Introduction to 3ds Max (2021)

Description

In this introductory 3ds Max course, participants will learn about 3ds Max environment and its controls, create and manipulate primitives and 3D models, apply and modify materials, animate 3D models, and illuminate and render 3D models. 3ds Max is the standard for architectural visualization in the architectural and interior design industry. This course will be using the 3ds Max Arnold renderer as a basis for the course.

Details

Tutorials: 10
Duration: 3h 15m
Level: Beginner
Language: English
Key features: Videos, Theory notes, Assignments, Project files
Requirements: 3ds Max 2021 or greater

Objectives

In this course, you will become familiar with the following:

To understand and navigate the 3ds Max workspace
To use standard and extended primitives in 3ds Max
To apply a 2D floor plan bitmap image onto a reference plane in 3ds Max.
To use the AEC Objects to model a 3D floor plan in 3ds Max.
To import 3D models into 3ds Max.
To control texture using UVW mapping.
To create materials for AEC objects, specifically for walls, windows, doors, and stairs
To create photorealistic materials
To apply lighting to scenes
To create a walkthrough animation

List of Tutorials

Title	Duration	Assignment
Tutorial #1: Introduction to 3ds Max	15 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #2: Using Standard and Extended Primitives	19 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #3: Mapping a 2D Floor Plan Bitmap Image	18 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #4: Modeling a 3D Floor Plan using AEC Objects	30 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #5: Importing 3D Models into 3ds Max	29 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #6: Controlling Texture using UVW Mapping	19 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #7: Creating Materials for AEC Objects	13 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #8: Creating Photorealistic Materials	10 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #9: Lighting Scenes	12 minutes	60 minutes
Tutorial #10: Creating a Walkthrough Animation	26 minutes	60 minutes