This book features a realistic art style of a closed issue, with six chapters are entirely new to the new version of this software is a new section added to include: an Intro to 3ds Max, a new normal map tutorial, the expanded portfolio. LOD, the new environment and more - all updated and includes the latest version of Max?. Gallery will consist of a mixture of inspirational art concept, and orthographics for the reader to construct a variety of models. ?. tutorial that starts with a simple model and gradually moved up to build more complex strength of this book is that it teaches all the important game modeling elements:? character & environment modeling, mapping, texturing, basic animation credible game characters and levels - using the latest version of 3ds Max. ? Also included: the project file step-by-step for each chapter, all the relevant files and image texture sources; panoramic skies, small scene objects, the bonus map textures & models so that artists can create whole scenes very quickly without starting from scratch? every time; many examples of what's hot and what's not in 3D modeling and also enough support images and photos to keep the beginner artist busy for months.? Unrivalled support in more than 10,000 current post -? Back up the book with a live forum and community of readers from around the world, ready to assist your work.? * New, expanded tutorial (by the time they take shown) leads the reader through the characters and environments from the beginning to the end and becomes more complex as the book takes place * Companion website features a strong and supportive forum in which the reader can get comments on the new job, develop skills them network with professionals and gaming - currently has over 10,000 posts * Companion site also offers all the project files for tutorials and source images and photos to keep busy during the month of beginner artists