3D Studio MAX R3 f/x and design: Filled with Professional Level Effects From Experts in Film and Video
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1576104230 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 430 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Addresses MAX's compatibility with other products, such as NewTek LightWave 3D, Adobe Photoshop, and others.. Discusses the latest changes to the software from R2/2.5 to R3. Shows in a step-by-step format how to create advanced special effects, such as building a human face, modeling creatures, and more
The use of MeshSmooth and other Max modeling and model distortion tools is demonstrated, as is using the Morpher modifier. --Mike Caputo. If your Max skills have reached a plateau and you're ready for the next level, f/x & Design might be the book that'll jumpstart those skills into the next realm of 3-D animation and design. The section on SurfaceTools is the lion's share of the modeling section, and rightly so. The book features a well-written section discussing Max's new rendering features, lighting, and material fundamentals, as well as a section covering MaxScript and some plug-ins. Realistic materials like glass and metals and effects materials like glowing edges and dissolving surfaces are explored. The 140-page section on materials goes into precise detail on creating and using diffuse maps, bump and displacement maps, animated maps, animated maps for effects, and raytrac
Consider this book a MUST HAVE! Stephen F Simpson (simpsons@mediaone.net) This book is an 'upgrade' of the last book. Some useful information is repeated and about 2/3 of the book is totally new.The CD ROM alone is worth the cost of the book. I've made some incredible images using the techniques from the last book. Techniques I have seen nowhere else.. For Best Results, Get Both MAX F/X Books! A Customer Both the previous 3D Studio MAX R2.5 and R3 f/x books present similar information -- cool tutorials that teach you how to do a wide variety of MAX special effects. And, as author Bell says, about one-third of the information from the R2.5 book is included in this new one, but updated. However, some of the nicest material from the R2.5 book, such as the planetoid landscape, mountain range, "Frankenstein" lightning effect, and even s. My Favorite Max book Andrew Susag Wow, I don't know if they have awards for these kinds of books, but Jon Bell should be able to run away with this one.He covers a lot of great stuff in this book including all the new things that R3 has. Including Flex, the new material options, plus it has some sweet models you can try. Like the SR-71 Blackbird, and an alien.The CD that comes with is also the best to come around in a long time. It includes a bonus material library
He is the author of the bestselling titles 3D Studio MAX f/x and 3D Studio MAX R2.5 f/x and design. Bell (Sonoma, CA) is a 3D computer graphic artist and a well known animator for films, television, multimedia and print. Jon A.