This text book introduces the readers to 3Ds Max 2018, one of the world’s leading animation and 3D modeling applications. In this text book, the author emphasizes on 3D modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. Also, the chapters are structured in pedagogical sequence that makes this textbook very effective in learning the features and capabilities of the software.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max 2019

Chapter 2: Standard Primitives

Chapter 3: Extended Primitives

Chapter 4: Working with Architectural Objects

Chapter 5: Splines and Extended Splines

Chapter 6: Modifying Splines

Chapter 7: Materials and Maps

Chapter 8: Modifying 3D Mesh Objects

Chapter 9: Graphite Modeling Technique

Chapter 10: NURBS Modeling

Chapter 11: Compound Objects

Chapter 12: Modifiers

Chapter 13: Lights and Cameras

Chapter 14: Animation Basics

Chapter 15: Systems, Hierarchy, and Kinematics

Chapter 16: Rigid Body Dynamics and Helpers

Chapter 17: Particle Systems and Space Warps-I

Chapter 18: Particle Systems and Space Warps-II

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Prof. Sham Tickoo