AutoDesk 3Ds Max 2012 training Course on DVD
 With more than 13 hours of video based training, our instructor-led dvd for AutoDesk's 3ds Max 2012 and 3ds Max Design helps you work more 3ds
Max 2012 to create higher-quality results in less time. The course will help you get started as you learn to work with the various tools for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, compositing and pre-production
planning. The training for 3ds Max 2012 will take you through more advanced topics as you learn how to apply materials and light scenes, animate cameras and objects, assemble short sequences,
avoid long render times, and leverage the lighting analysis tools in 3ds Max Design.
Our instructor led video based training course will teach you about the features and functions of Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3DS Max Design. Follow the workflow of producing 3D
animations, cover pre-production planning, apply materials and light scenes, animate cameras and objects, assemble short sequences, utilize Lighting Analysis tools in Design, and avoid long render times.
Our step by step approach covers 3ds Max 2012 from the beginner topics to the advance elements. Whether you're a novice looking for 3D basics or a full-fledged animator seeking
creative new ways to catch everyone's attention, our AutoDesk 3DS Max 2012 training program on dvd is for you.
Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 has the following new and enhanced features: 
The new Nitrous Accelerated Graphics Core takes advantage of both GPUs and multicore workstations to allow for a more responsive viewport display , smother workflow, and is able to handle larger data sets with more
interactivity. Nitrous provides a render-quality display environment that supports unlimited lights, soft shadows, screen-space ambient occlusion, tone-mapping, and improved transparency.
Additional enhancements to 3ds Max 2012 include its sculpting and painting toolsets, including a new Least Squares Conformal Mapping-based UV unwrap workflow and a
new Clone brush that allows users to sample from anywhere on the screen in order to paint bitmaps.
Course Contains
 13 hours
of training
Exercise files
included
Instructor Led Video Training:
Steven Schain
Windows Compatible
XP, Vista and Windows 7
AutoDesk 3DS Max 2012 and 3DS Design Training DVD Course Outline
Getting Started
Course Introduction
Learning Objectives
Configuring 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design
Setting Up Units
Setting Display Units to Architectural
Assigning a Project Folder
Creating a Prototype File
Configuring the Default UI and Presets
Maximizing the Workspace
Synchronizing the User Interface and Default Presets
Accessing the Help System
Understanding Object Interaction
Pre-Production and Planning
Pre-Planning the Production
Developing the Storyboard Sketch Style
Examining a Sample Storyboard
Planning Scene Level of Detail
Understanding Level of Detail
Planning File Output
Outputting for Print/Web
Reviewing Still Image Types
Examining Animation Output
Reviewing Animation Output Types
Working with Layers
Previsualizing a Scene
Configuring In Viewport Previsualization with Nitrous
Modeling
Modeling in 3ds Max
Understanding Shapes
Saving Incremental Files
Cloning Shapes
Creating Outline Shapes
Attaching Shapes
Editing Closed 2D Shapes
Trimming and Welding Splines
Filleting a Vertex
Understanding Mesh and Poly Objects
Discovering the Editable Poly Object Type
Converting Object Types
Learning the Graphite Modeling Tools
Working with the Paint Deform Tool
Using the Conform Paint Tool
Understanding 2D and 3D Objects
Introducing Compound Objects
Working with ProBoolean
Using Shapemerge
Aligning the Road
Exploring More Editable Poly
Merging Objects
Working with Caddies
Modeling Windows
Modeling a Window Frame
Modeling a Window Pane
Examining Modifiers and the Modifier Stack
Learning About Object Space Modifiers
Adding a Bevel Profile Modifier
Editing 2D Shapes
Stacking Modifiers
Editing Modifiers
Understanding World Space Modifiers
Editing the Map Scalar Modifier
Understanding Object Painting
Painting a Scene
Discovering AEC Objects
Building with AEC Walls
Installing a Door
Adding Windows
Modeling - Best Practices
Materials
Introducing Materials
Understanding the Slate Material Editor
Creating Schematic Materials
Learning the Arch & Design Material
Adjusting Shaders
Editing Reflectivity
Assigning a Material
Using Map Patterns
Simulating Geometry
Setting Transparency
Calculating map sizes
Creating a Tile Map
Determining Map Coverage
Adding a UVW Map Modifier
Working with Unwrap UVW
Working with Multiple Materials
Discovering the Multi/Sub-Object Material
Setting Material ID's
Editing Material ID's
