Mastering Autodesk 3ds Max 2013

Chapter 9

Using the Camera

If you've ever taken a drawing class, you've probably been shown the importance of carefully observing your subject. It's important to be aware of the details of a scene or landscape that might otherwise go unnoticed. By recording these details in your sketches and preliminary drawings and then addressing them in your models and scenes, you can create a sense of depth and realism.

When you create an Autodesk^® 3ds Max^® 2013 scene, it helps to recall those lessons in observation, even though you may not be creating a scene from real life. If you're creating a rendering of a building with lots of glass, it helps to take a look at buildings and carefully study how glass reflects the surrounding landscape. If you're doing ...