Best way to learn 3DsMax?

[d1abolic]

What's the best way to learn? I've been trying a little bit on my own but it takes forever to find the stuff i need. Maybe a book or something? Or a site?

 

[d1abolic]

Ahem!

 

[yobarman]

the best way is to read the instruction book that comes with but, obviously

there are a couple books out there, check amazon.com

 

[kazeakuma]

Well, depending on cost. Go look at sites like 3D Spline or
3D Cafe

Both sites have tutorials and links to other sites. There's many more but they're easy to find so I won't list em all.

If you're going for a book, then I'd recommend one that comes with a CD with textures/models/etc and will at least step you through a basic scene. If you're looking for animation then there are books that will step you through an animation (which is why books with CDs are much more useful).

Unfortunately I can't recommend any books as I am not a heavy Max user (Softimage all the way ) and I've kept myself up to date since 2.5 anyway.

 

[eliteorange]

i recommend the inside 3ds MAX series book... esp. the new one MAX4

 

[Foundation]

I have a mastering the 3dmax R3 book, let me know if you want to buy it off me