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With a background in engineering and computer graphics, Kelly has been all over the 3D industry and still finds it fascinating. He’s used high-level CAD workstations for product design and analysis, completed several large-scale visualization projects, created 3D models for feature films and games, worked as a freelance 3D artist, and even done some 3D programming. Kelly’s been using 3D Studio since version 3 for DOS. Kelly has also branched into training others in 3D technologies and is a frequent speaker at various conferences.
In his spare time, Kelly enjoys the outdoors while rock climbing, mountain biking, or skiing. He works at the design company he co-founded with his brother Chris, Logical Paradox Design.
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Acknowledgments.
Part I: Learning the Max Interface.
Quick Start: Animating a Dancing Cartoon Moose.
Chapter 1: Exploring the Max Interface.
Chapter 2: Controlling and Configuring the Viewports.
Chapter 3: Working with Files and XRefs.
Chapter 4: Using Vault and the Asset Tracking System.
Chapter 5: Customizing the Max Interface and Setting Preferences.
Part II: Working with Objects.
Chapter 6: Creating and Editing Primitive Objects.
Chapter 7: Selecting Objects, Setting Object Properties, and Using Layers.
Chapter 8: Transforming Objects — Translate, Rotate, and Scale.
Chapter 9: Cloning Objects and Creating Object Arrays.
Chapter 10: Grouping and Linking Objects.
Chapter 11: Working with the Schematic View.
Chapter 12: Introducing Modifiers and Using the Modifier Stack.
Part III: Modeling.
Chapter 13: Learning Modeling Basics and Working with Subobjects.
Chapter 14: Drawing and Editing 2D Splines and Shapes.
Chapter 15: Modeling with Polygons.
Chapter 16: Deforming Surfaces and Using the Mesh Modifiers.
Chapter 17: Modeling with Patches and NURBS.
Chapter 18: Working with Compound Objects.
Chapter 19: Adding and Styling Hair, Fur, and Cloth.
Part IV: Materials and Maps.
Chapter 20: Exploring the Material Editor.
Chapter 21: Creating and Applying Simple Materials.
Chapter 22: Creating Advanced Multi-Layer Materials.
Chapter 23: Adding Material Details with Maps.
Chapter 24: Unwrapping UVs and Pelt Mapping.
Chapter 25: Creating Baked Textures and Normal Maps.
Part V: Cameras and Lighting.
Chapter 26: Configuring Cameras.
Chapter 27: Using Lights and Basic Lighting Techniques.
Chapter 28: Working with Advanced Lighting, Light Tracing, and Radiosity.
Part VI: Animation.
Chapter 29: Understanding Animation and Keyframe Basics.
Chapter 30: Using Animation Layers.
Chapter 31: Using Animation Modifiers and Wiring Parameters.
Chapter 32: Animating with Constraints and Controllers.
Chapter 33: Working with Function Curves in the Track View.
Chapter 34: Combining Animations in the Motion Mixer.
Part VII: Dynamic Animation.
Chapter 35: Creating Particles and Particle Flow.
Chapter 36: Using Space Warps.
Chapter 37: Simulating Physics-Based Motion with reactor.
Chapter 38: Animating Hair and Cloth.
Part VIII: Characters.
Chapter 39: Understanding Rigging and Working with Bones.
Chapter 40: Adding Inverse Kinematics.
Chapter 41: Skinning Characters.
Chapter 42: Creating and Animating Bipeds.
Part IX: Rendering.
Chapter 43: Learning Rendering Basics.
Chapter 44: Using Atmospheric and Render Effects.
Chapter 45: Raytracing and mental ray.
Chapter 46: Batch and Network Rendering.
Part X: Post Processing.
Chapter 47: Compositing and Render Elements.
Chapter 48: Using the Video Post Interface.
Part XI: MAXScript and Plug-Ins.
Chapter 49: Automating with MAXScript.
Chapter 50: Expanding Max with Third-Party Plug-Ins.
Appendix A: What’s New with Max 9.
Appendix B: Installing and Configuring 3ds Max 9.
Appendix C: Max Keyboard Shortcuts.
Appendix D: What’s on the DVD.
Index.
