A Virginia-based 3D animator-game designer offers a tutorial for non-beginners in 3D modeling with 3ds max 4 tools, starting with a blowing up the planet project. The 13 project chapters in a two-column format matching text with images each overview a technique, and gives tips for getting started and creating the desired effect. The CD contains the requisite files and products to complete chapter and bonus projects. Includes contributions by several other leading 3D artists. In landscape format. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)