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Harness the power of 3ds max 5! Harnessing 3ds max 5 is the perfect tool for learning the world’s most popular 3D graphics program. The authors lead you through the complex world of 3ds max step by step, so you’ll build experience and confidence as you progress through the book. Clear and concise explanations, ample illustrations, and easy-to-follow tutorials make Harnessing 3ds max 5 the ideal choice for users of computer graphics, both inside and outside the classroom.This book gives a practical introduction to 3ds max, and provides many real-world examples of its most powerful features. When you finish this book, you will be able to:• understand concepts of computer graphics and 3D space• navigate effortlessly through the 3ds max interface• use powerful modeling techniques• design natural-looking materials• use lighting to affect the look of your scene• control virtual cameras• animate with forward and inverse kinematics• create special effects with particles, atmospheres, and Render Effects3ds max 5 has many new features to create high-end 3D graphics and animation. This book covers many of these new tools, including:• incredible modeling tools within the Editable Poly object• Set Key interface for greater animation control• better animation editing with the Dope Sheet and Curve Editor• improved character setup with Skin and Bones• photo-realistic Advanced Lighting• Ink ‘n Paint material for quality renderings of cartoons and line drawings

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Polymodeling is a modeling technique used in 3d modeling. Unlike box modeling, or other forms of modeling where you start out with a basic form or primitive object that determines the mass of an object, artists can use the polygon (the basic building block of all of the primitives available in 3ds Max). This approach allows for more control over the flow, placement and detail of the meshes that are built. Placement of vertices/points, edges and all other sub-elements that build our models is determined by the user, rather than pre-determined by a computer generated primitive. This book is a collection of tips, tricks and techniques on how to create professional models for advertising on T.V and the web. The author has tons of industry experience using Max toward this end, and he shares the secrets of his trade. As Production Modeler for some of today's hottest studios (including GuerillaFx, Coke Zero, MTV, Old Navy, Nike, Target, HP) Todd Daniele brings real-world experience to the book. Daniele teaches the technical aspects of polymodeling, while showing how to ultimately create content in a dynamic, efficient manner. Associated web site offers instructional files that show the models in progressive stages of development; plus a supporting internet forum: readers can log-on to this forum to ask questions or comment on anything covered in the book.