This book and DVD package, co-branded with Autodesk, presents the concepts and techniques you need to create convincing CG lighting effects with 3ds Max; a vital skill for any 3D artist creating models, characters and CG environments. The stunning color illustrations throughout the book illustrate just what you can achieve, and the tutorial lessons will help you to do so.Every ounce of theory is backed up with practical tutorials, using the free demo versions of 3ds Max and Combustion supplied on the companion DVD. The tutorials take you from the fundamentals of lighting, right through to advanced techniques. This new edition features new sections on radiosity techniques, rendering with mental ray, and compositing.
* A one-stop master class in CG lighting with 3ds Max co-published with Autodesk
* Discover both the art and the science of lighting CG models and environments
* Companion DVD includes tutorial files and bonus demo software to help you take your skills further
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