3ds Max Design Essentials
Training Class Information and Course Curriculum
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 3ds Max Design Essentials Course Description
Course Description
This course provides a fundamental understanding of utilizing 3ds Max for Design.
Hands-on exercises throughout the course demonstrate the modeling process using techniques that can be applied to the mainstream drafting industries.
Suggested Course Duration: 3 days
Training Objectives
The primary objectives of this course are to teach students how to:
- Understand the basic functionality, features and principles behind 3ds Max.
- Create and manipulate 3D data in 3ds Max.
- Import data from other 3D applications.
- Embellish scenes with the use of materials and maps.
- Create adequate lighting for your environments.
- Animate objects in the scene.
- Render still pictures and animations to disk for later viewing
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for new users of Autodesk 3ds Max Design.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for beginner users who want to learn about 3D environments and 3ds Max Design.
It is recommended that you have:
- Have a working knowledge of a CAD application such as Autodesk AutoCAD or Autodesk Revit.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Microsoft® Windows® XP.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max Design
Section 1: Overview
Overview
Visualization Workflow
Section 2: The Autodesk 3ds Max Design Interface
Menus and Toolbars
Status Bar
The Command Panel
Setting the Project Folder and Configuring User Paths
Viewport Configuration and Navigation
Object Selection
Section 3: Basic Functions
Modeling with Primitives
Applying Transforms
Sub-Object Mode
Reference Coordinate Systems and Transform Centers
Cloning and Grouping
Box Modeling (Optional)
Statistics in Viewport
Module 2: Starting a Visualization Project
Section 1: Autodesk 3ds Max Design Configuration
Video Modes
Preferences
Configure Paths
Units Setup
Customizing the User Interface
Section 2: Assembling Project Files
Data Linking and Importing
DWG Link and Import Options
Layer and Object Properties
Section 3: 3D Modeling from 2D Objects
Drawing 2D Lines
The Lathe Modifier
2D Booleans
Terrain Objects
The Extrude Modifier
Boolean Operations
The Sweep Modifier (Optional)
Loft Objects (Optional)
Using Snaps for Precision
Module 3: Materials
Section 1: Introduction to Materials
How Materials Work
Understanding Maps and Materials
Materials and Material Libraries
Managing Materials
Section 2: Material Types and Parameters
Standard Materials
Architectural Materials (Optional)
Multi/Sub-Object Materials
Opacity, Bump, and Reflection Mapping
mental ray Shaders and Materials
Arch & Design Materials
ProMaterials
Other Material Types
Creating a Decal Texture
Section 3: Mapping Coordinates and Scale
Mapping Coordinates
Mapping Scale
Spline Mapping
Module 4: Introduction to 3ds Max Design Lighting
Section 1: Autodesk 3ds Max Design Lighting Overview
Local vs. Global Illumination
Choosing a Lighting Strategy
Section 2: Standard Lighting
Fundamentals of Standard Lighting
Types of Standard Lights
Shadow Types
Photometric Light Objects
Exposure Control
Daylight Lighting
Module 5: Lighting and Rendering using mental ray
Section 1: Scene Preparation for mental ray
Fundamentals of mental ray
Section 2: Rendering with mental ray
mental ray Interior Rendering
Controlling mental ray Quality
mental ray Proxies
Module 6: Rendering and Animation
Section 1: Rendering
Iterative Rendering
Single vs. Double-Sided Rendering
Camera Parameters
Background Images
The Print Size Wizard
Selected Rendering Options
Rendering Presets
Section 2: Animation
Animation Controls
Walkthrough Animation
Animation Output
Appendix
Getting Help with Autodesk 3ds Max Design
Object Substitution
Completing the Interior Scene
Camera Matching
Lighting Analysis
Creating a Shadow Study Animation
Creating Hierarchies
Animating Visibility
Creating an Assembly Animation
Note: The suggested course duration is a guideline. Course topics and
duration may be modified
by the instructor based upon the knowledge and skill level of the course
participants.
To find out more information about this course and schedule please complete
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Our training courses are AIA / CES
registered by the
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Program
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