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Carrara Studio 2 Tutorial CD

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This Carrara Studio 2 video tutorial utilizes an easy to follow training format that is both engaging and informative. Created to assist the beginners to intermediate users, the author uses a unique training method that brings a high degree of visual clarity to even the most complex applications. Being over 7 hours long these Carrara Studio 2 tutorials are extremely comprehensive and easy to follow. Video Training by Experts - Low Cost.

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To allow you to evaluate the quality of the Carrara Studio 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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This comprehensive Carrara Tutorial ( Studio 2 ) is for beginners who wish to learn how to use this software to 3D animation graphics and models for use in video, print of the web. The visual nature and simple to follow nature of this tutorial offers an environment of accelerated learning. Authored by Doug Sahlin this training video takes the user far beyond just the basics, topics covered include: Primitive Objects, Selecting Color, Scene Elements, View Points, Cameras, Lighting, Modifiers, Spline Modeler, Vertex Modeler, Creating Terrain and Water, Models, Shadows and Shader, Layers, Fire and Fog, Animation and a lot more. You may also be intrested in the following training title Carrara 6 Tutorial To try a free demo see the links below.

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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.

Introducing Carrara

Navigating the Workspace

Managing Scene Elements in Carrara

Using the Cameras


  • Using the Director's Camera
  • Using the Conical Camera
  • Using the Isometric Camera
  • Changing Focal Point
  • Using Multiple Cameras

Lighting Your Scene


  • Setting Up Scene Lighting
  • Setting Light Properties
  • Aiming Lights
  • Using the Bulb Light
  • Using the Distant Light
  • Using the Spot Light
  • Using the Shape and Tube Lights
  • Using the Anything Glows Light
  • Using Global Illumination
  • Creating Special Lighting Effects Tutorials (1)
  • Creating Special Lighting Effects (2)
  • Creating Special Lighting Effects (3)
  • Using Environment Lighting

Modeling with Carrara Modifiers


  • Using Modifiers
  • Distorting Objects
  • Using Complex Deformers Tutorials (1)
  • Using Complex Deformers (2)
  • Using Basic Deformers
  • Modeling with Multiple Modifiers

Using the Spline Modeler


  • Introducing the Spline Modeler
  • Creating Shapes in Carrara
  • Choosing Extrusion Settings
  • Working with Cross Sections
  • Working with Extrusion Presets
  • Creating a Wineglass
  • Working with Multiple Shapes
  • Spline Modeler Tips and Tricks

Using the Carrara Vertex Modeler


  • Introducing the Vertex Modeler
  • Creating Vertex Objects
  • Using the Polyline tool
  • Extruding/ Sweeping/ Lathing Vertex Objects
  • Lofting Vertex Objects
  • Boolean Modeling
  • Modeling Vertex Objects
  • Other Vertex Modeling Techniques
  • Vertex Modeler Tips and Tricks

Using the Carrara Metaball Modeler


  • Introducing the Metaball Modeler
  • Working with Metaball Primitives
  • Creating a Metaball Model
  • Metaball Modeler Tips and Tricks

Creating Terrains


  • Creating Terrain Objects
  • Introducing the Terrain Modeler
  • Generating a Terrain
  • Modifying a Terrain
  • Creating Bodies of Water
  • Modeling with Grayscale Maps
  • Terrain Modeling Tips and Tricks

Advanced Carrara Modeling Techniques


  • Advanced Spline Modeling Techniques
  • Creating Intricate Shapes
  • Modeling with Multiple Shapes
  • Advanced Text Modeling
  • Modeling with Boolean Operations
  • Using the Formula Modeler
  • Converting a Model
  • Advanced Vertex Modeling Techniques
  • Modeling a Characters Face Tutorials (1)
  • Modeling a Characters Face (2)

Texturing Your Models


  • Introducing the Shader Browser
  • Working with Preset Shaders
  • Working with Master Shaders
  • Editing Textured Objects

Creating Custom Shaders in Carrara


  • Introducing the Texture Room
  • Working with Shader Components Tutorials (1)
  • Working with Shader Components (2)
  • Combining Components with Operators
  • Using the Natural Functions
  • Using the Shader Functions
  • Using the Smart Pack Tutorials (1)
  • Using the Smart Pack (2)
  • Using the Four Elements Shaders
  • Exploring the Shader Channels (1)
  • Exploring the Shader Channels (2)

Using Shader Layers


  • Adding Shader Layers
  • Adding Surface Relief
  • Organizing Shader Layers
  • Applying Labels to Objects

Advanced Carrara Shading Techniques


  • Understanding Mapping Modes
  • Working with Texture Maps
  • Using Multi-Channel Mixers
  • Creating Realistic Shaders
  • Creating Textures with Video Files
  • Creating Marble
  • Creating Glass
  • Shader Tips and Tricks

Adding Special Effects


  • Creating Fire
  • Simulating Fog
  • Creating Clouds
  • Creating Fountains
  • Generating Particles Tutorials (1)
  • Generating Particles (2)

Animating a Scene


  • Understanding Carrara Animation
  • Animating with Keyframes
  • Using Tweeners (1)
  • Using Tweeners (2)
  • Animating with Motion Paths
  • Animating with Physics Tutorials (1)
  • Animating with Physics (2)
  • Animating with Modifiers
  • Using Carrara Object Behaviors
  • Animation Techniques
  • Animating with the Storyboard Room

Character Animation in Carrara


  • Using Motion Constraints
  • Creating an IK Chain
  • Animation with Bones
  • Character Animation Techniques

Rendering a Scene


  • Choosing a Render Engine
  • Choosing an Export File Format
  • Setting Up the Render
  • Optimizing a Render
  • Rendering and Exporting the Scene
  • Batch Rendering

Rendering an Animation in Carrara


  • Using Motion Blur in Carrara
  • Choosing a Rendering Engine
  • Choosing a File Format
  • Rendering and Exporting the Animation

Using Carrara with Other Software


  • Exporting Models
  • Post Render Editing
  • Editing Animations

Carrara Tutorials Conclusion


  • Carrara Internet Resources
  • Where To Go From Here

Carrara Studio 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 : Carrara Studio 2
Instructor : Doug Sahlin
Price : US$ 99.95
Duration : 7 hours - 155 Movies
OS : Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options : Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code : 33406


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BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

  • Master Carrara Studio 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.

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