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      3D modeling and rendering software for design visualization, games, and animation

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      Overview

      Overview

      Model your vision down to the last detail

      • 3ds Max showreel (video: 1:51 min.)

      • Game of Thrones video from RealTimeUK. (video: 2:21 min.)

      • Showreel from 3D visualization studio Binyan. (video: 2:07 min.)

      • DiamondWorks reel (video: 20 sec.)

      • The Orville’s CGI space battle by FuseFX. (video: 1 min.)

      • RealtimeUK’s Jurassic World Evolution trailer. (video: 1:30 min.)

      • Video: Showreel for 3ds Max, giving a tour of the capabilities of the software through customers’ work
      • Video: Binyan Studio showreel giving a tour of their animation work created using 3ds Max
      • Video: Silent reel from DiamondWorks showing intricate 3D model of two birds made of clear and pink diamonds

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      3ds Max offers a rich and flexible toolset to create premium designs with full artistic control.

      • Create massive worlds in games
      • Visualize high-quality architectural renderings
      • Model finely detailed interiors and objects
      • Bring characters and features to life with animation and VFX

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      See what’s new in 3ds Max

      See system requirements

      Render high-quality scenes

      Rendering animation of deep-sea anglerfish luring in a small fish with its bioluminescent beacon, created in 3ds Max Arnold

      The built-in Arnold renderer provides a rich experience and can handle your more complex characters, scenes, and effects.

      • Save time with centralized creative tools for interactive light mixing, color correction, and lens effects on the rendered image
      • Work faster with an artist-friendly user experience and intuitive controls
      • Iterate and produce high quality renders and variations faster

      Work faster and meet deadlines with 3ds Max

      Rendering of Star Wars robots, including R2-D2, created as fan art by AltShift studio using 3ds Max

      3ds Max lets you scale your workflow with automation, allowing you to spend more time on creativity.

      • Use 3ds Max as a compute engine to scale content production
      • Extend built-in workflows with accessible APIs
      • Accelerate manual steps to boost productivity

      Use cases

      • 3ds Max Product Visualization

        Real-time rendering for product design

        See how to set up the scene and the 3ds Max viewport for optimal visualization quality.


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      • Rendering of baby velociraptor wearing birthday hat, bandana, and name tag in front of birthday cake with dinosaur candle

        Creating a 3D baby velociraptor

        Guga Baraldi, 3D generalist artist, breaks down his sweet-as-pie Pet Birthday render.


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      • 3D reconstruction of the tomb of Nefertari featuring Egyptian imagery and hieroglyphic writing

        Create detailed 3D walkthroughs

        Learn how to use 3ds Max to create immersive 3D walkthroughs with Andrey Plaksin.


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      3ds Max in action

      • Rendering of modern living space dominated by plush, berry-colored velvet Chesterfield sofa

        CGI Furniture

        Modernizing production with 3ds Max

        CGI Furniture develops photoreal 3D product models for international clients looking to grow their business with computer-generated imagery.

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        Image courtesy of CGI Furniture

      • Detailed render of a reimagined Wembley stadium seen at night in a lit-up London

        Nigel Hunt

        The future of design visualization

        See how arch viz has evolved over the last 30 years and how it’s increasingly colliding with the world of visual effects.

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        Image courtesy of Nigel Hunt

      • Sansa Stark and Jon Snow standing side by side in the great hall of Stark House

        REALTIME UK

        Behind the scenes of Game of Thrones

        RealtimeUK shares how they created 3D assets for the Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming game.

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        Image courtesy of RealtimeUK

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      • How much does a 3ds Max subscription cost?

        The price of an annual 3ds Max subscription is and the price of a monthly 3ds Max subscription is . The price of a 3-year 3ds Max subscription is .

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        Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or visit the 3ds Max product page. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription

      • Where can I get a 3ds Max perpetual license?

        3ds Max software is available with a subscription only. We no longer sell perpetual licenses. Learn more about our software licensing program.

      • Which versions of 3ds Max can I use if I subscribe to the current version?

        Your 3ds Max subscription gives you access to install and use the 3 previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account at manage.autodesk.com after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.

      • Can I install 3ds Max on multiple computers?

        With a subscription to 3ds Max software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement (US site) for more information.

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      Reporting:

      Product usage reporting

      • See an aggregate summary of how many people are using each product and version, and the overall frequency of use.

      Administration & Security:

      2-step verification

      • Add another layer of security to user accounts.

      Bulk import & assign

      • Upload a .csv file to add and assign a large number of users at once.

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      • Contact an Autodesk specialist for help during your local business hours.

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      Autodesk Drive

      • Securely store, preview and share design data.

      Shared views

      • Quickly and securely share work with stakeholders.

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