In this workshop you’ll learn the fundamental skills you need for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering with 3ds Max. The contents of this course include:
Introduction to 3ds Max
In this chapter you’ll be introduced to 3ds Max and get a basic overview. You’ll also see how to use the project files that accompany this course.
The Interface and Navigation
In this chapter you’ll learn your way around the 3ds Max user interface and see how to use the many tools and menus available.
Creating and Manipulating Objects
In this chapter we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of 3ds Max, which is object creation and manipulation. You’ll learn how to create primitives, understand coordinate space, and work with snaps, as well as how to transform, clone, mirror, align, and group objects.
Working with Modifiers
This chapter looks at modifiers, which make it easy to adjust or change your objects. You’ll learn how to use the Modifier Stack, basic modifiers (like Bend, Twist, and Taper), and an FFD modifier (or lattice).
Poly Modeling
In this chapter we’ll dive into the world of poly modeling, which involves manipulating meshes and creating objects for use in your work. You’ll learn about polygons, their components, and how to edit and manipulate those components to get exactly the objects you want.
Spline Modeling
This chapter looks at spline modeling, which is an efficient alternative to using polygons for organic modeling. A spline in 3D modeling is a line that describes a curve; the curved spline can then be beveled, extruded, lathed, or lofted to create 3D geometry.
The lessons are wrapped in a feature-rich interface that lets you jump to any topic and bookmark individual sections for later review. Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience, and Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window so you can play the videos alongside your application. Also included are exercise files that give you an easy way to try out the techniques you learn.
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