A book/CD-ROM package showing how to use advanced techniques of Max R3 to create special effects in film, video, and multimedia, and in daily tasks of architectural rendering. Includes a list of print and online resources. Emphasis is on effects that are unusual and otherworldly. For intermediate to advanced users of 3D Studio MAX. The CD-ROM contains scene file examples, texture maps, and free plug-ins. The author is a 3D computer graphic artist who has worked in television, film, computer games, and multimedia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)