3D Studio MAX is the tool of choice for quickly generating incredibly realistic 3D characters, seamless CG effects, jaw-dropping games, and top-quality film and television content.

 Course Content

• Working with MAX

Introduction to the general 3D concepts, files, tools and command locations, and ways that you customize and personalize the look of the 3ds max environment on the screen.

• First hand at modeling

The primitive model types in max and the tools to reshape them.

• Moving things around

The methods of how to use transform tools, align models, cloning, and coordinate systems.

• Serious Modeling I

Modeling goes a step further. Discussion about mesh modeling and it's properties.

• Creating Lights I

Look at the different types of lights in max, and how to create the best lighting situations.

• What models are made of

Introduces the ways and means to how to create textures on models and the essential properties to make models look real.

• Serious Modeling II

More types of modeling techniques and tricks.

• Looking through Cameras

Discussion about how to use Max's cameras to create drama to your scenes.

• Creating Lights II

More advanced types of lighting to create that top notch realistic feel to you environments.

• Give models life I

Introduces Max's animation tools and the basics of keyframe animation.

• Give models life II

Goes deeper in the tweaking process of animation.

• Putting it all together

The process of rendering scenes as single shots or animation sequences.