Autodesk 3ds Max 2024 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based book that introduces the readers to the features of 3ds Max 2024 such as modeling, texturing, lighting, Animation, and Arnold rendering in an effective and simple manner. This book will help readers unleash their creativity and help them create simple 3D models and animations. The book will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease.
Salient Features
Consists of 17 chapters and 5 real world projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation.
The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, 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.
Student project has been given at the end of this book to test and enhance the skills of students.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2024
Chapter 2: Primitive Objects – I
Chapter 3: Primitive Objects – II (Enhanced)
Chapter 4: Working with Splines – I
Chapter 5: Working with Splines - II
Chapter 6: Lofting, Twisting, and Deforming Objects
Chapter 7: Material Editor: Creating Materials
Chapter 8: Material Editor - Texture Maps - I
Chapter 9: Material Editor - Texture Maps - II
Chapter 10: Material Editor: Controlling Texture Maps
Chapter 11: Material Editor: Miscellaneous Materials
Chapter 12: Interior Lighting - I
Chapter 13: Interior Lighting - II
Chapter 14: Animation Basics
Chapter 15: Complex Animation
Chapter 16: Arnold Materials, Lights, and Rendering
Chapter 17: Creating Walkthrough
Project 1: Creating a Windmill
Project 2: Creating a Diner
Project 3: Architectural Project
Project 4: Corporate Design Project
Project 5: Creating a Computer Center
Index