Discreet Courses :3ds max 4 : Modeling

3ds max 4 : Modeling

Discreet Courses Overview

3ds max 4: Modeling is a hands-on instruction book that will introduce you to the features and techniques of modeling with 3ds max.

Prerequisites

The student should have completed the 3ds max 4: Introduction course or have equivalent knowledge. A working knowledge of Windows 98/2000 is also important. Experience using a computer drawing program is also beneficial, though not required. Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer�s operating system. For example, you should know how launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.

Delivery Method:

Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Hardware/Software Requirements

You will need:

An Intel-compatible processor, running at 300 MHz or better.
A graphics card that supports at least 1024 x 768 resolution at High Color (1280 x 1024 at True Color recommended).
Windows 98 or Windows 2000.
At least 128 Megabytes (MB) of Random Access Memory (RAM) (256 MB recommended).
At least 400 MB of free hard-disk space.
At least 300 MB of Windows swap file space.
A mouse or compatible tracking device.
A CD-ROM drive.
To view the online help, Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater.

Performance-Based Objectives

Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Convert primitives and shapes to different modeling types.
Create 3D objects using splines and modifiers.
Create models using polygonal modeling techniques.
Use compound object features to build 3D objects.
Create models using patch modeling techniques.
Form and edit NURBS surfaces.

Course duration

1 Day

Discreet Courses Course outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Modeling

Topic 1A: Modeling Types
Topic 1B: Modeling Units and Concepts
Topic 1C: Key Environment and Navigation Features

Lesson 2: Polygonal/Mesh Modeling

Topic 2A: Converting to Editable Mesh
Topic 2B: Polygonal Sub-objects

Lesson 3: Modeling With Splines and Modifiers

Topic 3A: Creating and Editing Splines
Topic 3B: Extruding and Lathing When Modeling With Splines
Topic 3C: Applying Other Modifiers to Spline-based Models
Topic 3D: Modeling Cross-sections and Spline Cages

Lesson 4: Compound Objects

Topic 4A: Using Boolean
Topic 4B: Lofting
Topic 4C: Using ShapeMerge

Lesson 5: Patch Modeling

Topic 5B: Patch Sub-objects
Topic 5C: Subdividing and Binding

Lesson 6: NURBS Modeling

Topic 6A: NURBS Curves and Surfaces
Topic 6B: NURBS Parameters and the NURBS Creation Toolbox
Topic 6C: Lofting NURBS Curves
Topic 6D: Editing NURBS Surfaces and Surface Curve CVs
Topic 6E: Projecting NURBS Curves