3ds Max 8 New Features and Production Workflow: Autodesk Media and Entertainment Courseware (Paperback)

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"Presented as a series of easy-to-follow tutorials...the book is comprehensive and well paced...the enclosed DVD not only contains the associated files, but a well presented video training version of the book too." - 3D World

Book Description

Over 180,000 professionals use Discreet's 3ds max animation software

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; Pap/Dvdr edition (December 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240807928
• ISBN-13: 978-0240807928
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,073,875 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Upgrade Book, March 28, 2006

By	Derek Elliott - See all my reviews

This is a great book that focuses on some under-appreciated but powerful features within 3ds max 8 aimed at speeding up and streamlining production.

The text is mainly for intermediate or even some advanced users that are great at modeling, animation, etc but want to take their production line skills to the next level. It focuses on higher level elements such as advanced controllers, proper use of x-refs, retargeting animation, cloth and hair, and advanced rendering.

As someone who has worked in the industry these are part of a great skill set but are items that general 3d artists surprisingly know little about.