Tags: 3D, 3ds Max, Animation, Composite Map, Director, Interactive 3D Animation, mapping, ViewCube, Walkthrough

If you want just one book to be your go-to guide for all things 3ds Max, this is the book. 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.
- Discover the ViewCube, SteeringWheels, and more ways to navigate the viewports
- Use the new ProMaterials to create realistic materials
- Improve texture mapping over irregular shaped objects using Spline Mapping
- Blend multiple texture maps together with the new Composite Map
- Easily create architectural walkthroughs with the Walkthrough Assistant