Autodesk 3ds Max - The Complete Guide

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

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