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3D Roadie—Shawn Hendriks
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Louis Marcoux Blog—Louis Marcoux
3ds Max uber-guru, specializing in character rigging, scripts, stereo imagery, particles, and other difficult tasks in entertainment workflows.
Maxed Out—Ken Pimentel
Chief curmudgeon, bringing you all the latest insider news and technology previews for the design visualization industry.
Taking It to the Max!—Shane Griffith
Former guru turned manager gives you the latest entertainment industry news and tips.
The 3ds Max SDK Blog—Christopher Diggins
Wizard of the 1s and 0s, bringing clarity to the design and documentation of the 3ds Max SDK.
With Design in Mind—Eddie Perlberg
Mr. Interop, focusing on the world of design visualization and helping you convey the excitement of your design.
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