Illustrates tips for creating sophisticated animations with the 3ds max 4 graphics program in a series of three projects for TV commercials. Chismar, who is senior animator for MSNBC, provides instructions for techniques such as creating a composite environment map, adding special effects, synchronizing animation to an audio track, rendering multiple cameras with field of view, and beveling a shape. The CD-ROM contains exercise files. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
John Chismar, Senior 3d Animator at MSNBC, has been working in 3D animation since 1991 and in media animation since 1993. Using 3ds max, Chismar has garnered several awards for his work: 1997 and 1998 Emmy Awards; 3D Design magazine Big Kahuna Awards in 1998, 1999, and 2000; three Broadcast Design Association International Bronze Awards; and a 1995-96 Emmy nomination.
John has previously published 3D Studio MAX 3 Media Animation (0735700508) with New Riders.