Book recommendations

JayyCee · 16 Feb 2011 at 18:36

I am just starting to get into using C++ and 3D animation with 3Ds Max at Uni and I was wondering if the ocuk forum would have any good suggestions of Books that would be helpful for aiding my learning

Emphacy · 16 Feb 2011 at 21:27

Why Books?
There are thousands of online tutorials out there, which explain almost everything you need to know.

I myself, am self taught to use both 3DS MAX and program in various languages straight from the internet. However, I shall have a look in one of the uni bookstoors tomorrow and see if I can find a good 'set' for you.

Isn't there a bookstore near you?

Muel · 16 Feb 2011 at 21:44

Looking in a shop is one thing, hearing reviews from people who've read them is another.

Emphacy · 16 Feb 2011 at 22:26

Muel said:
Looking in a shop is one thing, hearing reviews from people who've read them is another.

The store has it's own catalogue and review system, how many have been bought etc. Although it's very expensive.

JayyCee · 18 Feb 2011 at 00:25

I prefer books because if I have the internet browser open my focus tends to wonder ..

I did have a look in my local waterstones but all there books were about how to use windows and osx.

Chaos · 18 Feb 2011 at 12:19

3dbuzz sell Max and C++ video training, dont have the C++ dvd but the Max one is excellent.

philip2009 · 18 Feb 2011 at 19:33

One of the problems with computing books tends to be that they are often huge tomes. By the time you've reached the end of them you've forgotten much of what you've read. I'd suggest the C++ Pocket Reference by O'Reilly (ISBN 0596004966), tells you what you need to know without the cruft.