3ds max 7 Bible3ds max 7 宝典（附CD）

Book Description
　　Packed with expert advice, timesaving tips, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials, this book is a must for anyone who wants to master this complex, expensive software package
　　Offers full coverage of new software features and enhancements and shows users how to master everything from the Particle Flow interface and architectural objects and materials to Shockwave 3D Export and VertexPaint features
　　The companion CD-ROMs include a demo version of the new 3ds max, tutorial files, 3D models, bonus plug-ins, and more
　　3ds max is used to create approximately eighty percent of the top video games-including Grand Theft Auto 3-and is extensively employed for special effects in movies such as The Matrix Reloaded
　　From the Back Cover
　　If 3ds max 7 can do it, you can do it too ...
　　"Max" is a powerhouse of impressive features, and whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find version 7 exciting, challenging, and a lot of fun. This book is packed with everything you need to create professional-quality animations with Max. It covers every feature, with special emphasis on features new to this version. Best of all, it teaches you to use this versatile software in a context designed to spark your creativity, with full color examples of 3ds max creations that will inspire you.
　　Inside, you'll find complete coverage of 3ds max 7
　　Use the special Quick Start tutorial chapter to create your first 3D animation project right away Explore new modeling features, including the Edit Poly modifier and new Skin Wrap and Skin Morph modifiers
　　Add details to low-polygon models with Max's new normal mapping feature
　　Discover how the new Deformation Paintbrush features can push and pull mesh objects to add smooth details
　　Animate characters and crowds with the integrated Character Studio features
　　Learn from tutorials that teach you key concepts in ten steps or less and provide figure examples to study and compare .

Preface
Acknowledgments
Part Ⅰ: Learning the Max Interface
　Quick Start: Creating and Animating a Three-Fingered Gaaboot
　Chapter 1: Finding Your Way-- Exploring the Max Interface
　Chapter 2: Seeing It All--Working with the Viewports
　Chapter 3: Saving Your Scene--Working with Files and XRefs
　Chapter 4: Customizing the Max Interface and Setting Preferences
Part Ⅱ: Working with Objects
　Chapter 5: Creating and Editing Primitive Objects
　Chapter 6: Selecting Objects and Setting Object Properties
　Chapter 7: Transforming Objects- Translate, Rotate, and Scale
　Chapter 8: Cloning Objects and Creating Object Arrays
　Chapter 9: Grouping and Linking Objects
　Chapter 10: Working with the Schematic View
　Chapter 11: Introducing Modifiers and Using the Modifier Stack
Part Ⅲ: Modeling
　Chapter 12: Modeling Basics and Working with Subobjects
　Chapter 13: Drawing and Editing 2D Splines and Shapes
　Chapter 14: Using Editable Poly Objects
　Chapter 15: Painting Deformations
　Chapter 16: Working with Mesh Modifiers
　Chapter 17: Surface Modeling with Patches and NURBS
　Chapter 18: Building Compound Objects
　Chapter 19: Creating Particles and Particle Flow
Part Ⅳ: Materials and Maps
　Chapter 20: Exploring the Material Editor
　Chapter 21: Creating Simple Materials
　Chapter 22: Creating Advanced Multi-Layer Materials
　Chapter 23: Adding Material Details with Maps
　Chapter 24: Controlling Mapping Coordinates
　Chapter 25: Creating Baked Textures
Part Ⅴ: Cameras and Lighting
　Chatper 26: Working with Cameras
　Chapter 27: Basic Lighting Techniques
　Chapter 28: Advanced Lighting, Light Tracing, and Radiosity
Part Ⅵ: Animation
　Chapter 29: Animation and Keyframe Basics.
　Chapter 30: Using Animation Modifiers
　Chapter 31: Wiring Custom Attributes
　Chapter 32: Animating with Constraints and Controllers
　Chapter 33: Using the Expression Controller
　Chapter 34: Working with the Track View
Part Ⅶ: Character Studio, Rigging, and Inverse Kinematics
　Chapter 35: Creating and Animating Bipeds
　Chapter 36: Using Physique to Add Skin to a Biped
　Chapter 37: Controlling Biped Crowds
　Chapter 38: Manually Rigging a Character
　Chapter 39: Working with Inverse Kinematics
Part Ⅷ: Dynamics and reactor
　Chapter 40: Using Space Warps
　Chapter 41: Creating a Dynamic Simulation
　Chapter 42: Animating with reactor
Part Ⅸ: Rendering and mental ray
　Chapter 43: Rendering Basics
　Chapter 44: Using Atmospheric Effects
　Chapter 45: Using Render Elements and Effects
　Chapter 46: Raytracing and mental ray
　Chapter 47: Network Rendering
　Chapter 48: Using the Video Post Interface
Part Ⅹ: MAXScript and Plug-Ins
　Chapter 49: Automating with MAXScript
　Chapter 50: Expanding Max with Third-Party Plug-lns
Appendix A: What's New with Max 7
Appendix B: Installing and Configuring 3ds max 7
Appendix C: Max Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix D: What's on the CD-ROM
Index
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