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Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Training

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Autodesk 3ds Max is an industry-leading application used to create amazing 3d models and animations. In this VTC course, you will learn how to navigate the interface while exploring the anatomy of 3d models. You will build your own 3d models, discover how to light and render scenes, and learn how to create logo animations. VTC author and professional animator Dwayne Ferguson will also demonstrate how to leverage the power of 3ds Max with several external applications, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Pixologic ZBrush. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

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Introduction
  3ds Max 2012 (03:11)
  Peripherals (03:39)
  Project Folder (03:40)
The Interface
  Viewports (04:08)
  Navigate (03:36)
  Command Panel (03:20)
  Object Selection (03:00)
  Transform (04:27)
  Coordinates (03:31)
  Units (03:56)
  Snapping (04:31)
Basic Modeling
  Model Anatomy (02:51)
  Primitives (04:40)
  Sub-Objects (04:04)
  Groups and Clones (02:59)
  Pivot Points (02:15)
  Graphite Tools (03:49)
  Lathes (06:36)
  Boolean Operations (04:26)
Modifiers
  Modifier Stack (04:26)
  Modifiers pt. 1 (03:29)
  Modifiers pt. 2 (03:53)
Materials and Maps
  Basic Materials (06:27)
  Shaders (02:51)
  Material Editor pt. 1 (03:13)
  Material Editor pt. 2 (03:07)
  UV Maps pt. 1 (06:23)
  UV Maps pt. 2 (05:28)
Lighting
  Light Types pt. 1 (03:07)
  Light Types pt. 2 (03:32)
  Color and Intensity (05:00)
  Shadows (04:31)
  Light Lister (03:19)
  Light Setup (03:11)
Cameras & Rendering
  Camera Types (06:38)
  Backgrounds (03:27)
  Render Presets (02:57)
  Print Wizard (03:20)
Animation
  Timeline (04:00)
  Keyframes (04:14)
  Basic Concepts (03:37)
  Basic Animation pt. 1 (04:13)
  Basic Animation pt. 2 (02:53)
Project: File Cabinet
  Project Overview (01:48)
  File Cabinet pt. 1 (05:14)
  File Cabinet pt. 2 (05:37)
  File Cabinet pt. 3 (07:05)
  File Cabinet pt. 4 (06:45)
  File Cabinet pt. 5 (06:28)
  File Cabinet pt. 6 (03:02)
  File Cabinet pt. 7 (05:13)
  File Cabinet pt. 8 (05:41)
  File Cabinet pt. 9 (03:29)
Project: Glass Oil Jar
  Project Overview (03:46)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 1 (06:06)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 2 (04:26)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 3 (05:30)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 4 (06:41)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 5 (06:00)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 6 (05:42)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 7 (04:49)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 8 (06:35)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 9 (06:27)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 10 (06:18)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 11 (05:12)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 12 (06:36)
  Glass Oil Jar pt. 13 (05:07)
Project: Shark Tank Logo
  Project Overview (04:43)
  Shark Tank pt .1 (05:01)
  Shark Tank pt. 2 (05:33)
  Shark Tank pt. 3 (06:33)
  Shark Tank pt. 4 (06:57)
  Shark Tank pt. 5 (05:16)
  Shark Tank pt. 6 (04:14)
  Shark Tank pt. 7 (05:40)
  Shark Tank pt. 8 (04:38)
  Shark Tank pt. 9 (03:19)
  Shark Tank pt. 10 (06:36)
  Shark Tank pt. 11 (06:57)
  Shark Tank pt. 12 (06:26)
  Shark Tank pt. 13 (04:53)
  Shark Tank pt. 14 (04:51)
  Shark Tank pt. 15 (04:07)
  Shark Tank pt. 16 (04:51)
Project: Warhammer
  Project Overview (04:29)
  Warhammer pt. 1 (05:38)
  Warhammer pt. 2 (06:04)
  Warhammer pt. 3 (07:02)
  Warhammer pt. 4 (06:39)
  Warhammer pt. 5 (06:44)
  Warhammer pt. 6 (07:03)
  Warhammer pt. 7 (06:35)
  Warhammer pt. 8 (05:14)
  Warhammer pt. 9 (06:42)
  Warhammer pt. 10 (06:22)
  Warhammer pt. 11 (05:24)
  Warhammer pt. 12 (06:50)
Conclusion
  Course Wrap Up (03:38)
Credits
  About the Author (03:01)

Title Information / Pricing

Title: Autodesk 3ds Max 2012
Author: Dwayne Ferguson
SKU: 34332
ISBN: 978-1-61866-044-2
Release Date: 2012-05-16
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Duration: 8 hrs / 99 lessons
Work Files: Yes
Captions: Available on CD and Online University
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
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