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Modeling a Character in 3ds max®, Second Edition (Wordware Game Developer's Library) [Kindle Edition]

Paul Steed (Author)

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Written by one of the computer game industry's leading character modellers and animators, this book will have instant recognition as one of the most definitive treatments using 3DS Max to make real-time character content for games. The title is ideally suited for would-be modellers and animators, but professionals experienced with 3DS Max will find the title appropriate because of the many previously undocumented tips and tricks specifically for advanced character creation in 3DS Max. Steed provides detailed coverage of all aspects of creating characters like those seen in Quake III: Arena. The book provides insight into the game industry through anecdotal and informative sidebars. Usable sample meshes are included in both the book and CD.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 35246 KB
Print Length: 600 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 155622088X
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2 edition (25 Oct 2010)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B004E1092K
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #416,171 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #15 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Programming > Games Programming > Charcter Development
- #82 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Programming > Games Programming > 3D

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Excellent Book - Very Helpful! 1 Mar 2004

By R. Banks

Format:Paperback

After fiddling around with 3ds Max 5 for a couple of months, with the aim of building my very own UT2003 character i had very limited success (well no success really!) enter Paul Steed....

This book and its conversational, anecdotal style sky-rocketed my knowledge in a matter of days! From being an absolute beginner at character modelling i now find myself pondering the complexities of improving the definition of my characters gluteus maximus!!!

the book has tons of pictures (B&W and some a little difficult to see clearly - only MINOR gripe) and it WILL help beginners.

forget printing pages and pages of net tutorials just buy this book, you will not look back. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, it has exponentially increased my confidence and ability in all areas of max5, and i'm well on my way to my own UT2003 character!

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

Excellent! 24 Oct 2001

By Mr S A Barquin

Format:Paperback

Ok, I've been waiting for a book of this kind for a long time. i started low polygon modelling a while back relying on online tutorials and such. Finally Paul's book was released over here in the UK and i must say it is the bible of character design using 3d studio max or any other application. Opening the book i discovered that not only does Paul show how to construct the model but show's preperation techniques, texture mapping etc. Everyone can learn so much from this book, optimizing, poly reduction and how to adapt the techniques for other model ideas. Great stuff.
Can't wait for his next book, lets get these characters animated........

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

The good, the bad and the ugly 26 Jan 2003

By "knigget"

Format:Paperback

The book seemed soley based for the beginners of 3D Studio Max. It goes into depth into character modelling, and theres a few new techniques that i picked up to improve my modelling skills.

The Problem i had with the book is that there was only one mesh to do. it didn't go into the organic side of modelling and to my surprise there wasn't a section on animating your final character.

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Not the best

Iv been a 3ds max artist for about 6 years now and i bought this book when it first came out and was very disappointed with it. Read more

Published on 26 July 2007 by M. Ashton

Not impressed.

Everyone seems to love this book except me.

I feel as though it is vague, and not greatly helpful. Read more

Published on 7 Feb 2005 by Mr. Stewart K. Jones

This Book

In 3 simple words "THIS BOOK RULES"

I just got it and I can't put it down!

It's a must for anyone looking to learn 3DSM or anyone that has been using Max for a while! Read more

Published on 26 Jan 2004 by "nuttyml2"

Great book, but a few drawbacks...

The book guides you through different modeling techniques, but unfortunately there is no section covering how to animate the character, which is very annoying.

Published on 15 Dec 2003

Excellent!

This book is the best book I have read on 3d modelling. The Paul Steed gives a real human touch to the book, using examples from his career and little snippets of information here... Read more

Published on 23 Feb 2003 by Lee Morris

Gimme more!!!

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. The explanations are easy to follow and very well illustrated. Read more

Published on 11 Oct 2002

Very Good For a Beginner

I am new to max and this book is great for going through all the different techniques for modelling in max. Read more

Published on 29 July 2002 by MR L TRIMBLE

an amazing book!

I work in a computer games company but am new to using 3ds max, using this book i have been able to model some great charcters and i recommend it to anyone who is new to this... Read more

Published on 20 Jun 2002

generally good for beginners- some good intermediate advice

gets right down to the nitty gritties of modelling- very specific- 400 pgs for one character? thats a lot of pages devoted to edge turning. Read more

Published on 22 Jan 2002 by ianshep2300@hotmail.com

one of the best so far!

even though the book does only deal with one character,it does so with different methods,also the little extras from Mr Steed's own experience make it more than just another text... Read more

Published on 30 Dec 2001 by booth_1@hotmail.com

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