Gahan, Andrew. <br/><br/>
3ds max modeling for games  insider's guide to game character, vehicle, and environment modeling.  Volume 1 /  [electronic resource] : 
Andrew Gahan. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Amsterdam ;  London :  Focal,  c2011. 
 - xvii, 458 p. :  col. ill. 
<br/><br/> Previous ed.: 2009.  Includes index. 
<br/><br/> This text provides insider tips, traps, and techniques on how to create 3d assets for use in computer games and simulation systems. It consists of a series of tutorials, starting with simpler models and moving up to more complex builds.  With 18 years under his belt in the game industry, a key contributor to the MotorStorm series, and the creator of the 3ds Max in Minutes video series (at FocalPress.com), Andrew Gahan delivers the expert techniques in 3ds Max Modeling for Games, 2nd edition. This updated edition is packed with new tutorials that will enhance your modeling skills and pump up your portfolio with high-quality work in no time. Along with Anthony O'Donnell and a team of experts, Gahan covers all of the fundamental game modeling techniques, including character and environment modeling, mapping, and texturing. Finally, a bonus section in 3ds Max Modeling for Games offers readers insights and tips on how to get their careers started in the game industry. New, expanded tutorials take readers of all abilities through full character and environment modeling from beginning to end Companion website (3d-for-games.com) offers a robust, supportive forum where readers can get commentary on new work, develop skills and portfolio art, as well as network with other game artists on a variety of projects. Also features project files for all tutorials in the book and enough support images and photos to keep the budding artist busy for months Completely updated gallery allows the reader to build on various models 
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<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780240815831 (e-book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Uniform Titles: </label><br/>3ds max (Computer file)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Computer animation.<br/>Computer graphics.<br/>Computer games--Design.<br/>Computers and IT.<br/>Digital animation<br/>3D graphics: games programming<br/>Computer programming / software engineering<br/>Computer games / online games: strategy guides<br/>Image processing<br/>Electronic, holographic & video art<br/>Games development & programming
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.