本3dsMax教程是由Digital-Tutors机构出品的3dsMax动画工具视频教程，时长：2小时56分，大小：1.34 GB，FLV高清视频格式，附工程源文件，教程使用软件：Autodesk 3ds Max 2013 ，作者：Delano Athias，官方发布日期：2012年8月1日，语言：英语。。

3D Studio Max，常简称为3ds Max或MAX，是Autodesk公司开发的基于PC系统的三维动画渲染和制作软件。其前身是基于DOS操作系统的3D Studio系列软件，最新版本是2012。在Windows NT出现以前，工业级的CG制作被SGI图形工作站所垄断。3D Studio Max + Windows NT组合的出现一下子降低了CG制作的门槛，首选开始运用在电脑游戏中的动画制作，后更进一步开始参与影视片的特效制作，例如X战警II，最后的武士等。

Digital-Tutors Introduction to CAT in 3ds Max

In this set of 3ds Max tutorials we will delve into 3ds Max’s Character Animation Toolkit plugin. We’ll start by learning how to create a wide variety of rigs instantly using CAT’s standard rig presets. We’ll then learn tips and techniques for creating our own CAT rig. We also cover skinning, and afterwards learn how to save our rig as a custom preset with accessories. We’ll learn about CAT IK/FK capabilities, and cover efficient animation techniques. We’ll delve into CATMotion to generate and edit automated walk cycles, and finally conclude the course by exploring CAT’s muscle system, learning how it can be used to enhance bbs.renrencg.cn deformations, as well as how to add jiggle effects to the muscle for more realism. By the end of the tutorial, you’ll have the skillset to use CAT confidently.