3ds Max 8, w. CD-ROM

Part I. Explore the 3ds Max 8 Interface.
Chapter 1. Optimizing the 3ds Max Environment.
Chapter 2. Working with Objects.
Chapter 3. Organizing Objects.
Part II. Modeling Your Objects.
Chapter 4. Create Objects Efficiently in 3ds Max.
Chapter 5. Modifying 2D Objects.
Chapter 6. Modifying 3D Objects.
Chapter 7. creating Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Objects.
Part III. Animating Your Scene.
Chapter 8. Control Animation Using Keyframes.
Chapter 9. Working with the Track View.
Chapter 10. Working with Controllers and Constraints.
Chapter 11. Adjusting Animation with the Curve Editor.
Chapter 12. Working with the Dope Sheet Editor.
Chapter 13. Working with Hierarchies.
Part IV. Working with Materials and Maps.
Chapter 14. Using the Material Editor.
Chapter 15. Working with the Material and Map Browser.
Chapter 16. Using Material and Channel Types.
Part V. Adding Lights and Cameras.
Chapter 17. Using Standard Lights.
Chapter 18. Using Advanced Lighting.
Chapter 19. Using Cameras.
Part VI. Performing Quality Rendering.
Chapter 20. Using the Render Tools.
Chapter 21. Using the Render Scene Dialog Box.
Chapter 22. Applying rendering Effects.
Part VII. Apply Effects for Super Results.
Chapter 23. create Atmospheric Effects.
Chapter 24. Working with particle Systems.
Chapter 25. Using Space Warps.
Chapter 26. Working with the Reactor.
Chapter 27. Controlling a Character with Character Studio.
Chapter 28. Adding Colth to Your Scenes.
Chapter 29. Adding Hair and Fur to your Objects.
Part VIII. Appendix.

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