Raavi O\'connor

Beginner's Guide to Mental Ray and Autodesk Materials in 3DS Max 2016 Raavi O\'connor

Publisher Marketing: This book is aimed at those digital artists who have just started working on the 3ds Max. In this eBook, I have covered Autodesk and mental ray materials. A better understanding of materials and maps gives you ability to add realism to your artwork. The concepts you will learn using this eBook will help you a lot when you will apply shaders and textures to your models. This book is written in an easy to understand language. The important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. This book is written using 3ds Max 2016. However, you can use it without a problem with 3ds Max 2015 as well. What You Will Learn? You will learn how to use Autodesk and mental ray materials to model realistic looking surfaces. The parameters are explained with examples and related screen captures. Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided in from of Tips, Notes, and Warnings. You will gain skills by completing the examples provided in the book. What you need? To complete the examples in this book, you need v2016 of Autodesk 3ds Max. However, the book is also compatible with the v2015 of 3ds Max. To know more about 3ds Max, visit the following links: 3ds Max: http: //www.autodesk.com/products/3ds-max/overview If you are an educator or student, you access free Autodesk software from the Autodesk Education Community. The Autodesk Education Community is an online resource with more than five million members that lets educators and students to download free Autodesk software. In addition, you can connect with millions of other digital artists to know about latest and greatest in the CG industry. What are the main features of the eBook? Global Illumination, Final Gather, and Caustics explained. 9 examples to hone your skills. Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided in from of Tips, Notes, and Warnings. Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. Support for technical aspect of the book. 3ds Max files and textures used are available for download."