Assigning a Multi/Sub-Object Material
Understanding Blend and Masks
Using a Blend Material
Masking with Materials
Understanding Substance Textures
Working with Substance Textures
Discovering Material Libraries
Understanding Autodesk Materials Libraries
Using an Autodesk Library Material
Creating a New Library
Lighting
Learning Direct and Indirect Light
Discovering Daylight
Placing a Daylight System
Adjusting Location
Adjusting Physical Sky
Understanding Photometric Lights
Enabling Streetlights in a Scene
Changing Photometric Light Presets
Understanding Indirect Light
Calculating Indirect Illumination
Working with Final Gather
Setting Final Gather Bounces
Using Sky Portals
Learning about Global Illumination
Setting Interior Night Lighting
Using Photometric Web Files
Enabling Global Illumination
Rendering
Introducing Rendering
Learning About Still Images
Understanding Still Image Resolution
Rendering Still Images
Setting Render Presets
Understanding Still Image File Types
Choosing Still Image File Types
Rendering Animations
Understanding Image Resolution for Animations
Setting Animation Resolution
Understanding Animation File Types
Creating a Preview Animation
Rendering Sequential Images
Using the RAM Player
Saving with Animation CoDecs
Discovering iRay
Visualizing Realistic Lighting with iRay
Cameras
Understanding the Camera's Importance
Discovering Traditional Camera Shots
Learning Effective Camera Distance
Changing Viewer Distance
Discovering Depth of Field
Adding Depth of Field to Control Focus
Understanding Camera Angles
Adjusting Camera Angles
Discovering Composition Essentials
Learning the Rule of Thirds
Implementing the Rule of Thirds
Discovering Diagonals
Establishing Diagonals
Understanding Animation Concepts
Discovering Object Animation
Exploring Keyframe Animation
Keyframing a Moving Object
Understanding Path Animation
Animating on a Path
Understanding Velocity Control
Applying an Ease Curve
Learning Camera Animation Basics
Separating Camera Position and Rotation Control
Animating a Dummy on a Path
Linking a Hierarchy
Effects and Dynamics
Understanding Particle Effects
Creating a Particle Flow
Discovering 3ds Max Dynamics
Simulating Rigid Bodies
Draping a Tablecloth
Using Render Effects
Activating Mental Ray Camera Glare
Adding a Volume Fire Effect
IK and Rigging
Discovering IK
Rigging a Mechanical Assembly
Introducing Character Animation Toolkit
Creating a CAT Rig
Scripting
Understanding Maxscript
Creating Scripted Objects
Introducing Scene Assembly
Learning the Concept of Short Scenes
Discovering Video Post
Using the Video Post Queue
Indicating Change of Time or Place
Adding a Crossfade Transition
Using Image Layers
Understanding Scene Layering
Rendering with Passes
Learning about Autodesk Composite
Compositing Multiple Layers
Output
Considering Final Output
Understanding Scene States
Setting up Scene States for Rendering
Understanding Batch Rendering
Configuring a Batch Rendering Queue
Configuring a Batch Rendering Queue
Understanding Print Resolution
Controlling Print Size
Exploring Gamma Correction
Setting Gamma Correction
Creating Special Image Types
Discovering the Panorama Exporter
Creating a Panorama File
Outputting for Cinema
Saving OpenEXR Files
LEED Lighting Analysis
Introducing Lighting Analysis
Understanding Lighting Analysis
Learning Who Uses Lighting Analysis
Discovering How Lighting Analysis is Used
Identifying Lighting Analysis Integration
Introducing LEED Certification
Understanding LEED Certification
Validating LEED Lighting
Discovering the Lighting Analysis UI
Using the Lighting Analysis Menu
Working with the Lighting Analysis Assistant
Identifying Issues for Lighting Analysis
Examining Scene and Modeling Issues
Building to Scale
Understanding 3D Lighting Design
Examining Real World Lighting
Lighting the Scene
Understanding Lighting Preparation
Creating a Ground Plane
Discovering the Daylight System
Adding a Daylight System
Configuring the Daylight System
Exploring Skylight Portals
Adjusting Exposure Control
Scene Materials
Understanding Scene Materials
Identifying Scene Materials
Creating Material for the Ground Plane
Adding Beige Wall Paint Material
Adjusting The BRDF Function Curve
Exploring Window and Frame Materials
Using The Multi/Sub-Object Material
Adding an Autodesk Material Glazing for Windows
Applying an Autodesk Material Metal for the Window Frames
Lighting Analysis for Presentation
Introducing Lighting Analysis for Presentation
Understanding Lighting Analysis Tools
Using the Lighting Analysis Assistant
Incorporating Light Meters
Configuring Lighting Analysis Image Overlay
Rendering an Analysis
Rendering a Complete Analysis
Adjusting Exposure
Configuring Mental Ray
Setting Common Rendering Settings
Rendering a Final Image
|
