Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Comprehensive Guide 21st Edition
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Comprehensive Guide 21st Edition
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Author : Prof. Sham Tickoo
language : en
Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
Release Date : 2020-09-04
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Comprehensive Guide 21st Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and has been published by CADCIM Technologies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-04 with Computers categories.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Comprehensive Guide aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for modelers, animators, and designers. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of 3ds Max. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2021 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. In this textbook, one project which is based on the tools and concepts covered in the text has been added to enhance the knowledge of the users. Additionally, in this edition, the readers will be able to learn about some new and enhanced features of 3ds Max 2020 such as Compound Shapes and Chamfer Modifier. This book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. Salient Features Consists of 18 chapters and 1 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Chapter 2: Standard Primitives Chapter 3: Extended Primitives Chapter 4: Working with Architectural Objects Chapter 5: Splines and Extended Splines Chapter 6: Modifying Splines Chapter 7: Materials and Maps Chapter 8: Modifying 3D Mesh Objects Chapter 9: Graphite Modeling Technique Chapter 10: Compound Objects Chapter 11: Modifiers Chapter 12: Lights and Rendering Chapter 13: Animation Basics Chapter 14: Rigid Body Dynamics and Helpers Chapter 15: NURBS Modeling * Chapter 16: Systems, Hierarchy, and Kinematics * Chapter 17: Particle Systems and Space Warps-I * Chapter 18: Particle Systems and Space Warps-II * Project 1: Creating a Diner Index ( *For free download) Free Teaching and Learning Resources: CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this book: Technical support by contacting 'techsupport@cadcim.com' Max and Media files used in tutorials, exercises *, and illustrations Instructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises * Additional learning resources at '3dsmaxexperts.blogspot.com' and 'youtube.com/cadcimtech' ( * For Faculty only) We also provide video courses on Autodesk 3ds Max. To enroll, please visit the CADCIM website using the following link: 'www.cadcim.com/video-courses'
Autodesk 3ds Max 2022 A Comprehensive Guide 22nd Edition
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Author : Prof. Sham Tickoo
language : en
Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
Release Date : 2021-11-09
Autodesk 3ds Max 2022 A Comprehensive Guide 22nd Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and has been published by CADCIM Technologies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-09 with Computers categories.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2022: A Comprehensive Guide book aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for modelers, animators, and designers. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of 3ds Max. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the book first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2022 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. In this book, one project which is based on the tools and concepts covered in the book has been added to enhance the knowledge of the users. Additionally, in this edition, the readers will be able to learn about some new and enhanced features introduced in 3ds Max 2022 such as Smart Extrude, Retopology modifier, Relax modifier, Slice modifier, Symmetry modifier, and so on. This book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. Salient Features Consists of 18 chapters and 1 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions guide the users through the learning process. Additional information throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2022 Chapter 2: Standard Primitives Chapter 3: Extended Primitives Chapter 4: Working with Architectural Objects Chapter 5: Splines and Extended Splines Chapter 6: Modifying Splines Chapter 7: Materials and Maps Chapter 8: Modifying 3D Mesh Object Chapter 9: Graphite Modeling Technique Chapter 10: Compound Objects Chapter 11: Modifiers Chapter 12: Lights and Rendering Chapter 13: Animation Basics Chapter 14: Rigid Body Dynamics and Helpers Chapter 15: NURBS Modeling * Chapter 16: Systems, Hierarchy, and Kinematics * Chapter 17: Particle Systems and Space Warps-I * Chapter 18: Particle Systems and Space Warps-II * Project 1: Creating a Diner Index ( *For free download)
Maxon Cinema 4d S24 A Tutorial Approach 8th Edition
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Author : Prof. Sham Tickoo
language : en
Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
Release Date : 2021-10-29
Maxon Cinema 4d S24 A Tutorial Approach 8th Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and has been published by CADCIM Technologies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-29 with Computers categories.
