful ally for the new and old Max user.
Out of nearly 900 pages, the first 150 are dedicated to describing what's new in the interface, modelling, materials, animation and rendering. These sections are designed to bring the experienced 3-D Studio Max v3.x user up to speed on what's new in version 4.
The remaining seven parts are project-oriented tutorials designed to teach new and old users how to make the most of 3ds max 4. Beginning with an introduction to project workflow and progressing through modelling, rigging, materials and texture mapping, animation, lighting and rendering, there is practically no feature of 3ds max 4 that isn't covered.
The author writes in a clear, confident style, and each chapter is well illustrated with screenshots and sidebars. Though it unfortunately doesn't come with a spiral binding, this is arguably one of the best books available for learning and using Max 4, and as such it is likely never to be relegated to the bookshelf. --Mike Caputo
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Inside 3ds max 4 provides professionals with a comprehensive, tutorial and techniques based reference guide to the newest release of 3d max. The author requires the user to not just go through the steps to create a project but to think through the methods used. This book covers everything that is new in version 4 along with specific sections dedicated to modeling, animation, lighting and rendering.
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enabling artists to optimize workflow in almost any way they please. This chapter focuses on these enhancements and possible configurations that users might find helpful. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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4.0 out of 5 stars
best max book till date,
By "boomji" (INDIA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Inside 3ds max 4 (Paperback)
hi,been using max for 5 years now and although i'm a little late in writing this review(read the book a year and a half back) credit has to be given. this is by far the BEST max book around and the basic premise of the book is... if the authors havent used the tools in real world situations they wont blab about them and waste our time.This is meant to be an intermidiate to advanced level book(which is rare) and it really goes all the way. it's sad the author hasent had a follow up...these are the people who should be writing more books. any way thanks for the book kim...i recommend it to most other maxers till date inspite of there being books on max 5. thanks b
2.0 out of 5 stars
More bad than good,
By A Customer
This review is from: Inside 3ds max 4 (Paperback)
I picked up this book to get up to speed in modeling in Max 4. I've done production work with Max 4 in animation, lighting and rendering, so I can't speak to those chapters, but the modeling is frustrating at best. reference images they use for back plane images are not on the CD and entire steps are skipped over with either the assumption you already have the knowlege (in the FIRST chapter on box modeling?) or just blatent neglict. I have to mirror "reader from New Jersey"'s feelings...did New Riders edit this, or just shove it out to be the first on the shelf?
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrid.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Inside 3ds max 4 (Paperback)
In a word this book is ... This book is nothing more than a waste of both your time and trees, if you are thinking of buying this book don't. What this book is chock full of is errors and don't plan on following the tutorials because you will soon find that you can't as complete steps are missing, not explained or just plain wrong. I really regret having wasted my money on this poor title -- didn't anyone at New Riders bother to edit it?My copy is now being used as a door stop in my office, don't make the same mistake. Avoid buying this book at all costs.
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