Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials

Great guide to the fundamentals of Autodesk 3ds Max
2014
This Autodesk Official Press guide is just what you need to
learn the basics of Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 quickly and easily.
Through a series of cool projects like designing an alarm clock,
animating a thrown knife, or lighting a scene, you'll learn the
essentials of modeling, rigging, animating, and rendering using the
popular Autodesk 3ds Max 3D animation and effects software. It's a
practical, hands-on approach allowing you to constantly reinforcing
skills as you learn them.
Downloadable before-and-after project files let you to compare
your work to that of 3ds Max professionals. Even if you already
have experience with 3ds Max, this book is a great reference for
renewing your skills. And, it will help all users review and
prepare for the Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 certification exams.
* Helps beginners and those migrating from other 3D animation and
effects programs get up and running on Autodesk 3ds Max 2014
* Features a realistic, task-based approach, so readers learn via
a series of hands-on projects using downloadable files, all backed
with ample instruction, explanation, and illustration
* Covers modeling, rigging, animating, rendering, skinning,
architectural visualization, and more
* Written by Autodesk Authorized Authors and is an Autodesk
Official Press book
Get firsthand experience with 3ds Max, as well as a good start
on preparing for the Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Certified Professional
exam, with Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Essentials.

Randi L. Derakhshani teaches 3D and visual effects at The
Art Institute of California and has worked as a digital artist and
technical director for games and movie projects with Gizmo Games,
RJB Enterprises, and Sony. Dariush Derakhshani is an award-winning
visual effects supervisor, author, and educator. He has worked on
movies such as The Fantastic Four and Pan's
Labyrinth, the South Park TV series, and numerous
commercials and music videos. He teaches 3D animation and is the
author of all of Sybex's Introducing Maya books. Dariush and
Randi are also coauthors of all of Sybex's Introducing 3ds
Max books, as well as Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials.
Randi and Dariush are also Autodesk Certified Instructors.