Autodesk 3ds Max 2015: A Comprehensive Guide

Autodesk 3ds Max is developed by Autodesk Inc., provides powerful tools for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, dynamics, and compositing. This enables game developers, visual effects artists, architects, designers, engineers, and visualization specialists to create stunning artwork. Additionally, the intuitive user interface and workflow tools of 3ds Max 2015 have made the job of design visualization specialists easier. Autodesk 3ds Max 2015: A Comprehensive Guide textbook aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for modelers, animators, and designers. The textbook 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 2015 and then gradually progresses to cover the advanced 3D models and animations. In this textbook, two projects based on the tools and concepts covered in the book have been added to enhance the knowledge of users. This book will help you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Also, it takes the users across a wide spectrum of animations through progressive examples, numerous illustrations, and ample exercises. The main features of this textbook are as follows: • Tutorial Approach The author has adopted the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme throughout the textbook. About 36 real-world 3D animation and 3D modeling projects have been used as tutorials in the textbook. This enables the readers to relate these tutorials to the real-world models. In addition, there are about 48 exercises based on the real-world projects. • Tips and Notes Additional information related to various topics is provided to the users in the form of tips and notes. • Learning Objectives The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in that chapter. This will help the users to easily refer to a topic. • Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises Every chapter ends with a Self-Evaluation Test so that the users can assess their knowledge of the chapter. The answers to the Self-Evaluation Test are given at the end of the chapter. Also, the Review Questions and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter and they can be used by the Instructors as test questions and exercises. • Heavily Illustrated Text The text in this book is heavily illustrated with about 1500 diagrams and screen captures. For more information, navigate to the following link: www.cadcim.comAbout the AuthorProf. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University Calumet, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology (1989) from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; and MS in Industrial and Management Engineering (1980) from University of Lowa, Lowa City, USA. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/coauthored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. These textbooks have brought unmatched pride and recognition to the Engineering Technology department and Purdue University. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens. He has also developed a web site that provides free teaching and learning resources to faculty and students. Since 1992, over half a million users have visited his web site and are using the resources on a regular basis. Read more