Editing Autodesk 3ds Max (section)

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Many films have made use of 3ds Max, or previous versions of the program under previous names, in CGI animation, such as ''[[Avatar (2009 film)|Avatar]]'' and ''[[2012 (film)|2012]]'', which contain computer generated graphics from 3ds Max alongside live-action acting. [[Autodesk Mudbox|Mudbox]] was also used in the final texturing of the set and characters in Avatar, with 3ds Max and [[Autodesk Mudbox|Mudbox]] being closely related.

3ds Max has been used in the development of [[3D computer graphics]] for a number of [[video games]].<ref name=NGen35/>

Architectural and engineering design firms use 3ds Max for developing [[concept art]] and [[previsualization]].

Educational programs at [[secondary education|secondary]] and [[tertiary education|tertiary]] level use 3ds Max in their courses on [[3D computer graphics]] and [[computer animation]]. Students in the [[For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology|FIRST]] competition for 3d animation are known to use 3ds Max.