Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Training
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Autodesk 3ds Max is an industry-leading application used to create amazing 3d models and animations. In this VTC course, you will learn how to navigate the interface while exploring the anatomy of 3d models. You will build your own 3d models, discover how to light and render scenes, and learn how to create logo animations. VTC author and professional animator Dwayne Ferguson will also demonstrate how to leverage the power of 3ds Max with several external applications, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Pixologic ZBrush. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
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Introduction
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3ds Max 2012 | (03:11) | |
Peripherals | (03:39) | |
Project Folder | (03:40) | |
The Interface
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Viewports | (04:08) | |
Navigate | (03:36) | |
Command Panel | (03:20) | |
Object Selection | (03:00) | |
Transform | (04:27) | |
Coordinates | (03:31) | |
Units | (03:56) | |
Snapping | (04:31) | |
Basic Modeling
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Model Anatomy | (02:51) | |
Primitives | (04:40) | |
Sub-Objects | (04:04) | |
Groups and Clones | (02:59) | |
Pivot Points | (02:15) | |
Graphite Tools | (03:49) | |
Lathes | (06:36) | |
Boolean Operations | (04:26) | |
Modifiers
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Modifier Stack | (04:26) | |
Modifiers pt. 1 | (03:29) | |
Modifiers pt. 2 | (03:53) | |
Materials and Maps
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Basic Materials | (06:27) | |
Shaders | (02:51) | |
Material Editor pt. 1 | (03:13) | |
Material Editor pt. 2 | (03:07) | |
UV Maps pt. 1 | (06:23) | |
UV Maps pt. 2 | (05:28) | |
Lighting
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Light Types pt. 1 | (03:07) | |
Light Types pt. 2 | (03:32) | |
Color and Intensity | (05:00) | |
Shadows | (04:31) | |
Light Lister | (03:19) | |
Light Setup | (03:11) | |
Cameras & Rendering
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Camera Types | (06:38) | |
Backgrounds | (03:27) | |
Render Presets | (02:57) | |
Print Wizard | (03:20) | |
Animation
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Timeline | (04:00) | |
Keyframes | (04:14) | |
Basic Concepts | (03:37) | |
Basic Animation pt. 1 | (04:13) | |
Basic Animation pt. 2 | (02:53) | |
Project: File Cabinet
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Project Overview | (01:48) | |
File Cabinet pt. 1 | (05:14) | |
File Cabinet pt. 2 | (05:37) | |
File Cabinet pt. 3 | (07:05) | |
File Cabinet pt. 4 | (06:45) | |
File Cabinet pt. 5 | (06:28) | |
File Cabinet pt. 6 | (03:02) | |
File Cabinet pt. 7 | (05:13) | |
File Cabinet pt. 8 | (05:41) | |
File Cabinet pt. 9 | (03:29) | |
Project: Glass Oil Jar
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Project Overview | (03:46) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 1 | (06:06) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 2 | (04:26) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 3 | (05:30) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 4 | (06:41) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 5 | (06:00) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 6 | (05:42) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 7 | (04:49) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 8 | (06:35) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 9 | (06:27) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 10 | (06:18) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 11 | (05:12) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 12 | (06:36) | |
Glass Oil Jar pt. 13 | (05:07) | |
Project: Shark Tank Logo
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Project Overview | (04:43) | |
Shark Tank pt .1 | (05:01) | |
Shark Tank pt. 2 | (05:33) | |
Shark Tank pt. 3 | (06:33) | |
Shark Tank pt. 4 | (06:57) | |
Shark Tank pt. 5 | (05:16) | |
Shark Tank pt. 6 | (04:14) | |
Shark Tank pt. 7 | (05:40) | |
Shark Tank pt. 8 | (04:38) | |
Shark Tank pt. 9 | (03:19) | |
Shark Tank pt. 10 | (06:36) | |
Shark Tank pt. 11 | (06:57) | |
Shark Tank pt. 12 | (06:26) | |
Shark Tank pt. 13 | (04:53) | |
Shark Tank pt. 14 | (04:51) | |
Shark Tank pt. 15 | (04:07) | |
Shark Tank pt. 16 | (04:51) | |
Project: Warhammer
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Project Overview | (04:29) | |
Warhammer pt. 1 | (05:38) | |
Warhammer pt. 2 | (06:04) | |
Warhammer pt. 3 | (07:02) | |
Warhammer pt. 4 | (06:39) | |
Warhammer pt. 5 | (06:44) | |
Warhammer pt. 6 | (07:03) | |
Warhammer pt. 7 | (06:35) | |
Warhammer pt. 8 | (05:14) | |
Warhammer pt. 9 | (06:42) | |
Warhammer pt. 10 | (06:22) | |
Warhammer pt. 11 | (05:24) | |
Warhammer pt. 12 | (06:50) | |
Conclusion
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Course Wrap Up | (03:38) | |
Credits
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About the Author | (03:01) |
Title Information / Pricing
Title: | Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 |
Author: | Dwayne Ferguson |
SKU: | 34332 |
ISBN: | 978-1-61866-044-2 |
Release Date: | 2012-05-16 |
Price: | |
Duration: | 8 hrs / 99 lessons |
Work Files: |
Yes |
Captions: | Available on CD and Online University |
Compatibility: |
Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux QuickTime 7 |
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