How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2009: Get Spectacular Results Fast [With CDROM]

I am an industry professional and I have used 3ds Max software for almost ten years now. I have read and reviewed several 3ds Max books. This isn't the greatest 3ds Max book I've ever used, nor is it the greatest 'Cheat' book I've ever used, but it is a useful book. Because I have experience with this software I find the hints and cheats easy to use; an inexperienced user would find this book difficult and maybe even unusable. The author writes as if he and the reader are having a one-on-one discussion, and assumes the reader is fully aware of what he is talking about. It is not a, "click here, then click here" type of book, which is the usual format for a volume of tutorials. Instead this book reads like a guide book. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn a few new tricks or improve their lighting, texturing or modeling skills with quick and easy mini-projects. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for straight forward tutorials, or anyone who is not very familiar with the 3ds Max environment.

What can I say? The book was shipped promptly and arrived before the posted date. The book was in great condition, as was described. Hassle free business, which I like.

This is a great buy. I have been using 3ds Max for 8 years now and I am pretty comfortable with the program, yet this book shined a light on some areas that I wasnt all that great in. Its easy to follow and easy to read. A great reference for the seasoned vet to the beginner. A+

How to Cheat in 3ds Max 2009 provides an outstanding series of examples of how to approach a task with an eye toward a streamlined process and quality output. The concepts and procedures are clearly defined so that anyone with a basic knowledge of 3ds Max can incorporate them into their own projects to save time and effort. The words "why didn't I think of that?" will undoubtedly go through your mind when you see Michele's approach to some of the more time consuming parts of a project. I like the fact that, rather than following a single project from the beginning of the book through the end, this text is organized by subject and task so that the readers can go straight to the subject that interests them and jump in. If you're interested in completing your 3ds Max projects in the least amount of time then this book would be a great addition to your 3ds Max library.

This book isn't for the newbie - but it can help the newbie. It's exactly what it says - a way to achieve various effects and modeling quickly and efficiently. It doesn't have exercises to make the next full length animated feature but it can help you save time, money and energy for smaller projects. It's written in an-easy-to-understand fashion but it does glaze over basic processes and tools. If you have a basic understanding of 3D modeling, it's a great book. If you are completely new to 3D, learn a little and then buy this book.