Creative Poll

Reveal rendering in Autodesk 3ds Max software streamlines and accelerates iterative workflows by providing precise control over what is rendered in the Viewport or Framebuffer. Access to a ProMaterials library for mental ray also provides materials for creating real-world design and building surfaces.

Streamline Your Character and Mapping Workflows
With 3ds Max 2009, Biped now offers animators a more efficient workflow for rigging quadrupeds, together with other features that facilitate the character animation process. The release also delivers new UV editing features including a UV spline mapping tool, and enhanced Pelt and Relax toolsets that streamline the UVW unwrap workflow.