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3DS Max courses from the experts

These 3DS Max courses teach this popular 3D design app. Learn 3DS Max for use in architecture, animation, video production, game development, and product visualization. Whether you're looking to create architectural renderings, develop complex animations, or bring visual effects to life, attending a 3DS Max course helps you to become productive right away.

Enrolling in these 3DS Max courses provides you with a comprehensive understanding of 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. These courses are designed for everyone, from beginners to those who are self-taught, and provide structured, hands-on training with real-world projects that will help you learn 3DS Max quickly. With expert instructors and real-world projects, you'll quickly develop the skills needed to create professional-grade 3D models and visualizations.

What you learn in 3DS Max courses

3DS Max Interface & Workflow: Navigate the software with ease, mastering essential tools and layouts.
3D Modeling Techniques: Learn to create complex models from basic 2D shapes using splines, polygons, and nurbs.
Object Manipulation & Refinement: Work with transforms, modifiers, and other tools to refine and perfect your designs.
Materials & Texturing: Apply realistic textures and surface properties to bring your models to life.
Lighting & Rendering: Master lighting techniques and optimize render settings to produce high-quality visual output.
Animation Basics: Learn to set up and control simple animations, bringing your models into motion.
Visual Effects & Cameras: Work with cameras and effects to enhance the visual impact of your scenes.
Workflow Optimization: Discover shortcuts and best practices to increase efficiency and streamline your 3D design process.

You can attend live 3DS Max training online, in Boston or Philadelphia, or at your location. We also offer 3DS Max training on-site nationwide. To get started review the course details below or call to speak with a training consultant to schedule a 3DS course: 781-376-6044.

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Attend introductory to advanced 3DS Max courses in our training centers, online, or at your office.

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3DS Max Course delivery options

We have 3DS Max courses for every schedule and budget, led by expert instructors who help you to quickly and easily achieve professional results with your work.

Regularly scheduled 3DS Max courses

Our regularly scheduled, public 3DS Max courses include introductory through advanced training. Most courses are offered monthly. See the list of classes below. We offer live classes led by an instructor in the same classroom with you.

On-site 3DS Max courses

All 3DS Max courses can be delivered on-site at your location. Call or complete the form on the above link to receive information about classes at your location. We deliver on-site classes across the U.S. and globally.

Online 3DS Max courses

Live online 3DS Max courses provide you with a small group course that you can take from anywhere with a high-speed Internet connection. You can ask questions, hear and talk with the instructor, even share your screen as part of these interactive classes.

Course Details and Outlines for 3DS Max courses

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3DS Max courses available for many roles and skill levels

These 3DS Max courses are useful whether you are new to 3DS Max or have previous experience and are looking to fill gaps or gain a better understanding of the full set of capabilities it offers. 3DS Max courses are suitable for those involved in a variety of roles including character modeling, architecture, presentation graphics, and animation. Our 3DS Max workshops help you to understand how to design, create and animate character models.

Regularly scheduled 3DS Max courses are available for individuals, and private 3DS Max training is offered for groups, companies, and organizations. Private 3DS Max workshops can be customized to your specific objectives and can focus on modeling, lighting, or animation. The 3DS Max instructors at AGI average more than a decade of experience working with 3D modeling and have worked on animated television series and large scale product designs for major corporations.

About 3DS Max Courses and Training from AGI

Regularly scheduled public 3DS Max courses, workshops, and seminars provide hands-on learning from expert 3DS Max instructors. Small classes with practical exercises and projects help you to quickly learn 3DS Max skills relating to 3D model creation, lighting, design, and animation. Our instructors have extensive experience with 3DS Max and in leading classes. They are reviewed after each course to gauge their effectiveness, and undergo continual professional development and testing. Our full-time instructors pass the rigorous Certified Technical Trainer exam and participate in ongoing professional development training to maintain their 3DS Max teaching skills.

3DS Max courses with certificate

Attend a 3DS Max course with certificate and gain verification of your class participation that you can share electronically on Linked In. You can share with your employer for verification and receive a PDF certificate that is suitable for printing and display. As a Massachusetts private school, American Graphics Institute has been in in operation since 1998 and is recognized globally for providing high-quality 3DS Max courses. Choose from beginner or advanced classes, and receive a certificate for your 3DS Max course completion.

Prerequisites for enrolling in 3DS Max courses

For introductory 3DS Max courses, no previous experience is required. For intermediate or advanced 3DS Max classes, completion of the introductory course or previous 3DS Max experience and knowledge of all topics covered in the introductory 3DS Max course is required. For 3DS Max training in our classrooms we provide your choice of a Mac or Windows computer for use during the course. For live online 3DS Max you can use your own computer and sample files and projects will be provided upon enrollment.

Course materials for 3DS Max classes

The instructors at AGI have authored more than 50 best-selling training books and use this extensive curriculum development experience to develop practical and detailed 3DS Max training curriculum which all course participants receive. The materials are designed to serve as a reference for use after class completion and include detailed notes, definitions, best practices and practical advice.

What is 3ds Max

Autodesk 3ds Max is a 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visualization software widely used in industries including architecture, product design, gaming, and film. It enables users to create detailed 3D models, animate characters, and produce photorealistic renders using engines like Arnold and V-Ray. 3ds Max is widely used in hard-surface modeling and offers includes capabilities such as the Modifier Stack for non-destructive editing, scripting with MAXScript, and basic animation capabilities through Character Animation Toolkit. 3ds Max is commonly used for architectural visualization, where architects and designers create realistic 3D models of buildings and interiors. It is also employed in product design for prototyping and marketing and by game developers for modeling and animating game assets. In film and VFX, 3ds Max is often used for static environments and simple animations. You can learn 3ds Max through in-person or online classes, self-paced tutorials, or private training. 3ds Max is only available for Windows. The software supports a wide range of file formats for both import and export. Over its history, 3ds Max has evolved significantly, with key developments like the introduction of MAXScript, advanced rendering tools, and integration with Arnold, cementing its position as a leading 3D software in many industries.

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Maya and 3DS Max differences

Maya and 3DS Max are leading 3D software applications used for different tasks. Maya is primarily used in film, TV, and video games for animations, simulations, and visual effects (VFX), for character animation, complex simulations, and intricate rigging tasks. 3DS Max is more often used for architectural visualization, product design, and hard-surface modeling, and is the choice for creating static environments and objects, used in architecture, landscape design, and interior design. Maya offers advanced tools for complex character animations, fluid simulations, and detailed rigging, giving animators control over every aspect of their creations. 3DS Max has some simple animation capabilities for tasks such as architectural walkthroughs or basic game asset animations. Maya is also used for creating simulations, with tools like Bifrost for fluid dynamics, while 3DS Max has basic simulation tools and some third-party plugins like FumeFX, 3DS is not focused on simulations and is used for less complex projects. Both 3DS and Maya support industry-standard render engines. 3DS Max is closely integrated with V-Ray, making it ideal for photorealistic architectural renders. Maya is better suited for film and VFX due to its integration with Arnold and support for RenderMan and Redshift. While Maya is more complex, offering extensive customization through MEL and Python scripting, 3ds Max provides a more user-friendly interface with powerful hard-surface modeling tools, ideal for architectural and product design tasks.

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AGI's team of experienced instructors are also the best-selling authors of more than 20 books including Creative Cloud for Dummies, Creative Suite for Dummies, and many books published by Adobe Press, Microsoft Press, and other major publishers. Learn from experienced professionals with extensive professional and training experience, who are also practicing professionals. For Federal agencies, American Graphics Institute classes are offered under GSA contract 47QTCA19D003Y.