3DS Max 2009 & 9 Training Box
Works with Mac, Windows Vista. Delivered on DVD ROM.

Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 & 9

Core Video Training™

£68.49

Learn how to use the latest 3D modelling and animation techniques to create eye-popping 3D games and astounding film and video content with this comprehensive guide to Autodesk® 3DS Max®, covering version 9 and the latest 2009 features. This DVD takes the program’s vast range of tools and breaks them down into a step-by-step learning experience that saves you time and hassle. Practical exercises let you hone your 3D skills.

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Instructors:
Stuart Hogton
Colin Ralph
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Format:
DVD-ROM (Includes Exercise Files)
Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Duration:
3.5 hours  /  69 lessons

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Product Overview

Autodesk® 3DS Max® is an extremely powerful 3D modelling and animation program for producing mind-bending video games and film effects. In this DVD, 3DS Max® gurus Colin Ralph and Stuart Hogton walk you through the array of texture mapping, modelling, animating, rendering and other tools available to you. You’ll learn faster through completing a number of exciting character animation exercises that make use of the program’s full capabilities.

Colin takes you through version 9, and Stuart covers the very latest features of the 2009 release. The step-by-step format lets you start with a detailed look at the user interface, before easily navigating through topics such as "Environments and Effects", "Hair and Fur", and "Character Animation". Everything from object creation, polygonal modelling and animation to more complex hair and fur styling and bone creation is explored.

The success of this DVD in teaching you 3DS Max® lies not only in the quality and organisation of the content, but also the ability to work at your own pace by pausing, rewinding and skipping chapters at will. Plus, by the end of the DVD, you’ll be creating your own 3D characters through a range of practical exercises. Whether you want to make some basic 3D animations or have an ambition to work for Pixar, this DVD will let you develop and improve your 3D skills. Learn from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Order today and learn the very latest Autodesk® 3DS Max® modelling and animation techniques.

01: Introduction

  1. 01.01:   Welcome

02: The User Interface

  1. 02.01:   2009: New Tools
  2. 02.02:   The Menu Bar
  3. 02.03:   The Main Tool Bar
  4. 02.04:   The Command Panel
  5. 02.05:   Time Slider
  6. 02.06:   Track Bar
  7. 02.07:   2009: The Measurement System
  8. 02.08:   2009: Snaps and Grids
  9. 02.09:   2009: InfoCenter Toolbar

03: Navigation

  1. 03.01:   Viewports
  2. 03.02:   Viewport Navigation
  3. 03.03:   Viewport Menus
  4. 03.04:   2009: ViewCube and SteeringWheels

04: Object Creation

  1. 04.01:   Creating Primitives
  2. 04.02:   Object Movement
  3. 04.03:   Object Modifers
  4. 04.04:   Rotate and Scale
  5. 04.05:   Creating Splines
  6. 04.06:   Editing Splines
  7. 04.07:   Shapes from Splines - Extrude
  8. 04.08:   Shapes from Splines - Lathe

05: Modifiers

  1. 05.01:   2009: The Modifier Stack
  2. 05.02:   Morph Modifer
  3. 05.03:   2009: Soft Selection
  4. 05.04:   Rotate and Scale
  5. 05.05:   Creating Splines
  6. 05.06:   Editing Splines
  7. 05.07:   Shapes from Splines - Extrude
  8. 05.08:   Shapes from Splines - Lathe

06: Polygonal Modelling

  1. 06.01:   The Edit Poly
  2. 06.02:   Modelling Functions
  3. 06.03:   Mesh Smooth
  4. 06.04:   Paint Deformation
  5. 06.05:   Soft Selection
  6. 06.06:   Cut and Slice
  7. 06.07:   Attach and Bridge
  8. 06.08:   2009: Modelling Techniques

07: Materials and Maps

  1. 07.01:   The Material Editor
  2. 07.02:   Texture Maps
  3. 07.03:   UVW Mapping
  4. 07.04:   2009: UVW Unwrapping
  5. 07.05:   2009: Spline Mapping Too
  6. 07.06:   2009: ProMaterials
  7. 07.07:   2009: Composite Map

08: Animation

  1. 08.01:   Key Frame Animation
  2. 08.02:   The Curve Editor
  3. 08.03:   Motion Panel
  4. 08.04:   Controllers
  5. 08.05:   2009: Walkthrough Assistant Tool

09: Rendering

  1. 09.01:   Render Dialogue
  2. 09.02:   Lighting
  3. 09.03:   2009: Improved Lights
  4. 09.04:   Cameras
  5. 09.05:   2009: Reveal Rendering
  6. 09.06:   2009: Mental Ray Specific Render
  7. 09.07:   2009: Mental Ray Production Shaders
  8. 09.08:   2009: HDR Image Motion Blur

10: Environment and Effects

  1. 10.01:   Volumetric Lighting
  2. 10.02:   Lens Effects

11: Particles

  1. 11.01:   Emitter Types
  2. 11.02:   Particle Flow

12: Hair and Fur

  1. 12.01:   Creating Hair
  2. 12.02:   Styling Tool

13: Character Animation

  1. 13.01:   Bone Creation
  2. 13.02:   The Skin Modifier
  3. 13.03:   2009: Biped Systems

14: Exercises (Case Studies)

  1. 14.01:   Modelling
  2. 14.02:   Material
  3. 14.03:   Animation
  4. 14.04:   Rendering
  5. 14.05:   Particle Flow
  6. 14.06:   Hair and Fur
  7. 14.07:   Character Animation

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