3ds Max 2 - Class Topics

Week 1
Introduction
Software overview
Max I refresher
Discussion for specific models to build
Plan the required building techniques
Lofting
Boolean
Sub-object editing
Render model
Custom material creation
Using background images


Week 2
Using images in materials
Mapping
Parametric maps
Layering maps
Render model
Planning the scene lighting
Mental Ray Lighting
Global Illumination / Radiosity
Sun systems

Week 3
Photometric lights
Import objects to complete the 3d scene
Render menu settings
Planning animation paths
Animating the camera
Adding paths
Editing paths
Animating objects in the scene
Render model


Grading: Class participants will receive a grade for their contributions to the class and timely progress on their 3D model. There may be short project quizzes and tests to ensure that class participants fully understand the topics being presented.

Open labs: Open labs are available for use in completing homework assignments and for additional "practice time" by the class participants. There is an additional cost for using open labs. Please contact us to receive that information.