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Carrara Studio 3 Tutorial CD

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This Carrara Studio 3 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 10 hours long these Carrara Studio 3 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 3 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 Carrara tutorial is for Studio 3 and offers a comprehensive way to learn how to use this application for the creation of animation, modelling and rendering in a 3D environment. This training course is ideal for artists, web designers or videographers. Authored by expert Doug Sahlin the training starts by covering the basics from which point it grows to cover more advanced topics, by the conclusion of the tutorial users will have gained a solid knowledge in the use of Carrara. Topics covered include: Image Creation, Importing 3D Models, Selecting Colors, Viewpoints, Cameras, Lighting and Effects, Deformers and Modifiers, Vertex Objects, Meta Ball Models, Textures and Patterns, Keyframes and a whole lot more. To try a free demo see the links below. You may also like to view our Carrara 6 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.

Introducing Carrara

Navigating the Workspace

Managing Scene Elements in Carrara

Using the Cameras


  • Using the Director's Camera
  • Using the Conical Camera
  • Saving Camera Positions
  • Using the Isometric Camera
  • Using the Spherical Camera
  • Using Multiple Cameras

Lighting Your Scene


  • Setting Up Scene Lighting
  • Setting Light Properties
  • Aiming Lights
  • Using the Bulb Light
  • Using the Spot Light
  • Using the Distant 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 pt. 2
  • Creating Special Lighting Effects pt. 3

Modeling with Modifiers in Carrara


  • Using Modifiers
  • Distorting Objects
  • Using Complex Deformers Tutorials 1
  • Using Complex Deformers pt. 2
  • Using Basic Deformers
  • Modeling with Multiple Modifiers

Using the Spline Modeler


  • Introducing the Spline Modeler
  • Creating Shapes
  • Choosing Extrusion Settings
  • Working with Cross Sections
  • Working with Extrusion Presets
  • Creating a Wineglass
  • Working with Multiple Shapes
  • Beveling a Shape
  • 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 Meta-Ball Modeler


  • Introducing the Meta-Ball Modeler
  • Working with Meta-Ball Primitives
  • Creating a Meta-Ball Model
  • Meta-Ball Model Tips and Tricks
  • Four Element Shaders

Creating Terrains in Carrara


  • Creating Terrain Objects
  • Introducing the Terrain Modeler
  • Generating a Terrain
  • Modifying a Terrain
  • Creating Trees
  • Creating Bodies of Water
  • Modeling with Grayscale Maps
  • Generating a Sky

Advanced Carrara Modeling Techniques


  • Creating Intricate Shapes (AI Files)
  • Modeling with Multiple Shapes
  • Modeling with Boolean Operations
  • Converting a Model
  • Spinning Wheel Spokes

Texturing Your Models


  • Introducing the Shader Browser
  • Working with Preset Shaders
  • Working with Master Shaders
  • Editing Object Shaders

Creating Custom Shaders in Carrara


  • Introducing the Texture Room
  • Working with Shader Components Tutorials 1
  • Working with Shader Components pt. 2
  • Combining Components with Operators
  • Using the Natural Functions
  • Using the Pattern Functions
  • Using the Smart Pack Tutorials 1
  • Using the Smart Pack pt. 2
  • Exploring the Shader Channels Tutorials 1
  • Exploring the Shader Channels pt. 2

Using Shader Layers


  • Adding Shader Layers
  • Adding Surface Relief
  • 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

Adding Special Effects


  • Creating Fire
  • Simulating Fog
  • Creating Clouds
  • Creating Fountains
  • Generating Particles Tutorials 1
  • Generating Particles pt. 2

Animating a Scene in Carrara


  • Understanding Animation
  • Animating with Keyframes
  • Using Tweeners pt. 1
  • Using Tweeners pt. 2
  • Animating with Motion Paths
  • Animating with Physics Tutorials 1
  • Animating with Physics pt. 2
  • Animating with Modifiers
  • Using Object Behaviors
  • Animating with the Storyboard Room

Character Animation


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

Rendering a Scene in Carrara


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

Using Carrara with Other Software


  • Exporting Models
  • Post Render Editing Tutorials
  • Editing Animations Post Render
  • Carrara Plug-Ins

Tutorials Conclusion


  • Carrara Internet Resources
  • Where to go from Here?

Carrara Studio 3 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 3
Instructor : Doug Sahlin
Price : US$ 99.95
Duration : 10 hours - 148 Movies
OS : Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options : Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code : 33471


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BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

  • Master Carrara Studio 3 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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