3D Studio MAX r3 f/x and Design [With CDROM]

by Jon A. Bell, Johnny Ow, Ken Allen Robertson

3D Studio Max R3: f/x & Design does not try to cover everything you need to know about Kinetix's complex and flexible 3-D graphics and animation system. Instead, it focuses on two specific features:... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576104230
• ISBN13: 9781576104231
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

For Best Results, Get Both MAX F/X Books!

Both the previous 3D Studio MAX R2.5 and R3 f/x books present similar information -- cool tutorials that teach you how to do a wide variety of MAX special effects. And, as author Bell says, about one-third of the information from the R2.5 book is included in this new one, but updated. However, some of the nicest material from the R2.5 book, such as the planetoid landscape, mountain range, "Frankenstein" lightning effect, and even some models and textures are available only in the R2.5 book. Likewise, the R3 book has about 350+ pages of cool stuff in it that the R2.5 book doesn't have, either. My advice is, if you're a MAX artist, grab both books. Get the R2.5 book before it's unavailable, 'cause the tutorials are still good for R3 -- and grab this R3 book as well!Hoping there's a MAX R4 f/x book coming from these guys...

Excellent choice

This book explore the various aspect of a good 3d design like lighting, composition and textures. Unlike the other book I bought, Inside 3d studio max 3 vol 2, the tutorial in this book is easy to understand and well worth your time. Definitely a must have for all 3d studio max newbies. The plug-in itself(Grebble,Blur,terrain) is worth the money.

Consider this book a MUST HAVE!

This book is an 'upgrade' of the last book. Some useful information is repeated and about 2/3 of the book is totally new. The CD ROM alone is worth the cost of the book. I've made some incredible images using the techniques from the last book. Techniques I have seen nowhere else.

Great Book from an Excellent Author

I Think Mr. Bell is one of the few authors who has admitted that 1/3 of the book is from the previous edition. Still, I bought the book. And haven't regretted it. The new 2/3 is simply great and has made me more confident with the new MAX interface. Simply great!

Brilliant insight into 3D Graphics and Animation

Reading this book gives one an awareness of the many aspects of 3D. It awakens the senses of observation such as lighting, textures and motion. The effects are very intuitive and well chosen. The book does require prior knowledge of Studio Max and is aimed at the 3D artist wanting to take the software a little further. As a lecturer in Multimedia it is a must-buy for my students when it comes to 3D effects.