The most comprehensive guide to creating 3D objects with the popular graphics editor 3ds Max 2012 will allow everyone involved in 3D graphics to translate their ideas into high-quality 3D projects. We consider modeling using geometric objects and splines, applying materials, processing complex textures, rendering and animating objects, creating three-dimensional scenes, using effects, rendering and rendering images with the mental ray application, technology for using many effects, as well as methods for file-to-file integration of projects. For a wide range of users.