Product Description

Whether the goal is to create action-packed video games, corporate logos, mechanical assemblies, or elaborate architectural visualizations, 3ds Max 9 Modeling teaches the appropriate methods. Instructor Steve Nelle explains how to model all kinds of objects with the software's vast array of modeling tools. Using hands-on examples, Steve discusses and demonstrates the building process from start to finish. Real-world projects are incorporated throughout the course to highlight key concepts and techniques. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Topics Include:

• Comprehending the geometry of modeling
• Editing with 2D and 3D shape commands
• Extruding objects
• Lathing objects
• Lofting objects
• Creating a low polygon human character
• Creating architectural objects
• NURBS and Patch modeling
• Booleans and other compound modeling techniques
• Adding and minimizing geometry
• Grouping, attaching, and linking objects
• Merging and importing files

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2226785 in Books
• Published on: 2007-10-05
• Binding: CD-ROM

From the Publisher
Each lynda.com CD/DVD course offers hours of training movies that you watch on your computer. The movies are recorded in pixel-perfect quality, and include the authors' narration and movements as they teach the subject matter. Courses include the same project files that the instructors use, so you can follow along at your own pace. lynda.com tutorials are great for visual learners and people who like to learn by doing. Topics include software applications, workflow optimization, tips and techniques, and much more. Play, fast-forward, and rewind for easy learning.

About the Author
Having worked as both a freelance 3D animator and a college instructor since 1995, Steve draws on a vast knowledge of his subject. He also knows how to keep people engaged, and offers an entertaining, upbeat approach to video training. His professional credits include high-profile documentaries, creating visual effects for a syndicated television series, and collaborating on a promotional pilot for a children's cartoon. He has also created television station IDs and commercials, courtroom visualizations, web graphics, and large-scale architectural renderings. He currently lives in southern California with his wife, Deanna. They are partners in a 3D animation and visual effects company, Powerhouse Productions.

Customer Reviews

Great Video Training on 3ds Max Modeling
If you're looking for a solid in depth demonstration of the various modeling techniques inside 3ds Max, you should give this video training DVD serious consideration. At over 13 hours in length, 3ds Max 9 Modeling offers insights and techniques that most books on the subject don't cover, and information that would many times take hours in the Help files to find. The Chapters are well organized and the topics are addressed in plenty of detail. If you're into watching someone demonstrate something as opposed to having to read how to do it, get this DVD. The pace moves quickly at times, but the author is very easy to follow (plus you can always rewind and watch it again). A great addition to any modeling enthusiast's video library!

A modelling fundamental must!
This DVD is great introduction to all the important and fundamental elements modeling in 3dsmax. This DVD thoroughly covers everything that goes into modeling in 3dsmax. The video is great for the beginner and the informally trained user alike. The DVD is very helpful and easy to understand. It is full of helpful tips and examples, and the author knows what he is doing.

I wish there were 0 stars
This is basically a video version of the 3DSMax help file. The video actually has the author navigating to the help file and reading right from the text.