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。
Uartsy Environment Creation Techniques
David demonstrates his workflow for creating highly detailed game environments. David uses ZBrush, 3Ds Max, Xnormals, and Photoshop.
The 5 most important lessons:
Rapidly and effectively create stunning hard surface and organic environment assets.
Create large and realistic mountain ranges with World Machine.
Understand how to create custom seamless textures and realistic cracked surfaces.
Create beautiful baroque architecture in 3DsMax.
How to create urban and outdoor environments from start to finish.