{"product_id":"exploring-standard-materials-in-3ds-raavi-oconnor-9781515165477","title":"Exploring Standard Materials in 3ds Max 2016","description":"This book is aimed at those digital artists who have just started working on 3ds Max 2016. In this book, we have covered standard materials as well as other related materials and standard maps. A better understanding of materials and maps gives you ability to add realism to your artwork. The concepts you will learn using this book will help you a lot when you will start working on advanced materials such as VRay and mental ray materials.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is written in an easy to understand language. The important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them. This book is written using 3ds Max 2016.\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn how to use standard maps with standard and related materials to model realistic looking surfaces. The parameters are explained with examples and related screen captures. Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided in form of Tips, Notes, and Warnings. You will gain skills by completing the hands-on exercises provided in the eBook.\u003cbr\u003eHow This Book Is Structured?\u003cbr\u003eThis book is organized to provide you with the knowledge needed to master the standard materials and related maps. This book is divided into three sections: \u003cbr\u003eSection A - Standard and Related MaterialsThe section will guides you through the Standard material and related materials such as Blend, Composite, Raytrace, Multi\/Sub-Object and so forth. The examples used in the section allow you to grasp the concept explained.\u003cbr\u003eSection B - Standard MapsAutodesk 3ds Max offers many map types that you can use to enhance the look of the material. This section provides an overview of the Standard maps.\u003cbr\u003eSection C - Hands-on ExercisesIn this section, you will work on the hands-on exercises using the concepts and techniques learned in the book.\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the main features of the book?\u003cbr\u003e- All standard and related materials as well as the standard maps explained.\u003cbr\u003e- 9 examples and 4 hands-on exercises to hone your skills.\u003cbr\u003e- Additional tips, guidance, and advice is provided in form of Tips, Notes, and Warnings.\u003cbr\u003e- Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them.\u003cbr\u003e- Support for technical aspect of the book.\u003cbr\u003e- 3ds Max files and textures used are available for download.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raavi O'Connor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1515165477\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781515165477\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Raavi O'Connor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217443139839,"sku":"9781515165477","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_18fd841b-10b7-4709-b756-a31377dcfa2f.jpg?v=1771997247","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exploring-standard-materials-in-3ds-raavi-oconnor-9781515165477","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}