eBook: Beginner’s Guide to Modeling, Shading, and Lighting in 3ds Max 2016

The Beginner’s Guide to Modeling, Shading, and Lighting in 3ds Max 2016 offers a hands-on exercises based strategy for all those digital artists [no experience required] who have just started working on the 3ds Max and interested in learning modeling, shading, and texturing in 3ds Max. This brilliant guide takes you step-by-step through the whole process of modeling, shading, texturing, and lighting. All tools, features, and concepts are discussed in detail.

In this book, the author has covered polygon and spline modeling techniques, modeling processes using Ribbon, material editors, Autodesk Materials, standard materials/maps, and mental ray’s Arch & Design material. A better understanding of materials and maps gives you ability to add realism to your artwork. Also, the author has covered standard, photometric, and mental ray lights. The concepts you will learn using this book will immensely help you in creating realistic
looking models.