Autodesk 3ds Max Course

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Autodesk 3ds Max – Computer Short Course Diploma Coaching Training in Sialkot Pakistan

Overview of 3ds Max

• 3dsMax interface
• Navigation techniques and tools
• Using Viewports and view settings
• Cameras, Three button Mouse
• Manipulation of objects using Transform tools
• Primitives modelling
• Using Modifier stack
• Modifiers like Bend, twist, taper, Noise

Primitives and modelling

• Making a Basic room using primitives
• Using 2D Shapes
• Converting 2D shapes to 2D models using Extrude and Bevel
• Lofting techniques
• Sub object modelling
• Using Box modelling technique

Polygon Modelling and Product Models

• Understanding proper modelling methods
• Using Vertices, Faces and Edges
• Adding edge loops.
• Creating realistic solid models

Working with texture mapping

• Understanding texturing in 3dsMax
• Using Material Editor
• Shaders like Blinn, Phong and Anisoptropy
• Basic Lighting in 3dsMax
• Using Point lights, Direct lights and Spotlights
• Rendering using Scanline renderer
• Raytracing, Shadows and reflections

Intermediate texture mapping options

• Basic UV unwrapping
• UV editor
• 2D Textures
• Using Bitmaps as textures
• Using Photoshop to create textures
• 3D textures
• Texturing the Product Model made by each participant

Basic Deformer Rigs and Animation

• Creating a simple Rig
• Using Hierarchy
• Linking and Unlinking objects
• Creating a simple Ball rig

Using Textures

• Applying Textures
• Texture mapping
• Projecting textures on surfaces
• Applying multiple materials
• UV mapping
• The UV Texture Editor

Animating in 3ds Max

• Understanding Animation
• Timeline and animation setup
• Principles of animation – A Basic Introduction
• Creating Keyframes and inbetweens
• Graph Editor
• Bouncing Ball exercise

Lighting and rendering

• Setting up the scene for Product presentation
• Camera Setup and animation
• 3 Point lighting setup.
• Using mental ray rendering
• Mental ray render setup
• Mental Ray Materials
• Global Illumination
• Final gather

Autodesk 3ds Max Course