The Autodesk® 3ds Max® Essentials learning guide provides a thorough introduction to the Autodesk 3ds Max software that will help new users make the most of this sophisticated application, as well as broaden the horizons of existing, self-taught users. The guide instructs you on how to effectively use the software interface and navigate through the scenes. It explores the creation of 3D objects and how to bring in objects from other software such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D. Additionally, it teaches you to prepare the scenes for renderings by adding materials, lights, and cameras. Finally, the guide covers an understanding of various renderers included with the software as well as image creation and animation techniques.
Outcomes & Objectives
Introducing 3Ds Max as a BIM Tool
UI Tour and Project Navigation
Working concepts, key tools and Basic file setup
Basic object creation, transformation and modification
2D Splines to 3D Modelling basics
Creating and manipulating Editable Polys
Importing and working with .DWG and .MAX files
Creating and applying Materials & Textures
Creating Light and Shadow
Camera setup, clipping and manipulation
Rendering images and simple animation
Pricing & Payment Options
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Duration
In Class/Virtual Class,Hybrid Learning (Learn More)
3 Days (08:30 – 16:00) Classes are presented via our Hybrid Learning allowing learners the flexibility to attend on campus or in the comfort of their home or workplace.
Course Prerequisites
It is recommended that delegates have a working knowledge of one or more of the following:
Drafting, design or engineering principles
Experience with 3D modelling is recommended
Our Delivery Methods
Our innovative "myWay” learning methodology is built around the students individual learning requirement, allowing each student to learn in a style that is most suitable for their skills set, knowledge and schedule.
Instructor-Led Classes
Reach your full potential through our “myWay Instructor-Led” classes combined with interactive lessons, supporting video content, practical assignments and in field experience, done during the traditional 08:00 – 16:00 working day.
Do a course at your pace via our “myWay Online Mentored Learning”, combining self-study with supported interactive online video lectures, an online course mentor, extra resources, questionnaires and more, all supported via out Online Student Portal.
Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.
Learners to arrive at the training venue from 08:00 in preparation for 08:30 starting time
Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of the proof of payment or an official company purchase order.
For full day, on campus courses, Learnfast will supply you with a computer to use for training (if applicable),& tea/coffee and a full lunch. Catering is not included for On-Site training and laptops are available for hire at an additional cost if required.
Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us via email at least 5-10 working days prior to the course commencement date. Full course fees will be retained for no shows.
Virtual learners are required to have a stable internet connection & a working headset available for sound purposes.
Learners who use their own laptops are fully responsible to ensure that administration rights, software installations, etc. are working sufficiently prior to training.
Learnfast reserves the right to cancel or postpone dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
Learnfast is not responsible for costs associated with cancellation of classes such as flight and accommodation for clients.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max as a BIM Tool
What is BIM and what does it mean?
The benefits of BIM
What will BIM and 3Ds Max deliver?
Industry drivers
Introducing Levels of BIM
Promises in terms of visual improvements
Lesson 2: UI Tour and Project Navigation
Introducing the menu and screen layout
Interrogating the model and viewports
Standard screen and command panel
Modelling toolbars
Time and animations controls
Lesson 3: Working concepts, key tools and Basic File Setup
Important working concepts
Surface modelling, object and material naming
3Ds Max workflows
File management, units, backup, saving options
Lesson 4: Basic object creation, transformation and modification
Creating – the panel, names and colour
Transform – move, rotate, scale, gizmos, type-ins and angle snaps
Modify – overview, the panel, parameters, the modifier stack, gizmos and mesh density
Lesson 5: 2D Splines to 3D Modelling basics
Modelling background
Mesh Density
Object manipulation tools
2D and 2.5D snaps
Alignment tool
Lines
Lesson 6: Creating and Manipulating Editable Polys
Poly modelling and the ribbon
Editable Poly
Poly sub-elements
Normals and backfacing
Lesson 7: Importing and working with .DWG and .MAX files
DWG Giles
Layers and 3Ds Max
DWG File Layers
Lesson 8: Creating and Applying Materials and Textures
Local vs. Global Illumination
Standard Lighting
Types of Standard Lights
Shadow Types
Lesson 9: Creating Light and Shadow
Basic lighting methodologies
Types of light, their use and three-point lighting
Shadows – options and Map shadows
Lesson 10: Camera setup, clipping and manipulation
Camera types – target and free
Viewport derived cameras
Lenses
Length and stock lenses
Lesson 11: Rendering images and simple Animation
Choice of renderer
Relationship of aspect ratio and image aspect
Output size and test renders
DPI for printing
Animation sizes
File types
No dates have been specified for this course. Please contact The CAD Corporation for more information and dates on this course.
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