Learn a fundamental workflow to Polygon, NURBS, and Splined-based modeling and time-saving techniques to creatively utilizing the robust tools available in 3ds Max. Contains nearly 4 hours of self-paced training for artists new to modeling in 3ds Max and experienced artists seeking a refresher.
Popular highlights include:
- NURBS Workflow
- Polygon Workflow
- Splines and Patches Workflow
- Scene Organization with Layers
- Smoothing Methods
- Working with Sub-objects
- Sub-object Selection Methods
- Adding Viewport Background Images
- Scale Deformation
- Cloning Geometry and Shapes
- Mirroring Geometry
- Sweep Modifier
- Shell Modifier
- Symmetry Modifier
- Surface Modifier
- FFD Modifiers
- Lathe Modifier
- Modifier Stack
- Moving Pivot Points
- Transforming Geometry and Shapes
- Modifying Creation Parameters
- Creating Booleans
- Attaching and Detaching Objects
- Welding Vertices
- Rendering and Viewing Curves
- HSDS Modifier for Subdivision Surfaces
Lesson Outline:
| 1. |
Working with polygons |
7:15 |
| 2. |
Working with NURBS |
5:28 |
| 3. |
Working with smoothing and subdivision surfaces |
6:22 |
| 4. |
Working with splines and patches |
7:02 |
| 5. |
Project overview and interface setup |
3:12 |
| 6. |
Adding viewport background images |
3:08 |
| 7. |
Setting up a layer scale template |
3:47 |
| 8. |
Building pivot geometry with primitives |
6:28 |
| 9. |
Adding resolution to the pivot |
6:04 |
| 10. |
Building a full section from the pivot geometry |
10:50 |
| 11. |
Creating caps from the full section |
7:38 |
| 12. |
Modeling the saw |
8:50 |
| 13. |
Building the screwdriver |
8:16 |
| 14. |
Finishing the saw layer |
13:35 |
| 15. |
Modeling the magnifying glass |
12:33 |
| 16. |
Building the small knife |
7:45 |
| 17. |
Finishing the magnifying glass layer |
5:54 |
| 18. |
Modeling the bottle opener |
9:24 |
| 19. |
Finishing the bottle opener layer |
9:32 |
| 20. |
Building the corkscrew |
13:56 |
| 21. |
Starting the scissors |
10:28 |
| 22. |
Finishing the scissors layer |
8:22 |
| 23. |
Creating the large knife blade |
9:29 |
| 24. |
Adding an indentation and hilt to the large blade |
6:35 |
| 25. |
Finishing the large knife blade layer |
13:27 |
| 26. |
Assembling the parts of the knife |
8:43 |
| 27. |
Building the chain connector |
4:54 |
| 28. |
Modeling the chain |
7:42 |
| 29. |
Adding the key ring |
4:32 |
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Total Run Time:
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3:53:56 |
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