Building on the information presented in volume I, this book/CD-ROM guide covers the most challenging elements of 3D Studio MAX, with some 50 step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and advice from experienced users. Contains sections on advanced modeling, character modeling, material and texture mapping, production animation techniques, and video post. The CD-ROM contains exercise and example files, still and animated texture maps, a shareware graphics browser, and many demos. Assumes previous experience with the software. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.