T0778 - Noesis Interactive - Advanced Source Level Design

Noesis Advanced Source Level Design Video Training Module DVD [Tutorial] |
Software Used: Valve's Source Hammer; Half-Life2; Counter-Stirke:Source; Day of Defeat:Source | Runtime: 8.3 Hours

This epic 8+ hour module covers fundamental through advanced Hammer topics which will have you creating high quality maps within hours! Advanced Source® Level Design, part of the Noesis Interactive™, MOD Your World™ training series, teaches you to "Create Your World " by focusing on designing and constructing your own custom levels within Counter-Strike™: Source®, Half-Life®2, Day of Defeat™: Source® and other Source® SDK powered games. Learn the fundamentals of Hammer™ as well as advanced texturing, displacement, functionality and optimization techniques.

DVD topics covered include:
* Step by step guide to creating your own Source® levels
* Detailed explanation of the Hammer level editor interface and controls
* Applying materials and textures
* Add triggers, scripts and delays
* Optimization techniques
* Atmospheric effects & entity descriptions
* 2D & 3D skyboxes
* Create level overview maps
* Apply cinematic style color correction
* Create maps for a range of Source® games

OUTLINE
HAMMER EDITOR
* User Interface
* Tools & Descriptions
* Creating Brush Geometry
* Applying Materials
* Entity Overview
* Leaks
* 3D Skyboxes

FUNCTIONALITY
* Displacement Geometry
* Inputs / Outputs
* Assiging Triggers
* Visgroups & Prefabs
* Soundscapes
* NPCs & Basic AI
* Filtering

OPTIMIZATION
* Tools Overview
* Cheap vs. Expensive
* Visibility
* Leaves / Hints
* Area Portals
* Other Methods

DETAILS & TWEAKS
* Decals / Sprays
* Overlays
* Atmosphere Effects
* Color Correction
* Backgrounds
* Level Overviews
* PACKAGING
* BSP Utilities