Training

3d Studio Max Fundamentals

This is a three-day course covering the basics of 3D Studio MAX. An emphasis is applied to Design and Architecture.

Course content

• User Interface - Viewport layout, Command panels, menus, customizing interface
• Basic Modeling concepts - Introduction to geometric primitives, modifiers and applying materials
• Basic Scene Creation - Creating environment, merge elements, create lights, create cameras
• AutoCAD / 3D Studio MAX Integration - insert and modify AutoCAD geometry, AutoCAD linking
• Creating objects -AutoGrid, Array tool AEC objects (wall, window, door, staircase and railing tools)
• Creating and manipulating splines - Outline splines, spline Booleans, spline sub-objects, turn into 3D objects
• Materials - Apply mapped and procedural materials to objects, UVW mapping, complex materials.
• Lighting - Different types of lights available, introduction to Radiosity and Global Illumination.
• Animation - Creating a walkthrough

No previous experience necessary. Course will run on a Monday and Tuesday. Students are then given 2 days to digest and final day of training is on the Friday. The Friday is also open to a "Questions and Answers" session and students can also bring in actual projects to set-up and start.