Architectural Texturing

[Dave Buckley]

How do you guys go about making your scenes look realistic in terms of texturing? I am ok with the lighting but my texturing lets me down. If anyone could give a brief process as to what types of maps they use and in which slots etc (bump, normal, specular etc) it would be much appreciated

[C.Vestal]

here is a good start:

http://www.rethinkfx.com/tutorials/texture.htm

 

bit outdated, but still a great book.

http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0735713863

 

there are tutorials in max help as well.