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Quick Look Course Summary:Autodesk 3Ds Max Design Essentials Training Course
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  • Length: 3 day(s)

  • Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 17,953 EX VAT 3 Person R 12,518 EX VAT 10 Person R 8,424 EX VAT

  • Certification Type:Accredited

  • Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.

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    Autodesk 3Ds Max Design Essentials Training Course Course: Introduction

    The course is designed in the context of “real-world tasks” faced by users of Autodesk 3D Max Design.

    Autodesk 3Ds Max Design Essentials Training Course Course :Course Outline

    1. Introduction
    Visualization Workflow
    The Autodesk 3ds Max Design Interface
    Preferences
    Setting the Project Folder
    Configure Paths
    Display Drivers
    Viewport display and Labels

    2. Autodesk 3ds Max Design Configuration
    Viewport Navigation
    Viewport Configuration
    Object Selection Methods
    Units Setup
    Layer & Object Properties

    3. Basic Modelling Techniques
    Model with Primitives
    Applying Transforms
    Sub-Object Mode
    Reference Coordinate Systems and Transform Centres
    Cloning and Grouping
    Poly Modelling with Graphite Tools
    Statistics in Viewport

    4. Modelling from 2D Objects
    3D Modelling from 2D Objects
    The Lathe Modifier
    2D Booleans
    The Extrude Modifier
    Boolean Operations
    The Sweep Modifier
    Using Snaps for Precision

    5. Assembling Project Files
    Data Linking and Importing
    Linking Files
    References

    6. Materials
    Understanding Maps and Materials
    Managing Materials
    Standard Materials
    Material Shaders
    Assigning Maps to Materials
    Opacity, Bump and Reflection Mapping
    Mental Ray Materials
    The Material Explorer

    7. Mapping Coordinates and Scale
    Mapping Coordinates
    Mapping Scale
    Spline Mapping

    8. Introduction to Lighting
    Local versus Global Illumination
    Standard Lighting
    Types of Standard Lights
    Shadow Types

    9. Lighting and Rendering
    Photometric Light Objects
    Exposure Control
    Daytime Lighting

    10. Mental Ray Rendering
    Fundamentals of Mental Ray
    Mental Ray Interior Rendering
    Controlling Mental Ray Quality
    Mental Ray Proxies

    11. Rendering and Cameras
    Rendering Options
    Rendering Presets
    Iterative Rendering
    Single versus Double-Sided Rendering
    State Sets
    Background Images
    The Print Size Wizard

    12. Animation
    Animation and Time Controls
    Walkthrough Animation
    Animation Output

    Autodesk 3Ds Max Design Essentials Training Course Course: Course Duration

    3 day/s

    Who should attend: Autodesk 3Ds Max Design Essentials Training Course Course

    This course is intended for users working with Autodesk Max Design.

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    About this course
    This course is not accredited. It is delivered as a professional skills programme, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.

    If you need a credit-bearing outcome for B-BBEE skills development, SETA grant or learnership purposes, please see our accredited qualifications and skills programmes, or read about BOTI accreditations.

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    Is this course accredited?

    No. This course is delivered as a practical, facilitator-led skills programme and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance. If you need a credit-bearing outcome for B-BBEE skills development, SETA grant or learnership purposes, ask us about our accredited qualifications, skills programmes and unit standards.

    Can this course be delivered in-house at our premises?

    Yes. Every BOTI course can be delivered on-site at your offices anywhere in South Africa, or at a scheduled public venue, and can be customised to your team and industry.

    How do I book or get a quote?

    Use the enquiry form on this page for a tailored quote, or call 011 882 8853 / email [email protected]. The course length and next public course date are shown in the Quick Look summary.

    Can this training count towards our B-BBEE scorecard?

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    Yes. Our training is built around your business, using practical, real-world examples relevant to your team and sector.

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