The only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max available, this book is everyone’s favorite. 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. A 16-page color insert highlights cutting-edge work from 3D artists. A valuable companion DVD provides all the examples and content from the book, including unique models and textures you can customize on your own, and a searchable, full-color version of the book.

3ds Max 2009 Bible covers both 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max 2009 Design and covers:

• Navigating the viewports with the ViewCube, SteeringWheels, and other ways.
• Creating realistic materials with new ProMaterials.
• Using Spline Mapping to improve texture mapping over irregular shaped objects.
• Blending multiple texture maps together with the new Composite Map.
• Creating architectural walkthroughs with the Walkthrough Assistant.

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This is the only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max, making it a favorite of all users, from beginners to pros. If 3ds Max novices are itching to actually create something immediately, the Quick Start project in Part 1 is just for them. If experienced Max users can’t wait to check out the new software features the details are readily available. This bestseller is packed with expert advice, timesaving tips, and more than 150 step-by-step tutorials. A 16-page color insert will highlight work by various cutting-edge 3D artists. A valuable companion DVD includes all the examples and content from the book, including unique models and textures that readers can customize on their own. It also includes a searchable, full-color version of the book

don’t bother

this book is useful for letting you know what you can do with the program, but as far as learning how to do complicated task, the book doesn’t explain in enough detail for a beginner to grasp.

Sample Files Crash Program!

Good. Better if the sample files included didn’t crash the program! About half of the samples (there are tons of them) crash the program as soon as they open without doing anything more than opening! Very hard to imposable to do the tutorials without the samples! Would be great if it weren’t for this major problem!

Torn Pages

I recieved the book in a timely matter. The only problem with my book is that it has several torn pages. A few of the pages have print missing from the bottom of some of the pages.

DVD not included?

On the book it says DVD included... I did not receive one in my copy. Other than that, great product! :)

Great Comprehensive Manual

This product is a great comprehensive manual for 3ds Max ’09. It has lots of tutorials through out the book. Very easy to understand. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn more about Max.

3ds Max 2009 Bible

This is a very resourceful book no matter if you are a beginner or have used Max for a long time, this book will help you learn the newest version of Max.