Inside 3D Studio Max 3 [With CDROM]

I bought this book back in 2000 and only recently began really learning MAX (which is currently in version 7 !). I have another 2 books and I also had the opportunity to read the MAX 6 bible (which is quite a disappointing one). I can tell you this one is very good as an informational resource. It delves into many subjects that other (even newer) books , skipped. I take this book to read when I need to fill in some blanks and find it very deep and very well written, 10-12 professionals took the time to write chapters so every chapter is written by an expert in his field.

This book, which I have read off of a friend and have yet to buy a copy of my own, is the perfect way for the intelligent reader to learn the ways of such an awesome program It gets 5 Stars from myself and several other people that I know of. It is becase of this book that I have started my own business.

I think for me this book in an unvaluable... Thanks god for making this book for the human race...

I am not a really first max user, but this book give me very useful resources I want. I have a dozen of max books, but this is still the uncomparable one.......I am so grad I own this book.

Created by a team of expert developers and trainers, Inside 3D Studio MAX 3 is a focused, sophisticated guide to increasing your productivity with 3D Studio MAX 3. Containing case studies, as well as real-world problems and solutions, this book is an accurate, insightful, must-have resource whether you are a MAX novice or an experienced user. The authors have created hands-on tutorials that enable you to arrive at practical solutions to actual problems. Each chapter features highlighted information that is specific to MAX 3, with clearly written text that helps you understand the hows and whys of using MAX's production tools. They have included inspirational images and informative examples in different artistic styles, making this book easy to use and directly applicable to your needs. Practical solutions, background information, expert advice, and inspirational artwork: the combination makes Inside 3D Studio MAX 3 the most comprehensive reference available. 1300 pages