- detailed enough for close-up renders - file format - max2011 vray, 3ds, obj, fbx included - original file format - max 2011 - to all objects and materials in a scene names are appropriated - real world size (system units - cm) - coordinates of the location of the model in space (x0, y0, z0) - files with the model does not contain extraneous or hidden objects (lights, cameras, etc.)