Autodesk 3DS MAX
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Cost: £495 per delegate
Duration: 2 days
3ds Max is the industry leading software for animation and 3d visuals.
Used throughout tv, video and videogames Max is a competent, deep and rich 3d creative environment. This course will benefit anyone needing a good grounding from which to develop highly effective Animation and Visualisation skills.
The course content will enable delegates to create 3d content, make and apply textures, light scenes and setup cameras, animate objects and render the output to digital files.
An overview would include:
Making objects in polygons
Applying textures and defining materials
Lighting sets for rendering effective 3d images
Animating and controlling objects in the 3d environment
Outputting your digital files for use with web, video, print and tv.
Course Outline
Day 1
Example
AM
Understanding the interface
Working with 3d objects
Moving, Copying and Editing in 3d
Using the modify tools to create complex objects
Applying UVW co-ords for materials
Using the Materials Editor
Applying Materials to 3d assets
Customising the display to your needs
PM
Working with digital files to build up complex materials
Adding bumps and reflections
Controlling subtle effects in the materials editor
Rendering 3d images to digital files
Discovering digital output formats
How to control output sizes, bit depth and alpha channels
Formats suitable for Tv and video
Hi resolution print and dpi
Day 2
AM
Animation principles
Working with time and frames
Using curves and keys
Copying animation for faster production
Using special tools for animating complex objects
Controlling world and local co-ordinates
Adding dummies, linking and animating hidden objects
Animated materials
PM
Designing and implementing lighting solutions for visualisation
Which lights to use and when
Physics behind lights and shadows
Exposure options for best results.
Setting up Max to render longer animations
Options for sending animations to Non-linear Editing
Output options for YouTube
Adding credits
Q’n’A session.
All attendees receive a signed certificate to say they have attended this detailed and demanding course on 3ds Max.
Other 3ds Max courses include:
Max intermediate: 2 days - focus on lighting, materials and modelling (scanline)
Max intermediate: 2 days – focus on lighting and materials for mental ray
Max intermediate: 2 days – animation for tv and youtube
Max intermediate: 2 days – lowpoly modelling for next-gen games
Max intermediate: 2 days – textures for games: Max and PhotoShop
Max intermediate: 2 days – modelling and rendering for visualisation
Max intermediate: 2 days – textures and materials for visualisation: Max and PhotoShop
Max advanced: 2 days – animation and rendering for HD tv
Max advanced: 2 days – modelling for characters
Quick Facts
Our courses are run in partnership with London Metropolitan University