Digital Tutors - Introduction to Modeling in 3ds Max (T0119)

Learn a fundamental workflow to Polygon, NURBS, and Splined-based modeling and time-saving techniques to creatively utilizing the robust tools available in 3ds Max. Contains nearly 4 hours of self-paced training for artists new to modeling in 3ds Max and experienced artists seeking a refresher.

Popular highlights include:

* NURBS Workflow
* Polygon Workflow
* Splines and Patches Workflow
* Scene Organization with Layers
* Smoothing Methods
* Working with Sub-objects
* Sub-object Selection Methods
* Adding Viewport Background Images
* Scale Deformation
* Cloning Geometry and Shapes
* Mirroring Geometry
* Sweep Modifier
* Shell Modifier
* Symmetry Modifier
* Surface Modifier
* FFD Modifiers
* Lathe Modifier
* Modifier Stack
* Moving Pivot Points
* Transforming Geometry and Shapes
* Modifying Creation Parameters
* Creating Booleans
* Attaching and Detaching Objects
* Welding Vertices
* Rendering and Viewing Curves
* HSDS Modifier for Subdivision Surfaces

Lesson Outline:

1. Working with polygons 7:15
2. Working with NURBS 5:28
3. Working with smoothing and subdivision surfaces 6:22
4. Working with splines and patches 7:02
5. Project overview and interface setup 3:12
6. Adding viewport background images 3:08
7. Setting up a layer scale template 3:47
8. Building pivot geometry with primitives 6:28
9. Adding resolution to the pivot 6:04
10. Building a full section from the pivot geometry 10:50
11. Creating caps from the full section 7:38
12. Modeling the saw 8:50
13. Building the screwdriver 8:16
14. Finishing the saw layer 13:35
15. Modeling the magnifying glass 12:33
16. Building the small knife 7:45
17. Finishing the magnifying glass layer 5:54
18. Modeling the bottle opener 9:24
19. Finishing the bottle opener layer 9:32
20. Building the corkscrew 13:56
21. Starting the scissors 10:28
22. Finishing the scissors layer 8:22
23. Creating the large knife blade 9:29
24. Adding an indentation and hilt to the large blade 6:35
25. Finishing the large knife blade layer 13:27
26. Assembling the parts of the knife 8:43
27. Building the chain connector 4:54
28. Modeling the chain 7:42
29. Adding the key ring 4:32

Total Run Time:
3:53:56