Carrara Studio 2 Tutorial - Training Videos

Training CDs > Animation Tutorial Videos > CARRARA STUDIO

Affordable Training you can depend on
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.

Not sure which Training CDs to buy?
The Online University allows unlimited access to the entire range of training titles for one low fee of only $30 per month. There is no fixed term, no limits, and you can cancel at any time. For corporate users and schools we also offer multi user accounts.
Find out more about the online video tutorials »

About the Free Video Online Training Course Demos
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

Description

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.

Carrara Studio 2 Related Groups

Hide Description

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

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.