3D Studio MAX in Motion

Name: 3D Studio MAX in Motion
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ISBN: 9780134478722

ISBN-10: 013447872X

ISBN-13: 9780134478722

Edition: 1999

Authors: Christine A. Ethier, Stephen J. Ethier

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For courses in 3D Design and Animation, Architectural Design, Mechanical Design, and Graphic Arts. Combining theory with hands-on activities, this lively introduction to the basics of Kinetix's powerful 3D Studio MAX animation program is equally ideal for those who know just the basics about both computers and CAD and those who are experts in CAD but wish to add a new dimension. Progressive in approach, it explores all of the basics of 3D Studio MAX and features several application chapters that take students into the exciting animated worlds of today's films, advertisements, and gaming environments.

Book details

List price: $100.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 6/16/1998
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 455
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.244
Language: English




Introduction To Computer Animation



Introduction to Three-Dimensional Presentation



Rendering and Animation Applications



Exploring 3D Studio Max



Interacting with 3D Studio MAX



The Fast Lane



Preparing For 3D Modeling



Moving About the 3D World



Basics of Creation



Basics of Editing



3D Modeling



Basic Modeling: Primitives, Shapes, and Shape and Geometric Modifiers



Advanced Modeling: Lofting and Boolean Operations



Special Modeling: Space Warps, Particle Systems, and Morphs



Presentation



A Brighter Outlook: Cameras, Lights, and Rendering



A New Coat of Paint: Materials Creation and Application



Lets Get Moving: Animation



Follow the Leader: Hierarchy Linking and Inverse Kinematics



Practical Applications



Still Life: Working with Light and Shadow



Architectural Presentation: Camera Techniques



Artist's Exhibition: Applying Bitmap



Mechanical Motion: Hierarchical Linking


Appendices



Installing the CD-ROM Files



Importing and Exporting Files



Video Post


Index