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Posted: Mar 12, 2010
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Complete with the new Slate Material Editor, this book covers EVERYTHING you’ll need to know to master this technique. I’ve already learned new techniques for backburner network rendering, importons and irradiance particles. If you want more out of your 3ds Max/3ds max Design application, pre-order it here.
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| Posted by Jenni O'Connor on Mar 01, 2011 at 08:40 AM
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Thanks for buying the book! I do certainly assume some familiarity with 3ds Max; the Max program comes with some great tutorials which can get you started with using the software and I encourage you to spend some time on those. Much of the book is very usable for beginning users bringing in models from Revit, for instance, particularly if you use the new Slate material editor described in Chapter 2, and learn how to add lights and transform the position and rotation of objects if needed.
3ds Max Design is a big program and it is not uncommon for new users to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools and options. It does get easier with time and it is just something you have to keep using, playing, and exploring to gain familiarity and become more efficient. Many of the 3DATS books are great beginning-to-expert resources and their new project-based book looks especially good, albeit using Vray rather than the included mental ray. Although spending time with a book seems like a lot of time, invariably the tools and techniques you'll learn will make you more efficient and save you time in the long run.
Jenni
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| Posted by Mirrodin on Feb 24, 2011 at 04:09 PM
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| I just got this book today. However, I have not started reading it yet. I don't know how to use 3ds Max Design and I am currently trying to learn on my own. To me its difficult. I have a degree in Architecture and I was exposed to different programs, but because the demand I didn't have much time to "play" with the programs in order to learn them (since the instructors weren't playing with my grades). Now that I've graduated I am trying to extend my skill set to graphic design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign) along with doing Architectural Visualization. I'm hoping I can find some resources that will better explain to me what and how I need to do things with all the programs I am interested in. If there is anyone who can give me tips as a beginner I would greatly appreciate it.
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| Posted by Jenni O'Connor on Mar 12, 2010 at 01:44 PM
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I'm glad you have enjoyed the book, Eddie! Hopefully, now that it is done, I'll have a lot more time to spend on The Area. :)
Jenni
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