Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Bible - Softcover

Murdock, Kelly L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118328329 ISBN 13: 9781118328323

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2012

Synopsis

Updated version of the bestselling 3ds Max book on the market Autodesk 3ds Max is top animation software used by developers, visual effects artists, and graphic designers in film, television, and the game industry. One place designers turn for crucial information on how to use 3ds Max is this in-depth book. Whether you're a beginner just itching to create something right away or an experienced user checking out the latest and greatest features, you'll find it here. See what's new, what's tried and true, and just how creative you can get using the tips, tricks, and techniques in this essential reference. Every previous edition has been a top-seller. * Packs expert advice, timesaving tips, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials into over 800 pages that help you master this complex software * Gives you in-depth coverage of all new features, as well as the basics * Jump-starts your learning on day one with a Quick Start tutorial, so you can create an exciting animation right away * Provides you with access to all before-and-after example files from each tutorial, plus unique models and textures that you can customize on the companion CD * Includes extra content from previous editions of the 3ds Max Bible, including bonus Quick Start tutorials from previous editions Whether you're just starting out or getting up to speed on 3ds Max 2013, this comprehensive book will get you there.

About this title

About the Author

Kelly L. Murdock has been writing computer books for many years. His credits include eleven editions of the bestselling 3ds Max Bible, five editions of Adobe Creative Suite Bible, Edgeloop Character Modeling For 3D Professionals Only, and many other books. He holds a degree in engineering with an emphasis on computer graphics.

From the Back Cover

Hands down, the best book on 3ds Max around

Whether you're just getting started in 3D animation or are a veteran animator looking for the latest techniques and timesavers, you'll find this new edition of the perennial top-selling Autodesk 3ds Max Bible the perfect tutorial and resource. With page after page of professional techniques, the latest features, great advice, and over 150 step-by-step tutorials, this complete guide will quickly build and enhance your 3ds Max and animation skills.

• Get a sense of 3ds Max 2013 right away with a Quick Start tutorial
• Select a custom 3ds Max workspace for each task and switch easily between tasks
• Explore enhanced tools with the new Track View interface
• Convert mesh objects to raw format faster with the gPoly modeling format
• Learn good techniques for rigging, kinematics, working with bones, and skinning
• Simulate physics-based motion with MassFX

Companion CD

Access tutorial files, models, and textures you can customize.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118328329
• ISBN 13: 9781118328323
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 840