Michele Bousquet

John McIver

Daniel Douglas

This book is designed for those who are familiar with AutoCAD's 2D commands and are ready to make the leap to 3D. It provides the reader with the fundamentals of 3D modeling and animation, as well as all the knowledge needed to start work on projects in 3D with 3D Studio.

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Achieving believable motion in animation requires an understanding of physics that most of us missed out on in art school. Although animators often break the laws of physics for comedic or dramatic effect, you need to know which laws you’re breaking in order to make it work. And while large studios might be able to spend a lot of time and money testing different approaches or hiring a physics consultant, smaller studios and independent animators have no such luxury. This book takes the mystery out of physics tasks like character motion, light and shadow placement, explosions, ocean movement, and outer space scenes, making it easy to apply realistic physics to your work. Physics concepts are explained in animator’s terms, relating concepts specifically to animation movement and appearance. Complex mathematical concepts are broken down into clear steps you can follow to solve animation problems quickly and effectively. Bonus companion website at www.physicsforanimators.com offers additional resources, including examples in movies and games, links to resources, and tips on using physics in your work. Uniting theory and practice, author Michele Bousquet teaches animators how to swiftly and efficiently create scientifically accurate scenes and fix problem spots, and how and when to break the laws of physics. Ideal for everything from classical 2D animation to advanced CG special effects, this book provides animators with solutions that are simple, quick, and powerful.

Physics for Animators

Aaron Ross

Harness the power of Autodesk[registered] 3ds Max[registered] 8 with the newest edition from the widely successful Harnessing 3ds Max series. Written to reflect the latest features of the 3ds Max 8 software, this book retains the easy-to-follow writing style that it is known for, providing uses with the perfect tool for learning the world's most popular 3D graphics program. The authors lead you through the complex world of 3ds Max step by step, so you'll build experience and confidence as you progress through the book. Clear and concise explanations, ample illustrations, and easy-to-follow tutorials make this book the ideal choice for users of computer graphics, both inside and outside the classroom.

Harnessing 3ds Max 8

Harness the power of 3ds max 5! Harnessing 3ds max 5 is the perfect tool for learning the world’s most popular 3D graphics program. The authors lead you through the complex world of 3ds max step by step, so you’ll build experience and confidence as you progress through the book. Clear and concise explanations, ample illustrations, and easy-to-follow tutorials make Harnessing 3ds max 5 the ideal choice for users of computer graphics, both inside and outside the classroom.This book gives a practical introduction to 3ds max, and provides many real-world examples of its most powerful features. When you finish this book, you will be able to:• understand concepts of computer graphics and 3D space• navigate effortlessly through the 3ds max interface• use powerful modeling techniques• design natural-looking materials• use lighting to affect the look of your scene• control virtual cameras• animate with forward and inverse kinematics• create special effects with particles, atmospheres, and Render Effects3ds max 5 has many new features to create high-end 3D graphics and animation. This book covers many of these new tools, including:• incredible modeling tools within the Editable Poly object• Set Key interface for greater animation control• better animation editing with the Dope Sheet and Curve Editor• improved character setup with Skin and Bones• photo-realistic Advanced Lighting• Ink ‘n Paint material for quality renderings of cartoons and line drawings

Harnessing 3ds Max 5

Need to solve problems quickly to develop creative projects within your time and budget? Want to hone your 3ds Max skills so you can concentrate on your modeling, lighting, texturing, and animation? Then How to Cheat in 3ds Max is for you! Michele Bousquet shows how to work from the problem to the solution - from the viewpoint of a CG artist who has been commissioned to create a job and is working to a deadline. With her in-depth knowledge of the little-known secrets used by the pros to produce creative, professional artwork and animation, Michele is THE go-to guru for designers and animators who want to create great effects fast. This accessible, practical book and CD package is such a goldmine of artistic inspiration, timesaving practical tips, tricks and step-by-step workthroughs that you'll wonder how you survived without it. Written for 3ds Max 2009 and backwards compatible with 3ds Max 2008.

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How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2009

Provides a variety of shortcuts and workthroughs to get the most out of 3ds Max to create effective special effects, animations, realistic textures, and game elements.

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