3DS MAX ESSENTIAL TRAINING

3DS MAX ESSENTIAL TRAINING

Course Overview

This 20-hour course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rigging using Autodesk 3ds Max. Students will learn the core principles and techniques to create dynamic and engaging 3D content.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Navigate the 3ds Max interface efficiently.
  • Create detailed 3D models using polygon modeling techniques.
  • Apply materials, textures, and lighting to enhance visuals.
  • Animate characters and objects using keyframes and constraints.
  • Create realistic effects such as particles, dynamics, and simulations.
  • Build and manipulate character rigs for efficient animation.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to 3ds Max (3 hours)

  • 3ds Max interface overview
  • Basic navigation and selection tools
  • Units and grid setup
  • Creating and managing scenes
  • Essential hotkeys and shortcuts

Module 2: Modeling Fundamentals (5 hours)

  • Primitive shapes and creation
  • Polygon modeling techniques (extrude, bevel, chamfer, inset)
  • Modeling tools (move, scale, rotate, mirror)
  • Boolean operations
  • History and undo/redo
  • Modeling workflows and best practices

Module 3: Materials and Textures (3 hours)

  • Creating and applying materials
  • Understanding shaders (diffuse, specular, metallic, etc.)
  • Texture mapping (UV unwrapping, texture placement)
  • Creating basic textures
  • Material libraries and shaders

Module 4: Lighting and Rendering (3 hours)

  • Basic lighting setup (directional, point, spot lights)
  • Rendering settings and output formats
  • Introduction to render engines (Mental Ray, Arnold, Corona)
  • Camera settings and composition

Module 5: Animation Fundamentals (3 hours)

  • Keyframe animation basics
  • Creating animations using keyframes
  • Animation curves and editing
  • Constraints (parent, point, orient)
  • Character animation basics

Module 6: Effects and Dynamics (3 hours)

  • Introduction to particles (emitters, fields, life cycles)
  • Dynamics simulations (rigid bodies, soft bodies, fluids)
  • Creating basic effects (fire, smoke, explosions)
  • Particle systems and dynamics

Module 7: Rigging Basics (2 hours)

  • Joint creation and hierarchy
  • Skinning techniques
  • Inverse kinematics (IK)
  • Controlling rigs with attributes

Teaching Methodology

  • Lectures and demonstrations
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Project-based learning
  • Q&A sessions
  • Critiques and feedback

Assessment

  • Assignments and projects
  • Final project (creating a short animation with effects and a rigged character)

Total Fees: 30,000/=
Total Duration: 20 Hrs (2 hours  x  10 Classes)
Training Mode: Individual Training, your own timetable

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