Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach,19th Edition

Prof. Sham Tickoo

• Publisher: CADCIM Technologies
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781640570474
• eBook ISBN: 9781640570474
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Welcome to the world of Autodesk 3ds Max, a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software package developed by Autodesk Inc. It is widely used by architects, game developers, design visualization specialists, and visual effects artists. A wide range of modeling and texturing tools make it an ideal platform for 3D modelers and animators. The intuitive user interface and workflow tools of Autodesk 3ds Max have made the job of design visualization specialists easier. Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach is a tutorial-based textbook that introduces the readers to the basic features of 3ds Max 2019 created on real world model through tutorials. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of the software. This textbook will help you unleash your creativity and help you create simple and complete 3D models and animations. The textbook will help the learners transform their imagination into reality with ease. Some of the Salient Features of this textbook are as follows:

• Consists of 17 chapters and 5 real world based 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.
• The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it.
• Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process.
• Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips.
• Self-Evaluation test and Review Questions 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.

Free Teaching and Learning Resources:
CADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:

• Technical support by contacting [email protected]
• Max files used in tutorials
• Customizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For Faculty only)
• Instructor 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/cadcimtech

Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2019
Chapter 2: Primitive Objects - I
Chapter 3: Primitive Objects - II
Chapter 4: Working with Splines - I
Chapter 5: Working with Splines - II
Chapter 6: Lofting, Twisting, and Deforming Objects
Chapter 7: Material Editor: Creating Materials
Chapter 8: Material Editor - Texture Maps - I
Chapter 9: Material Editor - Texture Maps - II
Chapter 10: Material Editor: Controlling Texture Maps
Chapter 11: Material Editor: Miscellaneous Materials
Chapter 12: Interior Lighting - I
Chapter 13: Interior Lighting - II
Chapter 14: Animation Basics
Chapter 15: Complex Animation
Chapter 16: Rendering
Chapter 17: Creating Walkthrough
Project 1: Creating a Windmill
Project 2: Creating a Diner
Project 3: Architectural Project
Project 4: Corporate Design Project
Project 5: Creating a Computer Center
Index

Project 1

Creating a Windmill

project Description

In this project, you will create the structure of a windmill, as shown in Figure P1-1. You will create the base structure, middle structure, and top structure of the windmill. Next, you will create the deck, deck rails, handrails, and blades of the windmill. You will apply materials to all objects of the windmill, animate the blades of the windmill, and then render the scene for the final output.

Creating the Project Folder

Create a new project folder with the name Prj_1 at \Documents\3dsmax 2019 and then save the file with the name Prj1, as discussed in Tutorial 1 of Chapter 2.

Downloading the Files

Before starting the project, you need to download the prj1_3dsmax_2019.zip file from www.cadcim.com. The path of the file is given next: Textbooks > Animation and Visual Effects > 3ds Max > Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 for Beginners: A Tutorial Approach

Extract the contents of the zip file to Documents. Open Windows Explorer and then browse to \Documents\prj1_3dsmax_2019 and then copy all files to \Documents\3dsmax 2019\Prj1\sceneassets\images.

Creating the Base of the Windmill

In this section, you will create the base structure of the windmill by using the NGon tool.

1. Make sure the Wireframe option is chosen in the Shaded viewport l...

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