3D Studio Max,常简称为3ds Max或MAX,是Autodesk公司开发的基于PC系统的三维动画渲染和制作软件。其前身是基于DOS操作系统的3D Studio系列软件,最新版本是2013。在Windows NT出现以前,工业级的CG制作被SGI图形工作站所垄断。3D Studio Max + Windows NT组合的出现一下子降低了CG制作的门槛,首选开始运用在电脑游戏中的动画制作,后更进一步开始参与影视片的特效制作,例如:《X战警II》,《最后的武士》等。
PLURALSIGHT 3DS MAX GRAPHITE MODELING TOOLS FUNDAMENTALS
For some there is much mystery surrounding the Modeling Ribbon and the tools it contains in 3ds Max. In this course, 3ds Max Graphite Modeling Tools Fundamentals, will introduce you to all of Graphite Modeling Tools and will demonstrate how they can be used to make your day to day modeling and editing task within 3ds Max easier and more efficient. You’ll learn that aside from being conveniently placed to reduce UI clutter, these tools are extremely powerful. First, you’ll discover how to customize the ribbon. Next, you’ll explore how to use the swift loop and paint connect tools. Finally, you’ll dig into the Paint Deformation, Object Paint, and Selection tools. By the end of this course, you’ll know more about these tools and all of their fundamentals and then some. Software required: 3ds Max.