The class starts by teaching how to navigate the 3DS Max interface effectively, understanding the tools and layout for efficient workflow. You will learn the essentials of project configuration, file management, and object manipulation, providing you with the foundational skills for creating and managing 3D models. You'll also learn key concepts such as transforms and modifiers, which allow for advanced editing and refinement of models.
You will also learn to create 3D from 2D shapes, where you will learn how to convert basic 2D sketches into intricate 3D models using splines and compound objects. You will make these 3D objects more interesting and appealing as you add materials and textures, learning to apply realistic surface properties to your models. You will also learn to use lighting in 3DS Max Design.
The course also introduces the basics of animation, guiding you through the setup and manipulation of simple animations. You'll work with cameras to control scene perspectives and render stunning visual outputs. Rendering techniques are also covered to share optimized, high-quality output.
With real-world examples and hands-on projects, you will learn practical tips for workflow optimization, helping you become faster and more efficient in 3D production. By the end, you'll be confident in creating, animating, and rendering 3D models for use in architecture, product visualization, entertainment, video, and animation.
3DS Max Course - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
3DS Max Training Class Topics
- Introduction to 3DS max
- 3D in production workflows
- 3D process overview: modeling/materials/animation/rendering
- 3DS max interface overview
- Creating objects: primitives such as boxes
- 3D objects from 2D shapes: 3D text, extrusions
- Transforms: position, rotation, and scale
- Managing objects: layers, hide, isolate
- Introduction to materials
- Adding lights and cameras
- Rendering
- More complex objects: modifiers
- Booleans and compound objects
- Introduction to polygon modeling: vertex, edge, poly sub-objects
- More complex materials: UVW coordinates
- Maps and Materials
- Texture unwrapping and painting with Photoshop
- Introduction to animation
- Keyframe animation
- Animating lights and cameras
- Rendering animation sequences
- Editing and compositing animation footage
Custom and private 3DS Max classes
This 3DS Max course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. 3DS Max classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
We recommend that you have installed the 3DS Max software before starting this class.
You will receive a comprehensive 3DS Max course manual for this class. For most Autodesk classes, AGI uses Autodesk approved curriculum.