MAXON CINEMA 4D S24: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book and aims at harnessing the power of MAXON CINEMA 4D S24 for modelers, animators, and designers. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advance users of MAXON CINEMA 4D S24. Keeping in view the varied requirements of users, the book first introduces the basic features of CINEMA 4D S24 and then progresses to cover the advanced techniques. In this book, three projects based on the tools and concepts covered in the book have been added to enhance the knowledge of users. The third project will enable the users to learn about some major enhancements in Cinema 4D S24 such as the Asset Browser and the new placement tools in depth. Salient Features Consists of 13 Chapters and 3 Projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, sculpting texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Exploring CINEMA 4D S24 Interface Chapter 2: Working with Splines Chapter 3: Introduction to Polygon Modeling Chapter 4: Sculpting Chapter 5: Texturing Chapter 6: Lighting Chapter 7: Rigging Chapter 8: Animation Chapter 9: Introduction to UV Mapping Chapter 10: Compositing 3D objects Chapter 11: Rendering Chapter 12: MoGraph Chapter 13: Working with XPresso Project 1: Creating an Indoor Scene Project 2: Texturing an Indoor Scene Project 3: Creating an Exterior Scene Index
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Detailed Guide To Arnold Renderer 3rd Edition
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Author : Pradeep Mamgain
language : en
Publisher: Padexi Academy
Release Date : 2020-06-21
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Detailed Guide To Arnold Renderer 3rd Edition written by Pradeep Mamgain and has been published by Padexi Academy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-21 with Computers categories.
The Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Detailed Guide to Arnold Renderer, 3rd Edition book walks you through every step of rendering projects using Arnold for 3ds Max. This comprehensive guide caters to the novices and intermediate users of Arnold for 3ds Max. This book will help you to get started with Arnold, you will learn important concepts and techniques about rendering which you can utilize to create high quality renders. Using a structured and pragmatic approach this guide begins with the basics of Arnold, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of rendering with Arnold for 3ds Max, from sampling and ray depth, to shaders, maps, camera effects, and AOVs. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you'll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using Arnold for 3ds Max. This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, which will help you become a better 3ds Max rendering artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning Arnold for 3ds Max. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of every unit summarizes the topics that will be covered in the unit. Hands-on exercises in this book instruct users how things can be done in Arnold for 3ds Max step-by-step. Salient Features • A comprehensive guide to learning and using Arnold for 3ds Max. • Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, hands-on exercises. • Covers material editors. • Explains what is Arnold and how it is different from other renderers. • Covers Arnold lights and light filters. • Covers Arnold shaders, materials, and maps. • Covers the motion blur and depth-of-field effects. • Covers AOVs and Arnold render settings. • Cover the Physical material. • Detailed coverage of nodes and features. • Features more than 23 hands-on exercises – complete with before and after files. • Contains practice activities to test the knowledge gained. • Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. • Important terms are in boldface so that you never miss them. • The content under the "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. • The content under the "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). • Tech support from the author. • Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. • Quiz to assess knowledge. • Includes a PDF file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. For more info, visit Padexi Academy's Website.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021
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Author : Pradeep Mamgain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-06-22
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 written by Pradeep Mamgain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-22 with categories.
Description The Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Detailed Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering, 3rd Edition book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also covers the Arnold renderer. Using a structured and pragmatic approach, this guide begins with the basics of modeling, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of 3ds Max 2021. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you'll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using 3ds Max 2021. Key Features Covers 3ds Max's user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. Explains the polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. Covers all modifiers. Covers UV mapping. Explains how to manage external design data. Covers material editors. Explains what is Arnold and how it is different from other renderers. Covers Arnold lights and light filters. Covers Arnold shaders, materials, and maps. Covers the motion blur and depth-of-field effects. Covers AOVs and Arnold render settings. Cover the Physical material. Detailed coverage of tools and features. Features 57 hands-on exercises-complete with before and after files. Features 44 practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in boldface so that you never miss them. The content under "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess knowledge. Bonus hands-on exercises. Includes a PDF file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. ages will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. Brief Table of Contents This book is divided into the following units: Unit 1: Introduction to 3ds Max -I Unit 2: Introduction to 3ds Max -II Unit 3: Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects Unit 4: Polygon Modeling Unit 5: Graphite Modeling Tools Unit 6: Spline Modeling Unit 7: Modifiers Unit 8: External Design Data Unit 9: Bonus Hands-on Exercises Unit 10: Material Editors Unit 11: Physical Material Unit 12: Introduction to Arnold Unit 13: Arnold Lights Unit 14: Arnold Shaders and Materials Unit 15: Arnold Maps Unit 16: Cameras Unit 17: Arnold Render Settings For more info, visit PADEXI ACADEMY'S website.
