Book Description
3ds max™ 4 In Depth provides readers with a comprehensive reference for creating effects for film, movies, and games. This book covers the modeling and modification of structures from primitive objects, plus other parametric design tools found in the program. 3ds max™ 4 In Depth contains various projects to strengthen concepts learned with a color studio to showcase the results. CD-ROM is included with maps or clips needed for each exercise.

About the Author
Jon McFarland manages the design department for a national owner/developer of real estate property and retail offices. In addition, Jon teaches and works as technical editor of 3ds max(TM) 4 for colleges and businesses.

Rob Polevoi is an Assistant Professor, Computer and Video Imaging at Cogswell College in Silicon Valley, CA. He teaches courses in 3D modeling and animation from beginning through advanced levels. Rob is an industry expert on 3D graphics, covering the field for Mecklermedia's...