3D Animation Books
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Autodesk 3ds Max 2024 Basics Guide
Published July 28, 2023
Beginner - Intermediate
906 pages
- Takes a beginner-friendly approach that assumes no prior knowledge of Autodesk 3ds Max
- Uses clear, easy-to-follow tutorials with accompanying video instruction to enhance your learning experience
- Detailed lessons progress from basic functions to advanced techniques
- Real-world examples help you apply your skills in a professional setting
- Includes coverage of the newest features and improvements to Autodesk 3ds Max 2024
Autodesk Maya 2024 Basics Guide
Published July 7, 2023
Beginner
656 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes extensive video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
- This edition features video tutorials of every exercise in the book
Autodesk Maya 2023 Basics Guide
Published August 10, 2022
Beginner
660 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
Autodesk 3ds Max 2022 Fundamentals
Published August 30, 2021
By ASCENT
Beginner - Intermediate
696 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3ds Max
- Uses real world tasks encountered in everyday use
- Geared towards professionals in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industries
- Covers modeling, assembling files, materials, lighting, rendering and animation
- Thorough coverage of tools teaches you to take full advantage of Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk Maya 2022 Basics Guide
Published August 9, 2021
Beginner
648 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
- This edition features two new chapters covering primitive objects and deformers
Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Complete Reference Guide
Published August 21, 2020
All Users
1312 pages
- The ultimate guide to learning and using 3ds Max 2021
- Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, step by step tutorials
- Gets beginners started and teaches experienced users the newest capabilities of 3ds Max
- Advanced topics include crowd simulation, particle systems, rigid body dynamics, state sets, compositing, radiosity, network rendering, and MAXScript
- Features more than 150 tutorials and complete references detailing all primitives, modifiers, materials, maps, and controllers
- Includes videos outlining the basics of every section in the book
Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 Fundamentals
Published August 18, 2020
By ASCENT
Beginner - Intermediate
690 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3ds Max
- Uses real world tasks encountered in everyday use
- Geared towards professionals in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industries
- Covers modeling, assembling files, materials, lighting, rendering and animation
- Thorough coverage of tools teaches you to take full advantage of Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk Maya 2020 Basics Guide
Published April 21, 2020
Beginner
576 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 Complete Reference Guide
Published August 13, 2019
All Users
1300 pages
- The ultimate guide to learning and using 3ds Max 2020
- Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, step by step tutorials
- Gets beginners started and teaches experienced users the newest capabilities of 3ds Max
- Advanced topics include crowd simulation, particle systems, rigid body dynamics, state sets, compositing, radiosity, network rendering, and MAXScript
- Features more than 150 tutorials and complete references detailing all primitives, modifiers, materials, maps, and controllers
- Includes videos outlining the basics of every section in the book
Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 Fundamentals
Published August 5, 2019
By ASCENT
Beginner - Intermediate
686 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3ds Max
- Uses real world tasks encountered in everyday use
- Geared towards professionals in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industries
- Covers modeling, assembling files, materials, lighting, rendering and animation
- Thorough coverage of tools teaches you to take full advantage of Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk Maya 2019 Basics Guide
Published April 2, 2019
Beginner
576 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 Complete Reference Guide
Published July 25, 2018
All Users
1304 pages
- The ultimate guide to learning and using 3ds Max 2019
- Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, step by step tutorials
- Gets beginners started and teaches experienced users the newest capabilities of 3ds Max
- Advanced topics include crowd simulation, particle systems, rigid body dynamics, state sets, compositing, radiosity, network rendering, and MAXScript
- Features more than 150 tutorials and complete references detailing all primitives, modifiers, materials, maps, and controllers
- Includes videos outlining the basics of every section in the book
- This edition contains new chapters on fluid simulations and 3ds Max Interactive
Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 Fundamentals
Out of Print
Published July 25, 2018
By ASCENT
Beginner - Intermediate
682 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3ds Max
- Uses real world tasks encountered in everyday use
- Geared towards professionals in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industries
- Covers modeling, assembling files, materials, lighting, rendering and animation
- Thorough coverage of tools teaches you to take full advantage of Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 Fundamentals
Out of Print
Published October 24, 2017
By ASCENT
Beginner - Intermediate
672 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3ds Max
- Uses real world tasks encountered in everyday use
- Geared towards professionals in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industries
- Covers modeling, assembling files, materials, lighting, rendering and animation
- Thorough coverage of tools teaches you to take full advantage of Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk Maya 2018 Basics Guide
Out of Print
Published October 20, 2017
Beginner
576 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes all new video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2018 Complete Reference Guide
Out of Print
Published July 31, 2017
All Users
1268 pages
- The ultimate guide to learning and using 3ds Max 2018
- Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, step by step tutorials
- Gets beginners started and teaches experienced users the newest capabilities of 3ds Max
- Advanced topics include crowd simulation, particle systems, rigid body dynamics, state sets, compositing, radiosity, network rendering, and MAXScript
- Features more than 150 tutorials and complete references detailing all primitives, modifiers, materials, maps, and controllers
- Now includes videos outlining the basics of every section in the book
Autodesk Maya 2017 Basics Guide
Out of Print
Published January 5, 2017
Beginner
544 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro
Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 Fundamentals
Out of Print
Published September 26, 2016
By ASCENT
Beginner - Intermediate
704 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3ds Max
- Uses real world tasks encountered in everyday use
- Geared towards professionals in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industries
- Covers modeling, assembling files, materials, lighting, rendering and animation
- Thorough coverage of tools teaches you to take full advantage of Autodesk 3ds Max
Kelly L. Murdock's Autodesk 3ds Max 2017 Complete Reference Guide
Out of Print
Published August 25, 2016
All Users
1300 pages
- The ultimate guide to learning and using 3ds Max 2017
- Covers all the basics as well as advanced topics using easy to follow, step by step tutorials
- Gets beginners started and teaches experienced users the newest capabilities of 3ds Max
- Advanced topics include crowd simulation, particle systems, rigid body dynamics, state sets, compositing, radiosity, network rendering, and MAXScript
- Features more than 150 tutorials and complete references detailing all primitives, modifiers, materials, maps, and controllers
Autodesk Maya 2016 Basics Guide
Out of Print
Published September 18, 2015
Beginner
532 pages
- Designed for users completely new to 3D modeling and animation
- Covers the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya using easy to follow steps
- Includes video instruction to make learning Maya clear and easy
- Introduces you to the Maya interface, modeling, texturing, animating, visual effects and more
- Advanced topics such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced
- Teaches you how to use Maya to create stunning 3D models, stills and animations like a pro