3ds Max Basics for Modeling Video Game Assets

The goal of this book is to teach the fundamentals of 3d modeling video game assets in a simplified, logical progression, optimized for learning at a beginner level. A textbook for learning 3d modeling fundamentals, this step-by-step lesson book builds the readers modeling skills through a series of modeling exercises.

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Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to 3D Modeling Chapter 2: The Game Studio Chapter 3: Modeling the Curtain Wall Chapter 4: Modeling the Fixed Bridge Chapter 5: Modeling the Gate House Chapter 6: Modeling the Turrets Chapter 7: Unwrapping the Model Chapter 8: Modeling the Castle Keep Chapter 9: Lights, Cameras, Scene Chapter 10: Export to the Game Engine Appendix Index