Harnessing 3ds max 5

Aaron Ross, Michele Bousquet

908 pages, parution le 19/08/2003

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Résumé

Harness the power of 3ds max 5!

Harnessing 3ds max 5 is the perfect tool for learning the world's most popular 3D graphics program. The authors lead you through the complex world of 3ds max step by step, so you'll build experience and confidence as you progress through the book. Clear and concise explanations, ample illustrations, and easy-to-follow tutorials make Harnessing 3ds max 5 the ideal choice for users of computer graphics, both inside and outside the classroom. This book gives a practical introduction to 3ds max, and provides many real-world examples of its most powerful features.

When you finish this book, you will be able to:

understand concepts of computer graphics and 3D space
navigate effortlessly through the 3ds max interface
use powerful modeling techniques
design natural-looking materials
use lighting to affect the look of your scene
control virtual cameras
animate with forward and inverse kinematics
create special effects with particles, atmospheres, and Render Effects 3ds max 5 has many new features to create high-end 3D graphics and animation.

This book covers many of these new tools, including:

incredible modeling tools within the Editable Poly object
Set Key interface for greater animation control
better animation editing with the Dope Sheet and Curve Editor
improved character setup with Skin and Bones
photo-realistic Advanced Lighting
Ink 'n Paint material for quality renderings of cartoons and line drawings

3D Basics
Introduction to 3ds max
Modeling
Materials
Cameras & Lights
Key frame Animation
Rendering
Special Effects
Advanced Modeling
Advanced Animation
Advanced Materials
Advanced Lighting

Appendix
Glossary
Index

L'auteur - Aaron Ross

Mr. Ross is part of the Computer Animation and Multimedia Faculty, The Art Institute of California at San Francisco. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and his Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, School of Film/Video. Mr. Ross is also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery.

L'auteur - Michele Bousquet

Michele Bousquet, a Discreet Certified Trainer and award-winning animator, has been writing about 3ds max since its first release. Now in its third edition, Model, Rig, Animate with 3ds max has been a hit with students and teachers since the days of 3ds max 5. AAichele's other publications include Harnessing 3ds max 5 and Mastering the Art of Production with 3ds max 4.
www.mbousquet.com

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Thomson
Auteur(s)	Aaron Ross, Michele Bousquet
Parution	19/08/2003
Nb. de pages	908
Format	18,7 x 23,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	1540g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781401827557