If you already know the basics of 3ds Max, now you can elevate your skills with the advanced coverage in this authoritative reference and tutorial. From modeling, texturing, animation and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games and architectural visualization, this book provides professional-level instruction on 3ds Max 2013. This Autodesk Official Training Guide is also recommended as a Certification Preparation resource for the Autodesk 3ds Max Professional exams.

About the Author

Jeff Harper has used 3ds Max to create architectural and civil engineering visualizations as well as models, stills and animations used in commercial film and video projects as well as for Computer Based Training Programs.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1: Getting to Know Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Chapter 2: Introducing Objects Chapter 3: Creating Shapes with Splines Chapter 4: Editing Meshes and Creating Complex Objects Chapter 5: Working with External Design Data Chapter 6: Organizing and Editing Objects Chapter 7: Light and Shadow Chapter 8: Enhancing Models with Materials Chapter 9: Using the Camera Chapter 10: Organizing Objects and Scene Management Chapter 11: Understanding Animation Chapter 12: Creating Animations, Particles, and Dynamics Chapter 13: Rigging for Animation Chapter 14: Advanced Rendering Using mental ray Chapter 15: Finishing It Off: Atmosphere, Effects, and Compositing Appendix A: The Bottom Line Appendix B: Autodesk 3ds Max Certification Index