3Ds Max

3Ds Max is offered by Makerspace Technologies. We Makerspace Technologies designed this 3ds max course. 

Syllabus

Introduction To 3ds Max And Interface Navigation

• Understanding 3ds Max and its features
• Overview of the 3ds Max interface
• Navigation tools and techniques

Working With Objects And Transformations

• Creating, selecting, and manipulating objects
• Understanding transformation tools and coordinate systems
• Using snaps and grids for precision modeling

Modeling Techniques

• Creating 3D geometry with primitives and splines
• Understanding modifiers and their applications
• Using subdivision surfaces and mesh smooth to create organic shapes

Materials And Textures

• Applying materials to objects
• Understanding textures and their properties
• Creating and using texture maps

Lighting And Cameras

• Setting up lights for a scene
• Creating shadows and reflections
• Understanding camera types and camera setting

Animation Basics

• Creating keyframes and animation paths
• Understanding animation curves and interpolation
• Using constraints and controllers

Advanced Topics

• Creating particle systems and special effects
• Using character rigging and animation
• Working with plugins and external tools

Final Project

• Applying learned techniques to a final project
• Critique and review of projects

V-ray Plugin (Rendering)

Introduction to V-ray

• What is V-ray?
• V-ray interface and navigation
• V-ray rendering workflow

Materials and Textures

• Creating and applying materials
• Working with texture maps
• Adjusting material properties
• Tips for creating realistic materials

Lighting

• Types of lights in V-ray
• Setting up a basic lighting scheme
• Adjusting light properties for desired effect
• Advanced lighting techniques

Global Illumination

• What is global illumination?
• Setting up global illumination in V-ray
• Using irradiance maps and light cache
• Adjusting global illumination settings for desired effect

V-ray Plugin (Rendering)

Camera and Image Sampling

• Camera settings and controls in Vray
• Adjusting image sampling settings
• Using anti-aliasing to improve image quality
• Advanced camera techniques

Rendering Settings and Output

• V-ray rendering settings
• Adjusting output size and resolution
• Using render elements for post-processing
• Tips for optimizing render times

V-ray for Specific Applications

• Using V-ray with 3ds Max
• Using V-ray with SketchUp
• Using V-ray with Maya
• Using V-ray with other software

V-ray Tips and Tricks

• Tips for working efficiently with Vray
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Advanced V-ray techniques and workflows