Welcome to the World of 3ds Max 2008

Welcome to
Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 Tutorials

New tutorial: Rendering with mental ray: Sky Portal and Exposure Control
Introduction to 3D Are you new to creating 3D models and animation on the computer? If so, follow this link to learn how to proceed.

Modeling Would you like to know how to take advantage of the many powerful modeling techiques in 3ds Max? Use these tutorials to learn a variety of methods for creating the exact 3D models you have in mind.		Materials and Mapping Want to master materials and mapping? These tutorials help you understand how to use textures and mapping coordinates to bring the utmost expresion and beauty to your scenes.

Animation Want to make your scenes move? With the many animation methods available in 3ds Max, you can. From bouncing a ball to walking through a house, these tutorials will get you going.		Character Animation Make your virtual actors act, starting with basic Biped and moving on to more advanced character-animation techniques.

Lighting and Rendering These tutorials go for extreme chiaroscuro by showing you how to place and manage lights and shadows. You'll also learn basic rendering, and master global illumination with the mental ray pro renderer.		Special Effects Special-effects movies rule the roost in Hollywood these days, and our SFX tutorials will help you emulate the big boys, from particles effects to lens effects to dynamic simulations, including rag-doll physics.

Hair and Cloth Tired of bald characters with stiff clothing? These tutorials show you how to take maximum advantage of the lifelike hair and natural cloth features in 3ds Max.		Project Management Are you interested in integrating 3ds Max into your existing film effects pipeline? Follow this link to learn how to produce results without sacrificing schedule or quality.

Please note: The basic tutorials presented here are intended primarily for those new to 3ds Max and people who need to refresh their skills. For a fuller tutorial set with more advanced material, please go to this page and download the 3ds Max 8 Tutorials Online Help (or PDF versions) and the Scene And Support Files. Also, you can find a new, advanced mental ray tutorial on subsurface scattering for realistic skin effects here.

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