3ds Max Essentials

Training course outline

3ds Max is used in a wide
range of industries.
It provides a comprehensive
3D modelling, animation
and rendering solution to
architects, interior
designers and engineers.
The gaming, film and
television industries use
the application to produce Course summary
stunning 3D animations. Teaches the theory and introduces the Whilst attending training, delegates have
practical steps required to use 3ds Max the use of a computer running licensed 3ds
3ds Max Essentials effectively. Sessions include: Max software to practice the techniques
taught. Refreshments and lunch are
training provides an ideal • Configuring and rendering scenes.
provided.
• Creating and editing 3D geometry.
starter for users of 3ds
• Understanding and applying lighting and Course fees can be paid by card or bank
Max from all industries materials for realism. transfer.
and backgrounds. • Creating desktop animations.
The course includes a session looking at the Courseware and certificate
most popular renderers used with 3ds Max, Delegates receive:
including ART, Arnold and V-Ray, to help • A comprehensive training guide for
you ascertain which best meets your needs. 3ds Max.
• An e-certificate from Autodesk
Duration confirming attendance on an accredited
Three days. 3ds Max Essentials course.

Who should attend? Dates and price

This course is ideal for new users of 3ds Max For forthcoming dates and prices, see:
from all industries, including: [Link]/course/3ds-max-training.
• Architects, designers and engineers.
• Game developers. After course support
Following 3ds Max training, delegates are
• Artists and animators who produce
entitled to 30 days’ email support from their
film and video content.
trainer to help with any post-course issues.
Where possible, delegates carry out
exercises relevant to their industry. Course syllabus
See over.
General information
Armada is an Autodesk authorised Training
Centre (ATC), and our 3ds Max Essentials
course is accredited by Autodesk.
3ds Max courses are hosted by Autodesk
Certified Instructors (ACIs) who are CGI
experts with vast experience of using the
application professionally.

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Course syllabus
Topics Sub-topics Topics Sub-topics

Introduction Understanding the 3D environment Materials and The principles of materials and surfaces
mapping Introduction to the materials editor
The 3ds Max user interface
Command panels Different types of material

Other UI elements Applying materials

Using 2D maps
Getting started Setting preferences correctly Introduction to UVW mapping

Viewport navigation and configuration Editing UVW map coordinates

Object creation and selection Applying materials and maps

Scene management
Lighting Introduction to direct lighting
Creating 3 point and dome lighting rigs
Assembling Starting a project
project files Shadows and shadow theory
File linking
How to get the most from using
Holding/fetching shadows by adjusting their parameters
Merging files Using sky light and light tracer for
Importing/exporting external scenes
Colour light theory
Basic modelling Basic concepts The daylight system
techniques
Modelling with primitives
Cameras Physical camera
Modifiers and transforms
Target and free camera parameters
Reference coordinate systems and
transform centres Camera paths

Cloning and grouping

Rendering Review of the renderers available
Polygon modelling tools in 3ds Max: ART, Arnold
Review of populat third-party renderers:
Modelling Modelling with 3D geometry V-Ray, mental ray
Spline theory Render scene dialog
Working with splines Scene states

Create 3D models from 2D objects Batch render

Using shape modifiers

Animation General principles
Using lofts
Working with key-frames
Creating multiple model concepts from Animating objects
one idea
Working with the track view editor
Polygon theory
Animating an object with Autokey
Creating and editing 3D polygon
objects Understanding animation controllers
Working with object hierarchies
Using snaps and align tools for
precision Animating bipeds

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