Professional Short Films with Autodesk 3ds Max

Professional Short Films with 3ds max is about using the tools in 3ds max to create short films that are on par with feature films. It teaches 3ds max users everything about animated film creation from coming up with a story, storyboards, character rigging, and animation to lighting, lip syncing, facial animation, and editing. The book provides a unique look at film production through the use of an actual film, Vacant Planet: A Curious Bit of Scrap as a case study. This case study is evaluated through a series of tutorials in which readers will create similar scenes to those found in Vacant Planet. Using the insights and techniques highlighted in the case study along with the files on the companion DVD-ROM, users will work through the creation of their own animated film. By the end of the book, they'll know how to take their animations from good to great! The book assumes prior 3ds max knowledge and is written for users who want to turn their skills toward creating short films. This is a must-have book for 3ds max users, film artists, and character animators who wish to see how to use max's animation power to the fullest!