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To allow you to evaluate the quality of the 3D Studion Max 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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Ideal for new comers and intermediate users to the world of 3D animation and modelling this 3D Studio Max tutorial offers users an easy way to master this application in days. Users can now just sit and watch as the author guides them through each function, and shows how to best use the tools at hand to create life like 3D animations, users don’t have to sit and read manuals, which do little more than to add to the confusion. By the end of this tutorial users will have built up a solid knowledge of 3D Studio Max and be will be able to work to a advanced level. Topics covered in this training course include: Rendering and Interpolation, NURBS Curves, Units and Grids, Controlling with Normals, Mesh and Poly, Patch and Nurbs, Mapped Materials, Camera Controls, Fire Effect, Inverse Kinematics. We also have the more recent version 3D Studio Max 8 Tutorial

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Introduction

Getting Started

Working with 3D Objects

Using 2D Shapes to Make 3D Objects

2D Shapes pt. 1
2D Shapes pt. 2
Rendering and Interpolation
NURBS Curves
Creating Lofts
Modifying Lofts
Using Deformation Curves

Working with Precision

Units and Grids
Using Snaps
Using Keyboard Entry
Using Helper Objects
Using the Align Tool
Controlling with Normals

Surface Modeling

Introduction to Mesh and Poly
Introduction to Patch and Nurbs
Editable Mesh pt. 1
Editable Mesh pt. 2
Editable Poly
Editable Patch pt. 1
Editable Patch pt. 2
NURBS (surfaces)(converting to NURBS)
NURBS (curve-based)

Rendering

Rendering Basics
Rendering Parameters

Painting Your World with Materials and Maps

Introduction to Materials and Maps
Applying Materials/Hierarchical Materials
Applying Materials Directly to Sub-Objects
Introduction to the Maps Rollout
Applying Materials to Sub-Objects
Saving/Retrieving Materials
Creating Mapped Materials
Maps on Sub-Objects/Coordinates Rollout
Coordinates Rollout/Angle/Blur
The Ink'N'Paint Material

Animation - Introduction

Animation: Auto Key
Animation: Set Key

Basic Cameras and Lights

Standard Cameras
Camera Controls
Standard Lights: Target/Free Lights
Target/Free Light Controls
Omni and Skylight
Aligning Cameras/Lights
Advanced Lighting: Daylight/Radiosity pt. 1
Advanced Lighting: Daylight/Radiosity pt. 2

Atmospheric Effects

Fire Effect
Volume Fog
Fog
Volume Light

Animation

Linking and Hierarchies
Pivot Points
Schematic View
Viewing an Animation
Previewing Animation
Inverse Kinematics: Basics
Inverse Kinematics: Motion/Hierarchy Panels
Bones and Skin: Creating/Adding Bones
Bones and Skin: Adjusting Envelopes
Bones and Skin: Testing/Fine Adjustments

Animation - Motion Controllers

Motion Controllers: Introduction
Trajectories/Linear Position/Path Controller
Track View: Curve Editor pt. 1
Track View: Curve Editor pt. 2
Track View: Dope Sheet

Special Effects

Particle Systems: Basics and Presets
SuperSpray Particle System pt. 1
SuperSpray Particle System pt. 2
Space Warps: Overview/Creating
Space Warps: Binding Objects
Dynamics: Bouncing a Sphere
PDeflector: Bouncing Particles
Reactor pt. 1
Reactor pt. 2
Reactor pt. 3
Creating a Morph Compund Object
Working with a Morph Compound Object
Morphing: the Morpher Modifier
Video Post

Plug-Ins and Complementary Software

Character Studio: Creating and Posing
Character Studio: Animation
Discreet Certified Plug-Ins
Other 3rd Party Plug-Ins
Poser and 3ds max: Creating Morph Targets
Poser and 3ds max: Importing into 3ds max
Poser and 3ds max: Poser Materials pt. 1
Poser and 3ds max: Poser Materials pt. 2
Poser and 3ds max: Morphing in max
Rhino NURBS : Introduction
Rhino NURBS: Creating in Rhino
Rhino NURBS: Importing into max

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3D Studion Max 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 5
Instructor	:	Michael Hurwicz
Price	:	US$ 99.95
Duration	:	9 hours - 117 Movies
OS	:	Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options	:	Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code	:	33460

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Master 3D Studion Max 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.