3ds Max 201: Red Belt

Description
The 3ds Max Red Belt class focuses on learning the techniques and methods that will get the best results. Over 5 days you will be developing your skills and abilities with, Modeling, Lighting, Animation and Rendering.

Autodesk Certification can help you succeed in your design career—providing benefits to both you and your employer. A reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, Autodesk Certification can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity and enhanced credibility in your field. The 3ds Max Professional exam is available for an additional fee of £150.00 plus VAT

Benefits for your career

Demonstrate your expertise in the latest technology
Employer recognition (selection, bonuses, advancement, pay)
Industry recognition of your skill set
Earn a portable cerdential for job retention and mobility
Peer recognition – be the best in your company
Improve your performance and add value to your company
Prerequisites
People who have preferably attended the 3ds Max Essentials Jumpstart or have a number of years experience working with 3d tools and have a solid understanding of modeling in the 3d environment.

Assumed Knowledge
You will have taken the 3ds Max Jumpstart zero to HERO course or have equivalent knowledge and experience

Skills
You will be able to design 3d environments with animated walking characters with realistic lighting viewed from a moving camera.
You will also be prepared for and ready to take the official Autodesk 3ds Max Professional exam.

• Course content

  Course Content
  Low and High Poly modeling

  more Detailed Box Modelling techniques
  learn the Edge Copying technique
  combine multiple modelling concepts to create photo-real models
  learn to build anything from Air planes to humans
  learn the differences between Mesh, Patches, and Nurbs technique
  Material Techniques

  unwrap any complex objects using Unwrap UVW and Texporter plug-in
  learn Game texturing Techniques
  Pelt Mapping
  layer many maps using UVW map channels
  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
  Lighting

  using Skylight
  area lights
  radiosity
  light Tracer
  photometric Lights
  e-Light plug-in
  tips on how to reduce time consuming renders with simple standard lights
  Animation

  learn Controllers in depth
  list Controllers & Limit Controllers
  constraints
  parameter Collector
  wire Parameters
  sliders
  inverse Kinematics
  IK Solvers
  Animation Modifiers
  Morphing
  Animation Materials and Effects
  Channel Locks and Inheritance
  Audio Synchronization
  Effects

  Particles
  Particle Flow
  Environmental effects
  Composition tips
  Glow and flares
  Dynamics with Reactor