3ds max 5 is the revolutionary new application that provides computer graphics professionals with advanced tools for character animation, next generation game development, and visual effects production. In this comprehensive reference, users are taken from modeling a still-life scene to animating photo-realistic and fantasy characters in a variety of organic and mechanical backgrounds. Users are shown not only how to perform an action, but which actions should be used in a variety of situations. Important tasks such as creating seamless texture and modeling a person's head are demonstrated, and special attention is given to the software's functionality. Also included are techniques to develop the efficiency and productivity of routine work.