Amazon.com description: Product Description: Whether you are new to 3D Studio MAX, upgrading from a previous release, or moving from 2D to 3D design, 3D Studio MAX X Fundamentals has everything you need to get up to speed quickly and easily. With fully illustrated examples, easy-to-follow exercises, time saving tips, and helpful notes, you'll learn how to build fundamental objects, create realistic textures, light a scene, place cameras, render basic animation, and more. This hands-on guide also explains complex 3D design concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand language to give you a solid foundation in the basics.