In 3ds Max 2010 Essential Training, instructor Steve Nelle provides
a thorough introduction to the techniques needed to take an animated
project from start to finish. Steve provides new users with everything
they need to know to get up and running, while offering experienced
users plenty of tips and tricks they can apply to improve their
productivity and workflow. He walks through the program's newly
designed interface, details how to create both simple and complex
objects, and shows how to bring things to life through a variety of
keyframing techniques. Exercise files accompany the course.

Thanks to PhotoSpin.com for use of their photos in this course.

Topics include:

* Moving, scaling, and rotating objects
* Creating detailed models using a variety of modeling techniques
* Working at the sub-object level with both 2D and 3D modeling commands
* Building and editing realistic materials
* Setting up lighting and shadows for a realistic look
* Understanding the principles of animation and applying them to a scene

Download File Size:1.88 GB

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