Essential CG Lighting Techniques with 3ds Max

This book and DVD package presents the concepts and techniques artists need to create convincing CG lighting effects with 3ds Max--a vital skill for any 3D artist creating models, characters and CG environments. This new edition features new sections on radiosity techniques, rendering with mental ray, and compositing, along with practical tutorials using the free demo versions of 3ds Max and Combustion supplied on the companion DVD.