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Modeling - 3D Studio Max 9 Training DVD
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- Welcome
- How to use this title
- Using the exercise files
1. Introduction to Modeling
- Understanding the building process
- Introducing the interface
- Modeling with precision
- Aligning with precision
- Using reference material
- Using Lights to your advantage
- Using Cameras to your advantage
- Using Materials to your advantage
- Arc rotation options
- Important 3DS rendering techniques
2. Modeling Geometry
- Shapes (2D) vs. objects (3D)
- Sub-object geometry types
- Sub-object selection methods
- Sub-object transformations
- The Ignore Backfacing option
- The Soft Selection feature
- Surface Normals
3. Introduction to 2D Spline Modeling
- Creating shapes in 3D Studio
- 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 tutorials
- 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 tutorials
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 with 3DS Max
- 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 tutorials
- 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 into 3DS Max
- Working with corrupt scene files
Tutorials Conclusion
- Goodbye
3D Studio Max 9 Modeling
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 »
Format : DVD
Price : $99.95 | £49.95 | €64.95
Publisher : lynda.com, Inc.
Duration : 13.5 hours - 147 lessons
Platform : PC or Mac
Closed Captioning : No
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