With it's sparse manual and hefty price tag, don't let Studio Max get you down. This is the perfect companion to the highly popular animation program, featuring information on creating advanced 3D models, molding and editing models, usage of light, shadows and effects, and more. A 100 percent useful tool.

Table of contents

Preface

Acknowledgement

Part I: Getting Started with 3D Studio MAX R3

Part II: Working with Objects

Part III: Modeling

Part IV: Materials and Maps

Part V: Lights and Cameras

Part VI: Particle Systems and Space Warps

Part VII: Model Systems

Part VIII: Animation

Part IX: Rendering and Post-Production

Part X: Extending MAX

Index