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021 For Designers 21st Edition
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Author : Prof. Sham Tickoo
language : en
Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
Release Date : 2020-06-21
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021 For Designers 21st Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and has been published by CADCIM Technologies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-21 with Computers categories.
Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2021, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modeling software are covered in this book with a thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. The mechanical engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter help the users to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. Additionally, the author emphasizes on the solid modelling techniques that will improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies and apply direct modelling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Also, the users will learn the editing techniques that are essential for making a successful design. Salient Features: A comprehensive book consisting of 19 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. A detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021. Tutorial approach to explain the concepts. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Other Sketching and Modeling Options Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 12: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 13: Presentation Module Chapter 14: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 15: Introduction to Stress Analysis Chapter 16: Introduction to Weldments (For free download) Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Tools (For free download) Chapter 18: Working with Special Design Tools For free download) Chapter 19: Introduction to Plastic Mold Design (For free download) Index
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021
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Author : Pradeep Mamgain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-06-21
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 written by Pradeep Mamgain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-21 with categories.
Description The Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Detailed Guide to Arnold Renderer, 3rd Edition book walks you through every step of rendering projects using Arnold for 3ds Max. This comprehensive guide caters to the novices and intermediate users of Arnold for 3ds Max. This book will help you to get started with Arnold, you will learn important concepts and techniques about rendering which you can utilize to create high quality renders. Using a structured and pragmatic approach this guide begins with the basics of Arnold, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of rendering with Arnold for 3ds Max, from sampling and ray depth, to shaders, maps, camera effects, and AOVs.As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you'll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using Arnold for 3ds Max. This book shares tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout, which will help you become a better 3ds Max rendering artist and you will be able to speed up your workflow. This book is aimed to be a solid teaching resource for learning Arnold for 3ds Max. It avoids any jargon and explains concepts and techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The first page of every unit summarizes the topics that will be covered in the unit. Hands-on exercises in this book instruct users how things can be done in Arnold for 3ds Max step-by-step. Key Features A comprehensive guide to learning and using Arnold for 3ds Max. Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, hands-on exercises. Covers material editors. Explains what is Arnold and how it is different from other renderers. Covers Arnold lights and light filters. Covers Arnold shaders, materials, and maps. Covers the motion blur and depth-of-field effects. Covers AOVs and Arnold render settings. Cover the Physical material. Detailed coverage of nodes and features. Features more than 23 hands-on exercises - complete with before and after files. Contains practice activities to test the knowledge gained. Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. Important terms are in boldface so that you never miss them. The content under the "What just happened?" heading explains the working of the instructions. The content under the "What next?" heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). Tech support from the author. Access to each exercise's initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. Quiz to assess knowledge. Includes a PDF file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. Brief Table of Contents This book is divided into the following units: Unit 1: Material Editors Unit 2: Physical Material Unit 3: Introduction to Arnold Unit 4: Arnold Lights Unit 5: Arnold Shaders and Materials Unit 6: Arnold Maps Unit 7: Cameras Unit 8: Arnold Render Settings For more info, visit PADEXI ACADEMY'S website.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Detailed Guide To Modeling Texturing Lighting And Rendering 3rd Edition
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Author : Pradeep Mamgain
language : en
Publisher: Padexi Academy
Release Date : 2020-06-22
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 A Detailed Guide To Modeling Texturing Lighting And Rendering 3rd Edition written by Pradeep Mamgain and has been published by Padexi Academy this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-22 with Computers categories.
