3ds Max is a PC illustrations program for making 3D models, movements, and computerized pictures. It's perhaps of the most famous program in the PC designs industry and is notable for having a strong toolset for 3D craftsmen
![3ds Max rendering chess pieces](https://cdn.conceptartempire.com/images/07/6031/01-3ds-max-image.jpg)
Many industries use 3ds Max for generating graphics that are mechanical or even organic in nature. The engineering, manufacturing, educational, and medical industries all make use of 3ds Max for visualization needs as well.
The real estate and architectural industries use 3ds Max to generate photorealistic images of buildings in the design phase. This way clients can visualize their living spaces accurately and offer critiques based on real models.
3ds Max uses polygon modeling which is a common technique in game design. With polygonal modeling artists have a high degree of control over individual polygons which gives them a greater range of detail and precision in their work.
After a model is completed, 3ds Max can then be used to generate the materials and textures necessary to really bring things to life. Adding surface details such as colors, gradients, and textures will lead to higher quality renders and game assets.
There are several rendering options available in the software.
Skilled CG artists will be able to create photorealistic images using techniques designed to mimic nature. 3ds Max is also capable of toon shading and other stylized techniques popular in video games.
3ds Max can create realistic simulations of fluids such as smoke and water, both of which are used frequently in the entertainment industry.
Rigidbody physics in 3ds Max allows for the simulation of hard bodies such as rock and wood.
![Scuba mask rendering](https://cdn.conceptartempire.com/images/07/6031/rendering-scuba-person-mask-3dsmax.jpg)
These simulation tools create shatter effects and rag-doll physics in ways that other software can’t handle.