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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

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.