New 3DS Max Tutorial:  

Terrain modeling in 3DS Max using Displacement mapping.

http://www.onion3d.com/Tutorials/Terrain-tutorial.html

There are many ways of modeling topography, but in this case, with out GIS or even CAD data available we had to turn to a traditional method. . . 

Mech Attack

This is a clip of a Mech Warrior under attack on a city street. The sequence is made up of 4 shots, as seen from 3 cameras, including hand-held, stationary and aerial.  Turn up the sound, too.

The modeling & animation was done using 3ds max. Composting, sound and editing done in After Effects & Premiere.

Although a departure from ArchViz work, this project was fun and used some of the animation tools in the newest max version.

Burton

This a clip of my favorite blue elephant, Burton. He's a box model done in 3ds max.