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3ds Max 8 Bible

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Looking through this book I saw immediately that it suffered from the same problem as it's predecessor: lack of thought to the student's learning path.

It is a problem that is almost universal to computer instructional guides do... lack of any educational theory in its writing. It does not guide the newcomer through the art of learning the software, but rather deals with issues as if one is going through the menu commands. The tutorials consistantly use elements and commands that one will not cover for another hundred por more pages, and the chapters are not designed to "build on the student's knowledge" but rather to give all information about a given cocept right from the beginning. Thus, I am taught how to personalise the user interface and use XREFs (external references) before I am told how to create even the simplest of objects.

I am an experienced 3D analylist, with knowledge of CAD and GIS, so I am not the least experienced of readers on this topic. Even so I found it frequently infuriating to attempt to learn this software using this book.

I find this a well written resource of value to newcomers to the subject. It will have a place beside the computer for years to come. Truly an indepth exposition on the program.
Those seeking artistic inspiration with the software should look elsewhere.

Very good service!!! But only one thing to remember, please indicate CD is inlcuded!!! Mine in included thks a lot

I couldn't express it better: a must have for everyone seriously involved in 3DS Max 8. If you have a question or a problem, Murdock will show you the way. No one can teach you the use of 3DS Max on paper but this book is a magnificent help anyway. Worth it's money.

this book would have been better served to cater to either the professional or the beginner instead of trying to pass out material for both. This book have done with more step by step walk throughs as well.

As you might expect, this book has an excellent overview of 3DS Max functionality. If you need depth, probably you will need to read the on-line forums.
But if you are getting started, or you need a reference book, this book belongs on your shelf.

I'm new to 3ds Max 8, so I bought this book to try and help me learn the program~ This book very well written and goes through all the tools and workings of 3ds max 8 plus some of the more popular plug-ins (afterburn etc.) I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to know the ins and outs of 3ds Max, it's great:-)

I used to own a version of this Bible for 3D Studio 4x for DOS, and was very satisfied with the multitude of information it shared about the 3D software. The new version even comes with a set of tutorials on DVD-ROM and even a backup copy of the entire Bible. I haven't perused through much of the book, but I doubt I'll be disappointed by what it will teach me about 3D Studio MAX 8.

Great book, complete,exaustive, may be necessary to introduce more colored photo with a better resolution.

Excellent book....very helpful for Web Design . Amazon 5 stars also for fast delivery and excellent communication.