 What's New in Autodesk 3ds Max 2012
 What's New in Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 
         
| Essential Concepts If you are new to 3D modeling and animation, these concepts and methods help you turn a first sketch into a 3D model. |   | 
| Setting the Scene Geometry and surfaces give shape to your models. |   | 
| Lights, Cameras, and Materials Lights, cameras, and materials add depth and realism to a scene. |   | 
| Characters Characters create interest, interacting with each other or with objects in the scene. |   | 
| Animating Objects Animation adds motion that helps you tell a story. |   | 
| Rendering to See the Results The final step in creating a scene or animation is to render it with full effects. |   |