Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Course

Course Overview

Autodesk 3ds Max 2014: A Comprehensive Guide is a comprehensive textbook that aims at harnessing the power of Autodesk 3ds Max for animators and designers. It helps you unleash your creativity, thus helping you create stunning 3D models and animations.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success, you must have a basic understanding of your computer's operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. Knowledge of Photoshop & Flash is an added advantage.

Course Outline

• Chapter 1 The 3ds Max Interface
• Chapter 2 Your First 3ds Max Project
• Chapter 3 Modeling in 3ds Max: Architectural Model Part I
• Chapter 4 Modeling in 3ds Max: Architectural Model Part II
• Chapter 5 Introduction to Animation
• Chapter 6 Animation Principles
• Chapter 7 Character Poly Modeling: Part I
• Chapter 8 Character Poly Modeling: Part II
• Chapter 9 Character Poly Modeling: Part III
• Chapter 10 Introduction to Materials: Interiors and Furniture
• Chapter 11 Textures and UV Workflow: The Soldier
• Chapter 12 Character Studio: Rigging
• Chapter 13 Character Studio: Animation
• Chapter 14 Introduction to Lighting: Interior Lighting
• Chapter 15 3ds Max Rendering
• Chapter 16 mental ray