New Advance 3Ds Max 5 - Modeling & Animation BookBy Kulagin Description Of The Computer Book :
This book contains a unique collection of advanced projects developed with 3d max Book 5. It enables reader to realize the full power of the software and improve their skills with step-by-step instructions detailing how to build complex figures and full-motion animation. Addressed to both beginners and skilled users, this book takes the reader from modeling still life to animating photorealistic and fantasy characters in a variety of natural and artificial environments. The project-based lessons are independent from each other and can be studied in any order. Each lesson teaches users not only how to master basic techniques, but also how to create professional projects in 3ds max. Filled with valuable tips to avoid the most common mistakes. Special attention is given to 3ds max 5 functions and techniques to improve the efficiency and productivity of 3d graphic development.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
PROJECT 1 : A Lunar Expedition
Lesson 1 : The Script
Lesson 2 : Spaceship Modeling
Lesson 3 : Modeling the Lunar Module and Rover
Lesson 4 : Modeling and Animating an Astronaut
Lesson 5 : Modeling Space and animating the flight of the Spaceship
Lesson 6 : Modeling and Animating the Landing on the Moon
Lesson 7 : Animating the Astronaut and Lunar Rover
Lesson 8 : Rendering the Scene and Assembling the Movie
Computer Books
PROJECT 2 : A Living Room
Lesson 9 : Modeling the Living Room
Lesson 10 : Daylight Adjustment
Lesson 11 : Global Lighting Adjustment
ADDITIONAL LESSONS
Lesson 12 : Navigation in 3ds max Viewpoints, Object manipulations, and Special features
Lesson 13 : Coordinates, Transform Centers, Alignment and snaps
Lesson 14 : Texture Creation
Lesson 15 : Modeling a Car body Using a Sketch
Lesson 16 : Modeling a Human head
Lesson 17 : Modeling Lightning and an Electric Discharge
Lesson 18 : Modeling c Soccer Ball
Lesson 19 : Using 3ds max with Other Autodesk and Discreet Packages
Lesson 20 : 3ds max and Landscape Generators
Lesson 21 : Useful add-Ons
Appendix
Index
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