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Modeling - 3D Studio Max 9 Training DVD

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Introduction

Welcome
How to use this title
Using the exercise files

1. Introduction to Modeling

2. Modeling Geometry

3. Introduction to 2D Spline Modeling

Creating shapes
Editing shapes commands
2D spline modeling pitfalls
Edit Spline vs. Editable Spline

4. Extruding Objects

Drawing a shape to extrude
Extruding pitfalls
Start New Shape and attaching shapes
Nested shapes
Creating a nested shape logo
Animating nested shapes
Creating text
Extruding vs. beveling text

5. Lathing Objects

Lathing pitfalls
Drawing a shape to lathe
Lathing a shape
Using the Outline command
The Shell Modifier
Changing the lathe axis

6. Project: Lathing a Tire and Rim

Creating the tire and rim shapes
Lathing the shapes and adjusting the lathe axis
Building the inside rim
Finalizing the tire and rim

7. Lofting Objects

Shape vs. path
Lofting issues and problems
Lofting multiple shapes
Loft deformations
Animating loft deformations
Mapping a lofted object
The Sweep Modifier

8. Project: Lofting a Screwdriver

Creating the loft shapes
Lofting multiple shapes
Finalizing the screwdriver

9. Introduction to Polygonal Modeling

Creating basic geometry
Edit Mesh vs. Editable Mesh
Edit Mesh vs. Edit Poly
Sub-object vertex commands
Sub-object edge commands
Sub-object polygon commands
Subdivision surfaces
Deform Paint

10. Modeling with Modifiers

Bend
Displace
FFD (freeform deformation)
Lattice
Noise
Slice
Applying modifiers at the sub-object level
Copying and pasting modifiers
Important modifier stack issues

11. Other Compound Modeling Techniques

Booleans
Boolean issues and considerations
Conform
Connect
Scatter
ShapeMerge
Terrain

12. Project: Creating a Electrical Part Using ProBooleans

Creating the objects
Combining multiple Boolean operations
Animating the Boolean

13. Project: Polygonal Modeling a Jet Plane

Using reference images
Modeling the body
Modeling the front and back wings
Modeling the nose cone and front intake ports
Modeling the tail and exhaust ports
Modeling the cockpit
Modeling the wing intake ports
Modeling additional details

14. Project: Polygonal Modeling a Human Character

Using reference images
Setting up the reference image planes
Modeling the boot
Modeling the pants
Modeling the torso
Modeling the arm
Modeling the hand
Attaching the hand
Roughing out the head
Adding detail to the head
Modeling the neck
Finalizing the character

15. Creating Architectural Objects

Creating walls
Creating doors
Creating windows
Creating railing
Creating stairs
Creating foliage

16. Introduction to Spline and Patch Modeling

Introduction to patches
Working with patch splines
Creating and editing patch surfaces

17. Project: Patch Modeling an Alien Spaceship

Using reference images
Modeling the fuselage
Adding detail to the fuselage
Modeling the wing
Adding detail to the wing
Finalizing the spaceship

18. Introduction to NURBS Modeling

Creating NURBS curves
Creating NURBS surfaces
Creating NURBS surfaces from curves
NURBS blends and fillets
NURBS curves on surface

19. Project: NURBS Modeling a Submarine

Using reference images
Modeling the body
Modeling the side fins
Modeling the tail
Modeling the tower
Modeling the antennae
Finalizing the sub

20. Cloning Methods

Copying objects
Instancing objects
Referencing objects
The Make Unique option

21. ''Gathering'' Methods

Grouping objects
Attaching objects
Linking objects

22. Adding and Minimizing Geometry

MeshSmooth
TurboSmooth
The Tessellate Modifier
The Optimize Modifier

23. Merging and Importing Files

Merging 3ds Max files
Importing other wireframe file formats
Importing Illustrator files
Importing CAD files
Working with corrupt scene files

Conclusion

Goodbye

3DS Max 9 Modeling Training DVD Info

Title Information.

Whether the goal is to create action-packed video games, corporate logos, mechanical assemblies, or elaborate architectural visualizations, these 3ds Max 9 Modeling tutorials teach the appropriate methods. Instructor Steve Nelle explains how to model all kinds of objects with the software's vast array of modeling tools. Using hands-on examples, Steve discusses and demonstrates the model building process in 3D Studio Max from start to finish. Real-world projects are incorporated throughout the course to highlight key concepts and techniques. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.. Close »

Instructor : Steve Nelle

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Publisher:

lynda.com, Inc.

Duration:

13.5 hours - 147 lessons

Platform:

PC or Mac

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