3D Studio Max training uk

early concepts
an introduction to creating 3d space

splines
creating and editing splines – the foundation of most models

editing splines
mesh economy

text and graphics
2d/3d graphics

lofting and beveling
bringing 2d shapes into 3d

lathe and loft objects
understanding the principles of lofting

deform loft objects
creating and refining loft objects using deform

cloning geometry
clone types, array and snapshot commands

mesh editing
creating models by positioning vertices and polygon modeling

smoothing
applying smoothing to model surfaces
materials and mapping
creating and applying the most commonly used materials

material libraries
creating and organising material libraries

specialised materials
raytracing, refraction and multi sub object

cameras and perspective
setting 3d models into 2d backgrounds

patch surfacesforming and welding together to create a model

polygon modeling
character creation – low poly models and multi resolution output

nurbs
creating nurbs curves and surfaces

modifiers
modeling using modifiers

animation
fundamentals of animation, controlling position, scale, speed

animated Booleans
technical type presentations

lighting
applying light, using attenuation and decay to create realistic environments
volumetric lighting
presentation effects

data exchange
dwg, .stl etc import and export

video post composition
combining still graphics, animation, video and text into one

compositing preparation
integrating max scenes with other discreet compositing e.g. combustion

effects
lens effects, depth of field and using material channels

morphing
using template meshes and morph modifiers for facial animation and lip sinc