3D Studio Max Explorer Series Level 2

This course provides powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing that enable artists and designers to more quickly ramp up for production. The software offers experiences and specialized toolsets for architects, designers, engineers, and visualization specialists. The aim of this course is to provide a broad level of understanding required to grasp the essential concepts and principles of 3D Studio Max Design.

Day 1 Getting to know 3DS Max Design
 Introduction & Touring
 Working with object
 Getting the view you want BASIC MODELLING & MODIFICATION Introducing 3DS Max Objects
 Understanding standard primitives
 How 3DS Max sees object
 Making clones that share properties Creating shapes with splines
 Drawing with splines
 Modifying a shape.
 Outlining and Extruding splines
 Combining & extruding Splines BASIC SCENE MANAGEMENT
 Objects Grouping
 Naming Object
 Organizing object by layer BASIC MODELLING & MODIFICATION CONT’ Working with external Design Data
 Creating Topography with splines
 Setting up an AutoCAD Plan with 3DS Max
 Importing AutoCAD plans into 3DS Max Design
 Exploring the File link manager Creating AEC Objects
 Creating a parametric wall
 Adding Doors and Windows to wall
 Changing Elevations with stairs
 Setting boundaries with railings
 Adding foliage to a scene


Day 2 BASIC OUTPUT
Camera Composition
 Create Target Camera
 Controlling Stock Lenses
 Applying Safe Frames
 Setting up Output Size Enhancing model with Materials
 Working with Autodesk Material Libraries
 Understanding Mental Ray Arch & Design Material.
 Applying material to objects
 Applying UVW Map modifier System Daylight & Artificial
 Lighting your model
 Rendering a view
 Shadow effect
 Playing in the shadow
 Using the light Lister
 Controlling Exposure Rendering
 Controlling the FG Point of the scene.
 Adjusting the scene Exposure.
 Export to JPG