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Inside 3ds max 7 Review by A. S. Eddings
Just Right for Intermediate Users
This book is perfect for the person that is comfortable with 3ds max basics and is ready to move on to the juicy treats the program has to offer. What I like most is how the example projects are based on real word examples. You wont have to suffer through boring generic concepts that don't show how the tools can be really used.
Advanced topics such as scripting, particles, rendering and compositing are presented in a way that let you put the ideas to work in your own projects quickly. For example, the scripting section shows you how to make the most of a few scripting terms so you are not overwhelmed and can start using maxscript right away.
The example walkthroughs are just right... very clear and concise but don't insult your intelligence by telling you what to click to create a box primitive.
I agree with a previous reviewer about the advanced rigging tutorial on the DVD rom. It is the best written tutorial on the subject I have seen.
Even though 3ds max 8 has been announced, this reference is still very current and definitely a "must buy".