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Architectural Rendering with 3ds Max and V-Ray
Architectural Rendering with 3ds Max and V-Ray by Markus Kuhlo and Enrico EggertFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Architectural Rendering with 3ds Max and V-Ray Photorealistic Visualization Markus Kuhlo Enrico Eggert select a series Create high-quality photorealistic renders of architectural visualizations using 3ds Max and Vray with the project-based tutorials in this book. Learn how to combine lighting and rendering
How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2011
How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2011 by Michele BousquetFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95Established authority on 3ds Max- Michele Bousquet - shares her secrets on creative and effective Max tips and tricks.
Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray, Second Edition
Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray, Second Edition by Roger Cusson and Jamie CardosoFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95Add impressive realism to architectural visualizations using 3ds Max, which has an estimated user base of over 400,000 users, and mental ray,.
Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max, Second Edition
Rendering with mental ray and 3ds Max, Second Edition by Joep van der Steen and Ted BoardmanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95Create stunning renders in mental ray of your 3ds Max projects (400,000+ users) with this step-by-step guide
How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2010
How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2010 by Michele BousquetFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95Established authority on 3ds Max (200,000+ users) - Michele Bousquet - shares her secrets on creative and effective Max tips and tricks.
Learning Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 Foundation for Games
Learning Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 Foundation for Games by AutodeskFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.99Straight from Autodesk - the authoritative introduction to key tools and techniques in the latest version of 3ds Max (300,000+ users) - as only the development team can present it. Stunning, real-world game assets (art) from Bedlam Games.
Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010: Essentials
Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010: Essentials by AutodeskFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Straight from Autodesk - the authoritative ESSENTIAL REFERENCE (plus lessons and labs) on all of the key features of the latest version of 3ds Max Design as only the development team can present it.
Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max, Third Edition
Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max, 3e by Darren BrookerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Expert guidance on creating professional standard cg lighting effects in an inspirational book and DVD package!
Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds Max, Third Edition
Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds Max, 3e by Pete DraperFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Deconstructing the Elements with 3ds Max, Third Edition Create natural fire, earth, air and water without plug-ins 3 Pete Draper select a series "A detailed, step-by-step guide to creating your own universe. Once again, Pete Draper helps everyone use 3DS Max to the max!" --Mark Walsh, Supervising Animator, Pixa
Poly-Modeling with 3ds Max
Poly-Modeling with 3ds Max: Thinking Outside of the Box by Todd DanieleFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Official Autodesk Techniques book on poly-modeling with 3ds Max (200,000+ users). The author is a Max expert on web, TV, and film graphics and shares his secrets with us!
3ds Max Modeling for Games
3ds Max Modeling for Games by Andrew GahanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Must-have modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering tips - to create stunning commercial grade game art.
How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2009
How to Cheat in 3DS Max 2009 by Michele BousquetFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95Well-respected, established authority on Max shares her secrets on creative and effective Max tips and tricks.
Learning Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 Foundation
Learning 3ds Max 2008 Foundation by AutodeskFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Official Autodesk Training Guide: A hands-on introduction to key tools and techniques in Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 based on projects by Bedlam Games and Uniform
Game Character Modeling and Animation with 3ds Max
Game Character Modeling and Animation with 3ds Max by Yancey ClintonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $46.95 Game Character Modeling and Animation with 3ds Max Yancey Clinton Autodesk Media and Entertainment Techniques Series This book takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a playable 3D character using 3DS Max. Offering a complete overview of the 3D real-time character asset creation pipeline.
Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray
Realistic Architectural Visualization with 3ds Max and mental ray by Roger Cusson and Jamie CardosoFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Bring new, client-winning realism to your visualizations with a command of the 3ds Max toolset.
Rendering with mental ray & 3ds Max
Rendering with mental ray & 3ds Max by Joep van der SteenFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $54.95Get the simple explanation of how shaders work, and learn how to achieve outstanding renders with an integrated application of mental ray features.
3ds Max 9 Essentials
3ds Max 9 Essentials by AutodeskFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95This authoritative guide presents a complete introduction to the 3ds Max 9 as only the Autodesk development team can present it.