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 Design have made the job of design visualization specialists easier.Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2013: A Tutorial Approach textbook introduces the readers to the basic features of 3ds Max Design 2013 through tutorials. The textbook caters to the needs of both the novice and the advanced users of the software. Written with the tutorial point-of-view and the learn-by-doing theme, the textbook is ideally suited for learning at your convenience and pace.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.Salient Features of the TextbookConsists of 17 chapters that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering topics such as modeling, texturing, modifiers, lighting, cameras, animation, and so onConsists of 5 projects based on real-world models that will allow the users to apply the skills learned in the textThe first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in itConsists of real-world 3D models and examples focusing on industry experienceStep-by-step instructions are added to guide the users through the learning processProvides additional and important information in the form of notesSelf-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledgeFree Teaching and Learning ResourcesCADCIM Technologies provides the following free teaching and learning resources with this textbook:Technical supportCustomizable PowerPoint Presentations of every chapter (For faculty only)Model files of all illustrations, examples, and exercisesInstructor's Guide with solution to all review questions and instructions to create the models for exercises (For faculty only)

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