Course description
3DS Max - Fundamentals
After completion you will be able to:
- Create and modify basic 2D and 3D objects.
- Maximise efficiency through correct scene organisation.
- Create your own materials and build your own material library.
- Understand lighting application in real scenarios.
- Create dynamic compositions using static and moving cameras and renders.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who should attend?
Design professionals who need to produce rendering and animations with 3DS Max
Training Course Content
Basics
- Navigate the interface
- Set preferences and the project folder
- Configure paths
- Control and configure viewport display
- Object selection methods and units setup
Basic Modelling Techniques
- Create 2D and 3D geometric objects
- Apply transforms
- Model with coordinate systems
- Clone, group and poly Model
- Create 3D models from 2D objects
- Use lathe modifier, 2D Booleans, extrude modifier, and sweep modifier
Assembling Project Files
- Link and import files, link to an AutoCAD DWG, link to a Revit file
Materials
- The material editor, materials and maps
- Creating a material library
- Mapping materials to geometry Mental ray materials
Mapping Coordinates and Scale
- Introduction to Lighting
- Local vs. global illumination
- Standard lighting
- Shadow types
- Photometric light objects
- Exposure control
- Daytime lighting
- Conduct a lighting analysis
Mental Ray Rendering
- Mental ray interior rendering
- Controlling mental ray quality and speed
- Adding a sky portal for interior lighting from daylight
Rendering and Cameras
- Camera types, parameters, effects and composition
- Rendering options and presets
- Background images
- Rendering to the cloud with Autodesk 360
Animation
- Animation and time controls
- Walkthrough animation using turntables and keyframes Create a shadow study animation
Why choose SquareOne Training
25 years' experience of delivering quality IT Training Services
All trainers Certified Microsoft Office Trainer (MOS) or higher
Public and in-house training throughout the UK
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