Best 3ds Max Books - Learning Made Easier
Learning 3ds Max isn’t easy, it takes a lot of patience, determination and practice. Part of teaching yourself anything is knowing where to look for resources to help you.
3ds Max Speed Modeling for 3D Artists
"This book will appeal to anyone interested in 3D modeling who wants to improve their speed modeling ability, particularly artists whose work is relevant to industries where hard surface modeling or model prototyping is required, such as games, films, or visualization... "
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3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II: Insider's Guide to Stylized Modeling
"The book will offer new modeling techniques, specifically cartoon style - think Pixar, offering new challenges to people who bought Volume I (which focused on more realistic art). Step-by-step project files for each chapter; all the relevant texture files and source photos; panoramic skies, small scene objects, bonus texture maps & models so that artists can create whole scenes... "
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3ds Max Modeling for Games, Second Edition: Insider's Guide to Game Character, Vehicle, and Environment Modeling: Volume I
"This book is a must-have resource for anyone wanting to learn how to make game art in 3ds Max. It has great support on the forums which is a testament to the author's enthusiasm for the subject. My students would be lost without it. If you want to understand how to really make 3d art for games then this is the book you need"
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Photoshop for 3D Artists, Vol. 1
"Photoshop for 3D Artists: Volume 1 includes great examples by amazing artists that show us how to create our own concepts, improve our photo or painted textures, edit our renders by using layers and add effects to our image to create spectacular results. The opportunity to improve your image in Photoshop is infinite, and this book is the perfect guide to help you do it.” -- Rebeca Puebla
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Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max 2013
"If you want to master the premier software package for 3d modeling, texturing, and animation, this Autodesk Official Training Guide will get you there. It features tutorials on Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 that provide you with appropriate skills to produce professional-level presentations of your ideas, from conceptual designs to finished renderings and animations..."
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Bible
"Whether you're just getting started in 3D animation or are a veteran animator looking for the latest techniques and timesavers, you'll find this new edition of the perennial top-selling Autodesk 3ds Max Bible the perfect tutorial and resource. With page after page of professional techniques, the latest features, great advice, and over 150 step-by-step tutorials..."
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 Essentials
"This Autodesk Official Training Guide thoroughly covers the fundamentals of Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 with focused, step-by-step tutorials. Hands-on exercises, such as creating a chest of drawers, a soldier, and the interior of a room, will get you up to speed on modeling, animating, lighting, rendering, and other core topics..."
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3ds Max 2012 Bible
"If you're a beginner just itching to create something right away, the Quick Start project in Part 1 is for you. If you're an experienced user checking out 3ds Max 2012's latest and greatest features, you'll love the fact that the 3ds Max 2012 Bible continues to be the most comprehensive reference on this highly complex application.Find out what's new, what's tried and true, and how creative..."
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials (Autodesk Official Training Guides)
"The new Essentials books from Sybex are beautiful, task-based, full-color Autodesk Official Training Guides that help you get up to speed on Autodesk topics quickly and easily. Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Essentials thoroughly covers the fundamentals of this popular 3D animation effects, and visualization software, teaching you what you need to become quickly productive."
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2012: A Comprehensive Guide
"A Comprehensive Guide is a comprehensive textbook that aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for animators and designers. It helps you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2012..."
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3ds Max 2011 Bible
"If you want just one book to be your go-to guide for all things 3ds Max, this is the book. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it's all here. You'll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity."
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2011: A Comprehensive Guide
" A Comprehensive Guide is a comprehensive textbook that aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for animators and designers. It helps you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations. Keeping in view the varied requirements of the users, the textbook first introduces the basic features of 3ds Max 2011... "
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Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011
" This comprehensive guide has been completely updated to provide the most modern, detailed, and in-depth coverage of Autodesk's leading building information modeling software. This packed new edition features clear discussions of core topics that are reinforced by compelling examples and tutorials to guide you to Revit Architecture mastery."
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3ds Max 2010 Bible
"If you want just one book to be your go-to guide for all things 3ds Max, this is the book. Whether you're a beginner looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking new ways to dazzle viewers with your creations, it's all here. You'll find pages of professional tips, loads of advice, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials guaranteed to build your skills and spark your creativity."
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Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010
"Transform flat drawings and concepts into impressive 3D models with 3ds Max Design 2010 and the comprehensive instruction in this in-depth guide. The expert authors use their real-world experience to show you how to get the most out of Autodesk's powerful visualization tool with this in-depth reference and tutorial."
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Introducing Revit Architecture 2010: BIM for Beginners
"Is the perfect hands-on, step-by-step introduction to the very latest version of Autodesk's revolutionary Revit Architecture software. Through a continuous, easy-to-follow tutorial, you'll learn Revit by planning and developing a four-story office building—doing everything from designing to documenting to presenting the final project."
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Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010: Essentials: The Official Autodesk 3ds Max Training Guide
"Learning Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 Design Essentials is a superb end-to-end reference that provides users with complete info on all of the features and options available in the latest version of 3ds Max Design, so that users can learn how to use 3ds Max Design confidently in a production environment."
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