modeling question

I posted this on the discreet forum, but I would like to ask the COW folks, as well...

At my ad agency we have a medical client that we would like to offer some 3d services to. They are currently going out of state for surgical tool animations that illustrate how to use the tools on spines and other bones in the body.

Until recently, I have been using Max here at work for 3d logos, video effects in combo with Combustion 2, 3d modeling for CBTs, etc. But I have not yet gotten into creating really complex objects, such as surgical tools, acurrate looking bones (such as the spine), etc.

Is there a good 3ds max book on how to make such models? If not (or even if so) are there any good online tutorials for such things, as well?

Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

RR

Thanks! I figured that was the ticket. Seeing some of the work our client has had done in the past made me think that the skeletal models they were using had probably been laser scanned. They were just too perfect and detailed.

As far the the tools... well I am going to need some practice before I'll be able to do those. That is why I was looking for a good book on that type of 3d modeling. All the books I have, and have seen, focus more on character modeling and simple box models, but not on machine parts like screws and intricate metal plates like the tools our client produces.

I guess I am just going to have to learn by rote. :) No problem there, but it would be nice to get a jump start with some sort of tutorial.

Thanks for the advice!!

Ryan

Thanks for the tip!

I like that look, too, and I remember where I read about how to do that.... so I am going to go do a tutorial on it today.

RR