Learn 3DS Max from beginner to advanced, while getting certified by Autodesk.

The 3DS Max Creative License package includes the entire curriculum for total immersion into 3D Animation and features a combination of 2 Autodesk courses at a discounted price. The package does not have a schedule of its own. Each class is scheduled separately, beginning with the 3DS Max Jumpstart and then taking the 3DS Max 201 Green Belt class.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for people who want to create 3D graphics for print or animation, architectural practises, visualisation studios, production houses, advertising agencies or other such departments that work in large organisations.

Assumed Knowledge

Attendees require only a very general knowledge of 3D and its concepts, although a basic understanding of computer hardware and software is essential. Knowledge of other digital media packages is an advantage but not a necessity.

What you will learn

You’ll learn how to work in a production environment, understand the mechanics of 3DS Max, be able to create 3D models using a variety of techniques, work with materials to texture your models, understand how to light a scene, be able to create animations, stage a scene and understand cinematography, know how to create output for use in post production. You will be able to design 3D environments with animated walking characters with realistic lighting viewed from a moving camera.

You will also take Autodesk 3ds Max exams. Whatever your career path, our proven Autodesk software expertise will keep you ahead of the curve and help you develop a solid competitive advantage in today’s complex marketplace.

Autodesk certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity and enhanced credibility in your field. They can also help you succeed in your design career—providing benefits to both you and your employer

Introduction to Autodesk 3Ds Max

Introduction to Autodesk 3Ds Max
Autodesk 3DS Max design interface and workflow
Autodesk 3DS Max design project configuration
Assembling files
3D modelling from 2D objects
Lighting
Lighting with Autodesk 3DS Max mental ray
Rendering
Animation for cisualisation

Low & High Poly Modelling

Detailed box modelling techniques
Learn about the edge copying technique
Combine multiple mode ling concepts to create photo-realistic models
Learn to build anything from airplanes to humans!
The difference between mesh and nurbs techniques

Material Techniques

Using alphas and images as alphas
Mix and composite mapping
Material types in depth including multi-sub object
Composite
Matte/shadow
Raytraced materials
Render to texture

Effects

Particles tips and tricks
Composition tips
Glow and flares
Dynamics with Reactor

Add Bones into the Mesh

The ‘Da Vinci pose- Do’s & Don’ts’
Preparing the mesh for Bone Rigging
Adding Bones into using mesh template

Rigging

Mechanical vs. Bone Rigs
Set up a rig using HI Solver & Sliders
Over 3 different custom biped rigs – developed by the instructor
Tips and tricks for successful rigging
Proper usage of coordinate systems to prevent rigging problems
Create biped, quadrupeds or any multi-legged character
Creative use of controllers and constraints
What the books don’t show us!

Character Studio

Biped, physique and skinning
Learn workflows for successful rigging fitting biped to a mesh
Creating footsteps, varying time and stride length
Footsteps in track view
Upper body animation
Freeform animation
Anchoring
IK blending
Body dynamics
Passing objects
Obstacle coursed
Motion capture
Motion flow
Curve editing

Skinning

Skin modifier
Skin morph and skin wrap
Envelopes
Vertex editing
Weight tables
Mirror mode

Animation Techniques

Tip & tricks on walk cycles
Human and animal locomotion techniques
Morph modifier for facial animation

Lighting

Using Skylight
Area lights
Radiosity
Tips on how to reduce time consuming renders with simple standard lights

Animation

List controllers and limit controllers
Parameter collector
Inverse kinematics
IK solvers
Animation modifiers
Morphing

Public Scheduled Classes

Come into one of our centrally located training facilities. Small class sizes, industry experienced instructors, and many classes lead towards certification.

Virtual Student

Attend a real-time class without leaving home.

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Private Training

We can organise training for you. We can do it for only one person or a group. Give us a call an we can make arrangements for your course.

Live Online Training

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Spreading the cost of your training

You know that in the long term it pays to be skilled up in the latest software. But you’ll also know that, in the short term, investing in yourself can feel painful on your pocket. So we’ve got a solution that will help you learn the skills you need, at a monthly price that you can afford.

Introducing Academy Class Payments.

Because we’re committed to your success, we’re offering you the opportunity to pay for your training monthly, rather than the whole cost upfront. We want to remove every barrier we can to your success, and if having the flexibility to spread the cost of your training helps you, as it helps thousands of others, then let’s do it.

Save With Academy Class Vouchers

Academy Class Vouchers are a flexible, cost-effective solution for training multiple individuals within a team or across an organisation and allow any member within your organisation to book a training course anytime over a 12 month period.

Multiple users can make dramatic savings, booking 10 to 30 day training blocks from the Academy Class schedule. It’s up to you how many Academy Class Vouchers you purchase.

All you need to remember is that, the more you buy, the more you save.

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