Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 Tutorial for Beginners - Step-by-Step 3D Modeling Guide | Learn 3D Animation & Design for Architecture, Gaming & Film Production

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Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based textbook that introduces the readers to the features of 3ds Max 2020 such as modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering in an effective and simple manner. In this edition, the readers will also learn about arnold materials, lights, and rendering. Also, some new and enhanced features of 3ds Max 2020 such as Chamfer Modifier and OSL map are covered in this edition.Salient Features of Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for Beginners textbook:Consists of 17 chapters and 5 real world projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation.The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation.Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.Student project has been given at the end of this book to test and enhance the skills of students.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2020Chapter 2: Primitive Objects – I (Enhanced)Chapter 3: Primitive Objects – II(Enhanced)Chapter 4: Working with Splines – I (Enhanced)Chapter 5: Working with Splines - IIChapter 6: Lofting, Twisting, and Deforming ObjectsChapter 7: Material Editor: Creating MaterialsChapter 8: Material Editor - Texture Maps - IChapter 9: Material Editor - Texture Maps - IIChapter 10: Material Editor: Controlling Texture MapsChapter 11: Material Editor: Miscellaneous Materials (Enhanced)Chapter 12: Interior Lighting - IChapter 13: Interior Lighting - IIChapter 14: Animation Basics (Enhanced)Chapter 15: Complex Animation (Enhanced)Chapter 16: Arnold Materials, Lights, and Rendering (New)Chapter 17: Creating WalkthroughProject 1: Creating a WindmillProject 2: Creating a DinerProject 3: Architectural ProjectProject 4: Corporate Design ProjectProject 5: Creating a Computer CenterIndexFree Teaching and Learning Resources:CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:Technical support by contacting [email protected] files used in tutorialsInstructor Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only)Additional learning resources at https://3dsmaxexperts.blogspot.com and youtube.com/cadcimtechWe also provide video courses on Autodesk 3ds Max. To enroll, please visit the CADCIM website using the following link: https://www.cadcim.com/video-coursesAbout the Authors:CADCIM Technologies, Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University Northwest, and the team of dedicated contributing authors at CADCIM Technologies are committed to bring you the best textbooks and free teaching and learning resources on CAD/CAM/CAE, GIS, Civil, Animation and VFX, and related technologies. We strive to be the first and the best. That is our promise and our goal.Our team of authors consists of highly qualified and experienced animation and visual effects artists who have a strong academic and industrial background. They understand the needs of the students, the faculty, and the challenges the students face when they start working in industry. All our books have been structured in a way that facilitates teaching and learning, and also exposes students to real-world applications. The textbooks, apart from providing comprehensive study material, are well appreciated for the simplicity of content, clarity of style, and the in-depth coverage of the subject.