If you have ever struggled to transfer from one 3D program to another as you complete the intricate details of your digital masterpiece, then you know how frustrating it can be to keep track of the tools within each program. Autodesk Maya and Autodesk 3ds Max Side-by-Side offers a unique, hands-on look at the steps that are taken to create the same piece of art within each of these popular 3D programs. Each chapter breaks down the steps to create a project in Maya, and then details the corresponding steps to create the same project in 3ds Max. Along the way, you'll learn how to use various polygon modeling tools, shaders, NURBS, subdivision surfaces, textures, and animation controls.
This hands-on book allows you to jump right in and begin creating your own art. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced 3D artist, the tutorials found within this book will help you conquer essential techniques for billding and animating 3D models using each powerful 3D program. Using the skills taught by the authors and the programs included on the CD-ROM, you'll be able to work through each tutorial in the book.
Chapter 1 Whys and Hows
Maya Chapter 2 Where did I Put That?
Max Chapter 3
Maya Chapter 3 Building Simple 3D Models
Max Chapter 3 Building Simple 3D Models
Maya Chapter 4 Polygons Anyone?
Max Chapter 4 Polygons Anyone?
Maya Chapter 5 Nervous About NURBS
Max Chapter 5 Nervous About NURBS
Maya Chapter 6 Made in the Shader
Max Chapter 6 Made in the Shader
Maya Chapter 7 Gaining Character
Max Chapter 7 Gaining Character
Maya Chapter 8 Color and Movement
Max Chapter 8 Color and Movement
Maya Chapter 9 Motion Control
Max Chapter 9 Motion Control