Autodesk 3ds Max, developed by Autodesk Inc., provides powerful tools for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and dynamics. This enables game developers, visual effect artists, architects, designers, engineers, and visualization specialists to create stunning artwork. Additionally, the intuitive user interface and workflow tools of 3ds Max 2017 have made the job of design visualization specialists easier.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 for Novices: Learn By Doing textbook aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for modelers and designers. The textbook caters to the needs of the novice users of 3ds Max. This book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. The book contains numerous examples and illustrations for better understanding as well as ample exercises for self-assessment and practice.
Following are the additional features of this book:- Consists of 12 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence and cover various aspects of modeling, texturing, and lighting.
- Tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, and lighting.
- The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it.
- Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process.
- Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
- Self-Evaluation Test and Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.
Table of Contents:Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2017
Chapter 2: Standard Primitives
Chapter 3: Extended Primitives
Chapter 4: Working with Architectural Objects
Chapter 5: Splines and Extended Splines
Chapter 6: Modifying Splines
Chapter 7: Materials and Maps
Chapter 8: Modifying 3D Mesh Objects
Chapter 9: Graphite Modeling Technique
Chapter 10: Compound Objects
Chapter 11: Modifiers
Chapter 12: Lights and Cameras
Free Teaching and Learning Resources:CADSoft Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:
- Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadsofttech.com.
- Max files used in tutorials.
- Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only).
About the Authors:CADSoft Technologies and its team of contributing authors are committed is to bring you the best textbooks on Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering (CAD/CAM/CAE), Computer Programming and Applications, GIS, Civil, Animation and Visual Effects, and related technologies.
Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effect artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the need of students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.
