3ds Max 9 Bible

If you're working with games, then you'll want to use these features to help keep your models small and fleet. This chapter covers the following topics:

• Discovering what channels the models have

• Learning how to bake textures

• Creating normal maps using the Projection modifier

• Using Vertex Colors to paint models

The next part covers the details of working with cameras and lights, which have many similarities. We'll start by covering cameras.