3ds Max 2009 Training DVD

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Introduction

Welcome
Using the example files

1. Getting Started

2. Interface Essentials

3. Working with Files

Starting a new project
Importing and opening files
Saving and exporting files
Holding and Fetching
Summary info and object properties

4. Working with Objects

Selection techniques
Naming objects
Reading the Transform Gizmo
Moving objects
Rotating objects
Scaling objects
Understanding coordinate systems
Introducing pivot points
Working in Pivot mode
Hiding and freezing objects
Cloning objects
Grouping objects

5. Creating Off-the-Shelf Geometry

Creating standard primitive objects
Creating extended primitive objects
Creating shapes
Creating compound objects
Creating architectural objects pt. 1: Walls
Creating architectural objects pt. 2: Doors and Windows
Creating architectural objects pt. 3: Railings
Creating architectural objects pt. 4: Stairs
Creating architectural objects pt. 5: Foliage
Project: Creating a video camera

6. Specific Modeling Techniques

Extruding objects
Lathing objects
Changing the lathe axis
Lofting objects
Common lofting errors
Loft deformations
The Boolean command
The Pro Boolean command
Box modeling
Building a plane with box modeling
Paint deformations
Patch modeling
NURBS modeling
The NURBS Fillet command
Surface normals

7.Project:Constructing a Room Using Multiple Modeling Techniques

Building a floor and walls
Building a table with legs
Building a lamp with a shade
Building a door
Building a doorknob
Building curtains
Adding plants

8. Working at the Sub-Object Level

Sub-object types
Sub-object selection
Converting vs. using a modifier
Sub-object transformations
2D sub-object modeling commands
3D sub-object modeling commands
Ignore Backfacing
Soft Selection
Project: Building a low polygon flying saucer

9. Working with Modifiers

What is the modifier stack?
Important things to know
Copying and pasting modifiers
Understanding the importance of modifier order
Applying modifiers in the middle of the stack
Collapsing the stack…how and why
Using the Displace Modifier
The Flex modifier
The Morpher modifier
The Noise modifier
The Slice modifier
The Symmetry modifier
Using the Symmetry modifier for character modeling
The TurboSmooth modifier
The Hair and Fur modifier
Applying modifiers at the sub-object level

Conclusion

Goodbye

3ds Max Training Essential

Title Information.

As the most widely used 3D animation software in the world, 3ds Max is capable of creating stunning visual effects for a broad range of purposes. It can be used to create effects for everything from video games and feature films to architectural walkthroughs and mechanical designs. In 3ds Max 2009 Essential Training, instructor Steve Nelle provides a thorough introduction to the principles of 3D modeling, while also sharing practical techniques that experienced users can apply to their own workflows. Steve establishes the principles and best practices of the 3D production process, introduces the 3ds Max interface, and explores modeling in depth. He also demonstrates how to create and transform primitive objects, use specific modeling techniques, work at the sub-object level, and apply a variety of modifiers. Example files accompany the course. Close »

Instructor
Steve Nelle
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Format : DVD

Price : $99.95 | £49.95 | €64.95

Publisher : lynda.com, Inc.

Duration : 8.5 hours - 90 lessons

Platform : PC or Mac

Closed Captioning : Yes

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