In this DVD, Cetin Tuker gives an introductory explanation of the main concepts, actions, tools and workflow of 3ds Max. In the first chapters Cetin gives an overview of the user interface and explains how to customize it. Next, he demonstrates placing and transforming objects and discusses hierarchies which are very important for animation. Cetin covers the basics of viewing and navigating in 3D space, creating geometry, creating 2D shapes, selecting objects and modifying them by using the modifiers and modifier stack. He also shows how to manage scenes and files effectively. Finally Cetin talks about animation and time controls and gives a quick introduction to animation in Max.

320 minutes of lecture.

TOPICS COVERED

* UI Overview
* Customization of UI
* Placement
* Hierarchies
* Viewing and Navigating 3D Space
* Creating Geometry
* Scene Management
* Selecting Objects
* Creating Shapes
* Using Modifiers
* Managing Files
* Animation and Time Controls

CHAPTERS

01: UI Overview
02: Customization of UI
03: Placement of Objects
04: Hierarchies
05: Viewing and Navigating 3D Space
06: Creating geometry
07: Scene Management
08: Selecting Objects
09: Creating shapes
10: Using modifiers
11: Managing files
12: Animation and time controls


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