The Autodesk 3ds Max 2021: A Detailed Guide to Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering, 3rd Edition book is perfect for both beginners and intermediate users of 3ds Max and those moving from other software to 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, texturing, UV mapping, lighting, and rendering. You will learn important concepts and techniques about 3ds Max which you can utilize to create your 3ds Max projects. This book also covers the Arnold renderer. Using a structured and pragmatic approach, this guide begins with the basics of modeling, then builds on this knowledge using practical examples to enhance your modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering skills. Each unit builds on the knowledge gained in the previous unit, showing you all the essentials of 3ds Max 2021. As you go from hands-on exercise to hands-on exercise, you’ll develop a strong arsenal of skills that combined will form a complete end to end process to create high quality renders using 3ds Max 2021. Key Features - Covers 3ds Max’s user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands. - Explains the polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques. - Covers all modifiers. - Covers UV mapping. - Explains how to manage external design data. - Covers material editors. - Explains what is Arnold and how it is different from other renderers. - Covers Arnold lights and light filters. - Covers Arnold shaders, materials, and maps. - Covers the motion blur and depth-of-field effects. - Covers AOVs and Arnold render settings. - Cover the Physical material. - Detailed coverage of tools and features. - Features 57 hands-on exercises–complete with before and after files. - Features 44 practice activities to test the knowledge gained. - Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions. - Important terms are in boldface so that you never miss them. - The content under “What just happened?” heading explains the working of the instructions. - The content under “What next?” heading tells you about the procedure you will follow after completing a step(s). - Tech support from the author. - Access to each exercise’s initial and final states along with the resources used in hands-on exercises. - Quiz to assess knowledge. - Bonus hands-on exercises. - Includes a PDF file that contains the color images of the screenshots/illustrations used in the textbook. These color images will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. ages will help you in the learning process. This PDF file is included with the resources. Brief Table of Contents This book is divided into the following units: - Unit 1: Introduction to 3ds Max -I - Unit 2: Introduction to 3ds Max -II - Unit 3: Geometric Primitives and Architectural Objects - Unit 4: Polygon Modeling - Unit 5: Graphite Modeling Tools - Unit 6: Spline Modeling - Unit 7: Modifiers - Unit 8: External Design Data - Unit 9: Bonus Hands-on Exercises - Unit 10: Material Editors - Unit 11: Physical Material - Unit 12: Introduction to Arnold - Unit 13: Arnold Lights - Unit 14: Arnold Shaders and Materials - Unit 15: Arnold Maps - Unit 16: Cameras - Unit 17: Arnold Render Settings For more info, visit PADEXI ACADEMY'S website.
Kelly L Murdock S Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Complete Reference Guide
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Author : Kelly Murdock
language : en
Publisher: SDC Publications
Release Date : 2020-08
Kelly L Murdock S Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Complete Reference Guide written by Kelly Murdock and has been published by SDC Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08 with Computers categories.
Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Complete Reference Guide is a popular book among users new to 3ds Max and is used extensively in schools around the globe. The success of this book is found in its simple easy-to-understand explanations coupled with its even easier to follow tutorials. The tutorials are laser focused on a specific topic without any extra material, making it simple to grasp difficult concepts. The book also covers all aspects of the software, making it a valuable reference for users of all levels. The Complete Reference Guide is the ultimate book on 3ds Max, and like Autodesk’s 3D animation software, it just gets better and better with each release. Whether you're new to 3ds Max or an experienced user, you'll find everything you need in this complete resource. The book kicks off with a getting started section, so beginners can jump in and begin working with 3ds Max right away. Experienced 3ds Max users will appreciate advanced coverage of features like crowd simulation, particle systems, radiosity, MAXScript and more. Over 150 tutorials – complete with before and after files – help users at all levels build real world skills.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 A Comprehensive Guide 23rd Edition
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Author : Prof. Sham Tickoo
language : en
Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
Release Date : 2023-01-24
Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 A Comprehensive Guide 23rd Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and has been published by CADCIM Technologies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-24 with Computers categories.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2023: A Comprehensive Guide book aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for modelers, animators, and designers. The book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of 3ds Max. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the book first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2023 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. One project based on the tools and concepts covered in the book has been added to enhance the knowledge of the users. Additionally, in this edition, the readers will be able to learn about some new and enhanced features introduced in 3ds Max 2023 such as Auto Backup toolbar, Snap Working Pivot Tools, Active Viewport icon, and so on. This book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. Salient Features Consists of 18 chapters and 1 project that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. Self-Evaluation Tests and Review Questions at the end of each chapter to help the users assess their knowledge. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2023 Chapter 2: Standard Primitives Chapter 3: Extended Primitives Chapter 4: Working with Architectural Objects Chapter 5: Splines and Extended Splines Chapter 6: Modifying Splines Chapter 7: Materials and Maps Chapter 8: Modifying 3D Mesh Objects Chapter 9: Graphite Modeling Technique Chapter 10: Compound Objects Chapter 11: Modifiers Chapter 12: Lights and Rendering Chapter 13: Animation Basics Chapter 14: Rigid Body Dynamics and Helpers Chapter 15: NURBS Modeling * Chapter 16: Systems, Hierarchy, and Kinematics * Chapter 17: Particle Systems and Space Warps-I * Chapter 18: Particle Systems and Space Warps-II * Project 1: Creating a Diner Index ( *For free download)