Autodesk 3ds Max - The Complete Guide

This course gives you a solid understanding of 3ds Max features and capabilities from the basics through to the most advanced topics.

Beginner, intermediate, Advanced

English

Course Length: 35 Hours

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What you'll learn

New for 3ds Max
Introduction to 3ds Max
Object Selection
3d Objects
Working with Architectural Objects
2D Shapes
Modifying 2D Shapes
Standard Materials and Maps

3D Mesh Objects
Graphite Modeling Technique
NURBS Modeling
Compound Objects
Modifiers
Lights and Cameras
Animation Basics
Physically Based Rendering

Course Description

Autodesk 3ds Max The Complete Guide is designed to give you a solid understanding of 3ds Max features and capabilities from the basics through to the most advanced topics. This course covers Object Creation, Materials and Maps, Lights, Cameras and Animation Basics.

Autodesk 3ds Max is a complete 3D computer graphics program that helps professionals and artists create 3D animations, astounding environments, models, games, images, and everything in between.

Autodesk Certification Objectives: The “!” Symbol indicates an Autodesk Certification Exam Objective. Focus on these areas to prepare for your certification exam.

Course Outline

Autodesk 3ds Max Course Outline

New for 3ds Max 2021

New Default Renderer
SketchUp Importing
Physically Based Rendering (PBR)
Chamfer Supports
File Input-Output (I/O)
Viewport Settings
OSL Shaders
Weighted Normals Modifier

New for 3ds Max 2020

Chamfer Modifier Updates
New OSL Shaders
Revit Import Settings Updates
Playback Animation Updates
GIF Checker Tool

New for 3ds Max 2019

New Map Applications
Creating Shapes
Project Structure
Arnold Renderer
View and Share Designs

Introduction to 3ds Max

Introduction
Drawing Tools
Units and Help

Object Selection

Selection Tools
Explorer Tools
3d Objects
Standard Primitives
Extended Primitives

Working with Architectural Objects

Architectural Objects
Doors
Windows
Stairs

2D Shapes

Splines
Extended Splines

Modifying 2D Shapes

Modifying Splines
Selections
Geometry Rollout

Standard Materials and Maps

Rendering Images
Material Tools
Standard Material Properties
Other Materials
Maps

3D Mesh Objects

Modifying 3D Mesh Objects
Edit Geometry Rollout
Editable Poly Objects
Editable Poly Rollouts

Graphite Modeling Technique

Polygon Modeling Panel
Edit Panel
Geometry Panel
Modify Selection Panel
Loops Panel

NURBS Modeling

Curves and Surfaces
NURBS Parameter Rollout
Compound Objects
Compound Objects

Modifiers

Mesh Modifiers
Geometry Modifiers
Material and Map Modifiers

Lights and Cameras

Lights
Cameras

Animation Basics

Animation Controls
Rendering an Animation

Physically Based Rendering

ART Render Setup
Physically Based Materials
Lighting
Camera Effects

Navigation Strategies

Beginners: Complete the course in order from beginning to end. Once any topic is completed, you will have full access to it at any time for one year after registration, to use as a resource.

Intermediate/Advanced Users: Use the course as a flexible resource tool to find what you need, whenever you need it. Try the assessment tests first, if you get 80%+ you can move to the next level, if you get less than 80% you should complete the lecture. This gives you a pre and post-assessment score, which can be used to track your skills improvements.

Certification Objectives

3ds Max Professional Certification Objectives

ANIMATION

Create a path animation and evaluate an object along the path
Identify Controller types Identify playback settings
Locate the value of keys in the Time Slider
Use a Dope Sheet

CAMERAS

Differentiate camera types
Edit FOV (Field of View)
Data Management / Interoperability
Differentiate common file types and usages
Use the import feature to import model data

EFFECTS

Identify Space Warp types
Use atmosphere effects
Use particle systems

LIGHTING

Compare Attenuation and Decay
Identify parameters for modifying shadows
Add a volumetric effect

MATERIALS / SHADING

Identify standard materials
Use the Slate Material Editor
Exam Objectives

RIGGING

Use Character Studio for Rigging
Create simple Bipeds
Use the Skin modifier

MODELING

Differentiate reference coordinate systems
Differentiate workflow
Identify Clone types
Differentiate standard versus extended primitives
Identify and use line tool creation methods
Identify Vertex types
Use object creation and modification workflows
Use polygon modeling tools
Use ProBoolean

RENDERING

Differentiate Renderers
Identify rendering parameters

UI / OBJECT MANAGEMENT

Describe and use object transformations
Identify Selection Regions and methods
Use Viewports
Set up and use Scenes

About the Author

Jad Jureidini is happy to join Global eTraining’s Leaders and SME’s. His background experience with BIM is why he is one of the experts in 3ds Max and Revit, among other software programs. His familiarity with BIM goes back to when he pursued and achieved his Bachelor of Architecture, then his Master of Science in Construction Management.

What he likes most about his contributions to Global eTraining is the insight he’s getting with software programs. Being in an instructor-like role has given him even more familiarity with tools than when he first began learning how to use them. He likes going for bicycle rides, long walks, swimming and skiing. He’s a fan of the science fiction and history genres.