Learning Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 Foundation for Games
By Autodesk
ISBN: 9780240811949
Pages: 345
Format: Book - Paperback
Trim: 7.5in x 9.25in
Publication Date: September 14, 2009
Description
Learning 3ds Max 2010 Foundation for Games is the key to unlocking the power of Autodesk 3ds Max, directly from the creators of one of the world's most powerful 3D animation and effects software products. Get hands on experience with the innovative tools and powerful techniques available in the new version of 3ds Max, through all new project-based lessons. Projects will include valuable game assets and examples. Topics will include modeling, animation, materials & mapping, rendering.
Autodesk will be contributing assets (models and images) from high-profile studios. The DVD will include: bonus short films, demos, hotkey reference, free models from turbosquid, a $160 value.
* Only 3ds max book to market with authoritative content approved by Autodesk - Full 4-color treatment.
* Autodesk Official Training Courseware--co-published with Autodesk
* Project-driven format emphasizes core skills along with software training
* Valuable DVD including bonus short films, demos, hotkey reference, free models from turbosquid (value $160).
Contents
Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 Foundation for GamesTable of Contents
Project 01
Lesson 01 | Introduction to Modeling for Games 13
Lesson 02 | Interface and UI 21
Lesson 03 | Primitives 43
Lesson 04 | Modifiers, Layers, Copies, Instances and References 71
Lesson 05 | Editable Polygon Objects 97
Lesson 06 | Materials and Texture Maps 123
Project 02
Lesson 07 | Using 2D Concepts 141
Lesson 08 | Polygonal Modeling for Games 155
Lesson 09 | UVW Unwrapping 181
Lesson 10 | Texturing Your First Prop 203
Lesson 11 | Animation Basics 215
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Project 03
Lesson 12 | Environment Planning and Organization 259
Lesson 13 | Modeling a Game Environment 269
Lesson 14 | Unwrapping and Texture Maps 291
Lesson 15 | The Camera 307
Lesson 16 | Introduction to Lighting and FX 315
Lesson 17 | Rendering 325
Image Gallery 224
Professional Interviews 332
