3ds Max 4-w/cd

Designed for both users new to 3D Studio Max and more seasoned professionals, this book helps users improve their skills. It takes readers from modeling a still life scene to animating photorealistic and fantasy characters in a variety of organic and mechanical backgrounds. Step-by step instructions describe the various techniques of modeling and animation and explain how to avoid common mistakes during the creative process. Each lesson allows readers to not only hone their skills using 3D Studio Max, but lets them create a professional level finished project showcasing their talents.-- Project-based tutorials are independent from each other and can be studied in any sequence-- Tips, tutorials, and techniques are designed to improve productivity-- Special sections delineate the most common mistakes made when using 3D Studio Max -- and show how to avoid them-- Appendices include a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, a comprehensive glossary, and a complete description of the 3D Studio Max interfaceKulagin, Boris is the author of '3ds Max 4-w/cd' with ISBN 9781584500827 and ISBN 1584500824.