本书深入浅出、系统全面地介绍了最新版本的三维动画设计软件3D Studio MAX 3的操作方法和动画设计技巧。本书内容涉及3D Studio MAX 3的工作环境、设计概念和基础、建模、材质与贴图、灯光和摄像机、环境气氛的营造、粒子系统、常用动画技巧总结、关键帧与轨迹视图设置、动画控制器等，还专门讨论了正向运动与反向运动、角色行走动画的制作和Video Post动画合成技术，并提供了三维造型和动画设计的实例。 本书内容翔实、结构清晰、叙述简洁、图例丰富，适合于各类3D Studio MAX 3用户阅读，也可供其他从事三维设计和多媒体开发的人员参考。 -This book in layman s language, systematic and comprehensive introduction to the latest version of three-dimensional animation design software, 3D Studio MAX 3 animation of the operation and design skills. Book cover 3D Studio MAX 3 of the working environment, and basic design concepts, modeling, materials and textures, lights and cameras, creating the atmosphere, particle systems, animation techniques commonly used summary of the key frame and set the track view, animation controller and so on, are also devoted to the movement and reverse movement, the role of walking animation Animation Video Post production and synthesis technology, and provides three-dimensional modeling and animation examples.

Informative book, the structure of clear and concise narrative, rich in legend, is suitable for all types of 3D Studio MAX 3 users to read, but also for other multi-media to engage in three-dimensional design and development of reference.