Autodesk® 3ds Max® Techniques | Building a Character for Games

for Windows

$29.99

Reasons to Buy

• Build a low-poly model that is optimized for game play




• Refine it to create the hi-poly model you need to generate normal maps




• Work with symmetrical and asymmetrical geometry; add just enough detail to make the character stand out; adjust smoothing groups as needed

System Requirements

• Autodesk 3ds Max 8 or later




• Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 or higher




• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6 or later




• Apple® QuickTime® Player 7 or later




• 3ds Max System Requirements>>

Learning Objectives

• Original Idea and Concept Art




• Starting the Low-Res Model with the Arm




• Adding the Face




• Working with Details and Smoothing Groups




• Adding Asymmetrical Detail




• Adding Detail to the Hi-Res Model




• Creating Rivets




• Adding Anatomical Detail




• Fine Tuning and Finishing

Product Details

Skill Level: Intermediate
Format: e-DVD [approx. 165 minutes]
Date Published: April 2007