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3D Studio Max Advanced

Overview

This programme gives the delegate an in-depth study of materials, and mapping, lighting and cameras.

Prerequisites

Familiarity with 3D Studio Max or delegates should have attended 3D Studio Max Introduction.

Course Content

Lighting

Learn basic lighting principles
Know the difference between real world and computer lighting
Understand traditional lighting setups
Recognise different light types
Understand various light parameters
Create lights
Modify lights
Use the light lister
Understand how to plan lighting for a scene in 3ds max
Understand the use of three point lighting to light an object
Use lighting to establish mood
Recognise some of the challenges in lighting specific types of objects
Understand considerations for interior lighting
Understand considerations for exterior lighting
Understanding the importance of shadows in defining the scene and the mood
Create volumetric light beams with dust
Create ambient light inside a large interior

Animation

Character animation concepts
Understanding Forward Kinematics
Principles of Inverse Kinematics
Parent and Child link relationships
Constraining rotation
Overview of Animation tools
Set Key Animation and Autokey
Introduction to bones
Spline IK

Duration

2 Days

Schedule

15/16 September 2008
4/5 December 2008
5/6 March

Prices

£745

All the bookings come with lunch, refreshments, course notes and post training support.

Costs

Studio Vouchers: £420

Dates

This course runs at Harlequin Training and can also be run privately at your site.

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