What's the process where...

I'm trying to find some tutorials on the process where I have a model of a building for example, and I wanna make it so that I can set the camera on a path, with a focus point, and kind of... orbit around it, then zoom in to one certain point etc.

I would like to have it in something like .avi format so most people can just play it on their computer and see it orbit around, then zoom in and focus on one side, etc.

Is this even possible with 3DS Max Design 2011?

What's this process called so I can find some tutorials?

Many thanks.

Take a look at this tutorial:

avi is limited to only play back it stores 2d frames to be played back at a defined rate 30,40,50,60 fps etc...

you can incorporate a game engine like "Cry engine 3" to be able to orbit around but it will be tough learning to use it.

You don't need a game engine to create a simple camera orbit and zoom animation. This can be done very easily inside Studio Max. Just click on the link I posted and watch the video.