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Introduction to 3D

Are you new to creating 3D models and animation on the computer?
If so, follow this link to learn how to proceed.

Modeling

Would you like to know how to take advantage of the many powerful
modeling techniques in 3ds Max Design? Use these tutorials to learn a
variety of methods for creating the exact 3D models you have in mind.

Animation

Want to make your scenes move? With the many animation methods
available in 3ds Max Design, you can. These tutorials will get you going.

Materials and Mapping 

Want to master materials? These tutorials help you use textures
to bring expression and beauty to your scenes.

Lighting 

Learn how to place and manage lights and sunlight.

Rendering

Additional aspects of rendering include using Depth-of-Field and
using particles or proxies to reduce the render time of a complex scene.

Interoperability Tutorials 

These tutorials give you practice with incorporating
3ds Max Design with other 3D and CAD applications.

Please note: You can find tutorials from previous releases of 3ds Max Design here. Also, you can find a mental ray tutorial on subsurface scattering for realistic skin effects here.

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