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To allow you to evaluate the quality of the 3D Studio Max 2.5 training course we have made the first 3 chapters of this tutorial available for free viewing online, the purchased version of this training course contains all the topics listed below. The free demos below have been compressed for faster playback over the internet, the audio and video quality of the purchased CD / DVD is far greater. To play the free demo videos you will need QuickTime,

THIS TUTORIAL COVERS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS

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Learn how to create professional 3D models with this 3D Studio Max tutorial. Author Matt Neutra takes the user through each step in great detail, the visual nature of this tutorial along with the self paced learning makes it an idea way for the novice to quickly get up to speed. As well as covering the fundaments, this training course also contains a wealth for tips and techniques to boost your creativity, but the end of the lessons you will have no problem in using 3D Studio Max. Topics covered in this tutorial include : Selection Filter, Axis Restriction, ARray Tool, Modify Panel Hierachy, Extended Primitives, Snaps, Modifier, Deformation Curves, Rendering Options, Volumetric Fog, Animation, Kinematics. for a free demo see the links below. We also have the more recent version 3D Studio Max 8 Tutorial

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The Blue Links below are free demos, when you purchase the video training CD / DVD the enitre content listings below are included , not just the free demo videos.

Introduction

Getting Started

Menus

Toolbar 1

Help Mode Button
Undo-Redo Buttons
Select and Link Tool
Select and Unlink Tool
Select and Bind to Space-Warp Tool
Slection Tool
Select Region Type
Selection Filter
Select By Name
Select and Move
Select and Rotate
Select and Scale

Toolbar 2

Reference Coordinate System
Transform Center Flyout Tool
Axis Restriction Buttons
The IK Toggle Button
Mirror/Align/Array Tools
Align Button
Snapshot Tool
ARray Tool
Named Seection Sets Pulldown
Track Views Button
Material Editor Button
The Render Control Button

Command Panel

The Command Panel
Create Panel
Modify Panel Hierachy
Motion Panel
Display Panel
Utility Panel

Other Controls

Customizing the Interface
Viewports Explainded
Viewprt Menus
Viewport Controls
Animation Playback Controls
Animate Toggle Button
Animation Timer Slider
Snap Lock Buttons
coordinate Readout
Degradation Override Button
Crossing/Window
Lock Selection Button
Staus Bar

3D Objects

Standard Primitives
Extended Primitives
compound Objects
Patch Grids
Nurb Surfaces
Summary

Shapes and Lofted Objects

Creating Shapes
Creating a Lofted Object
Summary

Drawing with Precision

Setting the Units
Defining the Grid Settings
Using Snaps
Using Keyboard Entry
Using Helper Objects

Using the Object Stack to Control Modifiers

Object Stack Overview
Active/Inactive Modifier Toggle
Show End Result On/Off Toggle
Make Unique Button
Remove Modifier from Stack Button
Edit Stack button
Summary

Geometry Modification Fundamentals

Editing Object Parameters
Making Copies
Transforms vs. Modifiers
Accessing Transforms
Bend Modifier
Twist Modifier
Taper Modiifier
Noise Modifier
Customize the Modifier Stack
Summary

Edit Objects Transforms and Modify

Selecting an Existing Modifier
Editing an Existing Modifier
Editing-Sub Object Level Modifiers

Editing 3D Shapes and Loft Objects

Editing Shapes
Extude a Shape
Lathe a Shape
Edit a Loft Object
Using Deformation Curves
Deformation Curves Interface
Summary

Modifying Objects in Different Levels

Edit Mesh
Edit Patch
Edit Spline
Edit Nurbs
Summary

Scene Composition - Lights and Cameras

Target Camera
Free Camera
Camera Controls
Target Spot Light
Free Spot Light
Target Direct Light
Free Direct Light
Omni Light Ambient Light
Summary

Scene Composition - Materials

Basic Materials
Material Editor Interface
Material Map Browser
Standard Materials
Basic Standard Material Paramenters
Extended Standard Material Paramenters
Mapped Materials
Creating Mapped Materials
Bitmap Material Rollouts
Surface Demo
Advanced Materials
Summary

Scene Composition - Rendering a Scene

Rendering Options
Rendering Paramenters
Multithreade3d Rendering
Output Options

Scene Composition - Environmental Effects

Volumetric Lights
Volumetric Fog
Fog
Environment Mapping
Combustion

Scene Composition - Helper Objects

dummy
Grid
Point
Tape
Protractor
Compass
Summary

Animation - Basics

What is Animation?
Basic Animation
Creating an Animation
Motion Controllers
Previewing Animation
The Track View
Track View - Interface
Track View - edit Keys Mode
Track View - Edit Time Mode
Track View - Edit Rangers Mode
Track View - Position Rangers Mode
Track View - Function Curves Mode
Track View - Controlling Animation

Animation - Motion Controllers

Trajectory Motion Controllers
Using A Motion Controller
Using Trajectories

Animation - Inverse Kinematics & Linking

Pivot Points
Linking Objects
What ar Kinematics?
Using Inverse Kinematics

Special Effects

Special Effects Intro
Space Warps
Particle Systems
Morphing Objects
Comments on Plug-Ins

Using What You Have Learned

Create A Scene
Add Materials to A Scene
Render with Lights and Cameras

3D Studio Max 2.5 Tutorials - VIDEO INFO

» Studio quality audio and video
» Works on Pc or Mac
» Ideal for people that learn quicker by being shown
» Master complex application in days

Title	:	3D Studio Max 2.5
Instructor	:	Matt Neutra
Price	:	US$ 99.95
Duration	:	7.5 hours - 175 Movies
OS	:	Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options	:	Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code	:	33070

BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

Master 3D Studio Max 2.5 in the shortest time possible
Self paced tutorial, training on video, at your own pace
Just sit back and watch, no books to read, just easy to follow lessons
Training can be viewed from any location, on PC or Mac
All training is self-contained; you don’t even need the application you are learning loaded on your machine
The most affordable way to learn, benefit from a world-leading expert
High quality content for a fraction of the cost of a classroom training course
The Tutorials can be rewound, fast forwarded or stopped at any time
Learn from the comfort of your own desk.