3ds Max Basic to Intermediate Training

Familiarize yourself with essential interface areas, tool names, and shortcuts.

Master the Scene Explorer for comprehensive scene control.

Learn initial software settings for an efficient workflow.

Organize your project folder for streamlined work management.

Enhance workflow through scene navigation shortcuts and visual styles setup.

Understand scene unit configuration for precision.

Acquire industry-standard 3D modeling techniques.

Implement compositing modeling with procedural geometry.

Utilize non-destructive methods via Modifiers to enhance base geometries.

Create 3D models using Splines and modifiers like Extrude, Sweep, and Lathe.

Explore Boolean operations for complex shape creation.

Delve into Mesh Modeling, enabling manual mesh editing for customized objects.

Navigate mesh modeling tools in 3ds Max.

Model hard surface objects using mesh modeling and other techniques.

Unleash creativity in modeling various objects.

Understand material basics and texture application.

Create, apply, and resize materials on models.

Utilize pictures as references for modeling.

Apply multiple materials to one object.

Incorporate transparency, reflection, and self-illuminating textures.

Utilize images with transparency for intricate texture designs.

Learn camera creation and viewpoint adjustment.

Modify camera focal length and lock settings for stability.

Adjust camera exposure for desired image brightness.

Explore cameras with and without targets, understanding their differences.

Create realistic lighting using daylight systems.

Fine-tune daylight settings based on geographical location.

Optimize render settings for high-quality output.

Utilize various light types for interior illumination.

Master light distribution and apply color filters and textures.

Implement HDRI environment images for realistic lighting effects.

Gain a basic understanding of animation principles.

Animate objects manually through keyframing.

Create walkthrough animations using cameras and paths.

Construct efficient camera rigs for path-based animations.

Render animations as video output.

Explore rendering with V-Ray

Simulate daylight systems and interior lighting in V-Ray

Set up studio lighting configurations in both V-Ray advanced rendering.

A computer with 3ds Max and Vray installed (trial versions available on Autodesk and Chaos Group websites)

Basic familiarity with 3D modeling concepts is beneficial but not mandatory

Enthusiasm for learning 3ds Max and Vray to create impressive 3D models, visualizations, and animations