#INSIDE 3DS
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Greg,
BTW, I noticed 2 things about the book:
1. On the rear cover you show 20 maps with .TGA extensions, yet those maps are
all .TIF files in the NRPMAPS directory. In fact there are no TGA files on the
CD at all.
2. You mention some IPAS routines in the CD from you, but I can't seem to find
any. Are there supposed to be some there (hope, hope, hope?).
-Mike
Michael:
Yes, there are supposed to be some of our evaluation IPAS routines there! New
Riders Publishing is working on it!
Greg Pyros
Another note of thanks to you (and the others): the book saved me 60 hours of
rendering time last night thanks to the Video Post field order fixing tip. Not
only that, but the extensive field discussion finally got through my thick
skull and I think I understand it all now (well, understand a tiny little bit,
but enough to be dangerous).
This book reminds me of the best of this forum — full of helpful tips and
written in a clear, straightforward manner that is easy to follow but covers
very advanced techniques. Well worth the wait.
Greg,
Will they be available here on ASOFT or through New Riders?
-Mike
Sorry guys,
what CD are you talking about ? and which book ?
thanks!
Mark
"what CD are you talking about ? and which book ?"
This book's "INSIDE 3D STUDIO Release 3" by Steven Elliot, Phillip Miller, &
Gregory (aka Greg) Pyros. The CD is tucked in the back, although a picture of
a small CD is on the front cover. ("CD-ROM includes over 200M of texture maps,
utilities, and more!")
This message thread was discussing the definition of "more".
Nik
Mark,
Greg Pyros (Pyros Partnership), Steven Elliot (Visual Language Systems) and
Phil Miller wrote a GREAT book on 3DSTUDIO called Inside 3DSTUDIO Release 3. It
FULL of great time saving tips and special effects and a great CD full of TIF
files and 3DS mesh objects.
-Mike
Hi Michael,
this book seems interesting,
where can we order this book, what is the name of the publisher,
and how much $$$,
is the book on sale yet ?
thanks
Mark
Hi Mark,
Yes, the "Inside 3D Studio" is on sale. In fact it's been selling so well
that New Riders Pu blishing has to print more already!
You should be able to find the book at most large book stores.
You can order the book direct from NRP by calling 800-541-6781.
You can also get the book from Greg Pyros at 714-833-0334.
Steven
Hi Steven,
Thanks for the info on the book, a friend of mine in Montreal, is a 3D-Studio
user, and cannot find ANY books here for 3d Studio design.
The only book is one from Paris, France, and is in french. So this wouldn't
help!, thanks!, I'll relay the message to her.
Mark
Mark,
I stumbled upon the book in a Computer ETC. computer store. It is the
ONLY one I have seen, and I go to plenty of Computer and Book stores,
although I am sure there are more around. It retailed for $49.95. It
is published by New Riders Publishing. It's ISBN # is 1-56205-075-3.
You can contact Greg Pyros here on CIS. He is one of the authors and
is on the ASOFT forum. His address is 73027,3632. I am sure he can
give you a list of places to purchase it from. You can also try CIS's
book ordering forum. Just GO CBK.
Hi Michael, I will relay the message to my Montreal friend, thanks
for the time to give me the info. bye for now Mark
Hi, Mark!
There are several books on 3D Studio, for example
1. "Mastering 3D Studio, vol.1" (with 3 more volumes promiced in the future)
with coupon for "Mirage Raytracing Engine" – $59.95
2. "3D Studio Applied" by Nancy Fulton with CD-ROM – $39.95
I bought these books at OPAMP 1-800-468-4322
3. "In the Studio" Set of video tapes (covers Release 3) – $295 from Digimation
1-800-854-4496
4. And many more…
But, trust me, nothing can be compared with "Inside 3D Studio" – it's
just different WEIGHT category (really heavy) – $49.95 at Software etc.
Enjoy your reading, Alex