3ds Max 2009 Bible( Series - Bible )

This is, hands down, the best book on 3ds Max you'll find

If you want just one book to be your go-to guide for all things 3ds Max, this is the book. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it's all here. You'll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity.

Discover the ViewCube, SteeringWheels, and more ways to navigate the viewports

Use the new ProMaterials to create realistic materials

Improve texture mapping over irregular shaped objects using Spline Mapping

Blend multiple texture maps together with the new Composite Map

Easily create architectural walkthroughs with the Walkthrough Assistant

What's on the DVD?

You'll find before-and-after example files for every tutorial in the book. The DVD also includes:

Unique models and textures you can customize for your own designs

Autodesk 3ds Max evaluation version

A searchable full-color PDF of the book

System Requirements: See the DVD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Also in the Book

A 16-page full-color insert showcases cutting-edge work from 3ds Max artists

The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max available, this book is everyone's favorite. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it's all here. You'll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity. A 16-page color insert highlights cutting-edge work from 3D artists. A valuable companion DVD provides all the examples and content from the book, including unique models and textures you can customize on your own, and a searchable, full-color version of the book.

"3ds Max 2009 Bible" covers both 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max 2009 Design and covers:

Navigating the viewports with the ViewCube, SteeringWheels, and other ways. Creating realistic materials with new ProMaterials. Using Spline Mapping to improve texture mapping over irregular shaped objects. Blending multiple texture maps together with the new Composite Map. Creating architectural walkthroughs with the Walkthrough Assistant. Don't miss out on the newest version of this bestselling resource