3ds max is the world's most widely used professional 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution, offering the ultimate in professional 3D tools required for creating eye-catching visual effects, cutting edge games, and distinct design visualizations.
With an extensive new feature set designed to increase performance and productivity, 3ds max 7 offers animators powerful new creative workflow tools, including the most comprehensive advanced character animation toolset currently available, acclaimed visual effects tools, and support for the next generation production environment.
NEW! features of 3ds max 7 include:
- Industry-leading normal mapping tools
- 3ds max 7 animation technology includes all new tools for creating normal maps and previewing the results in the viewport using DX9 shaders. Plus, 3ds max 7 is now the first major 3D application to support normal maps in the rendering process, allowing artists to add amazing detail while limiting the total volume of geometry in a scene.
- Character creation and animation
- 3ds max 7 software introduces great character modeling tools into the skinning system to make incredibly detailed and realistic characters. 3ds max 7 software also includes the award-winning character animation system, character studio, as a fully integrated standard component.
- Performance
- Stability and performance are critical issues to any 3D artist. 3ds max 7 technology continues to enhance stability while introducing numerous performance enhancements, including the new TurboSmooth smoothing system, increased Viewport speed, and a new Object Culling system that procedurally reduces the number of objects displayed, keeping the focus on critical aspects of the scene.
Volume Licensing for Schools:
Sprysoft Part Number: ss229010
Manufacturer Part Number: 12810-011452-9750