
3DS Max for Architects and Interior Designers
This is Level 1.
Duration: 30 hours
Teaching Methodology: Hands-on
OVERVIEW
In this course, students learn how to use 3D Studio Max to model, apply the material, add lights and cameras, render still images, and animate architectural or interior scenes. Scenes could be imported from AutoCAD as 3D or as 2D and fully modeled in Max.
Although this course is titled for architects and interior designers, it provides the fundamental knowledge for anyone who wishes to use 3DS Max. The end of the course focuses on the architect and interior aspects of the software.
OBJECTIVES
In this course, participants learn how to:
- Use the Interface
- Use Selection and Transformation Tools
- Create and Modify Mesh Objects
- Create and Modify Poly Objects
- Import AutoCAD 2D Files and Model in Max
- Organize AutoCAD Files Using Layers and Plines
- Import Plines from AutoCAD Files to Create 3D Objects in Max
- Use Standard Lights
- Create a Night View Using Photometric Lights
- Create Daylight Systems
- Add and Modify Cameras
- Create a Basic Animation
- Create, Get, Modify, and Save Materials
- Import a 3D Hut from AutoCAD to Assign Materials, Add Backgrounds, and Render
AUDIENCE
Architects, interior designers, decorators, graphic designers, artists, animators, TV graphic designers, art directors, and anyone interested in creating 3D presentations. This course provides the base knowledge for higher-level courses such as V-Ray, Max Modeling, Max Animation, Lighting, Lumion, etc.
PREREQUISITES
AutoCAD 2D and Photoshop are essentials if you want to gain proficiency in architectural modeling and rendering. During this course, you will use readymade AutoCAD files to model in Max. You may learn AutoCAD 2D and Photoshop in parallel with this course or later on.
COURSES IN BEIRUT LEBANON
Training Course | Description |
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3DS Max 1 | For Architects and Interior Designers |
3DS Max 2 | Vray Rendering, Lighting, and Material |
3DS Max 3 | Vray Advanced |
3DS Max 4 | Advanced Modeling for Architects |
3DS Max 5 | Project Production |
3DS Max 6 | Animation |
3DS Max 7 | Materials/Texture |
3DS Max 8 | Digital Lighting |
Checklist Before Attending the On-Line Course
Task | Link/Action |
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1. Use this link to download the Zoom software | Zoom download |
2. On your PC, open the Download folder and double-click on the Zoomintsaller. Test Audio and Video | - |
3. Click on the link on the right to install the exercise folder. The [DOWNLOAD] button is in the top right corner. | Dropbox |
4. Use this link to open the ETC Schedule | ETC schedule |
5. From Location select on-Line | - |
6. Click on Search | - |
7. Next to the 3DS Max 1 course, click on Join. Notice the On-Line Link. You may click on it to join the meeting. | - |
8. 5 minutes before the course starts, click on the link next to the On-Line Link to join the meeting. As a User, use your name and mobile to help us take attendance. For Example, Naji Sfeir 03 331 741. | - |
9. Start 3DS Max 2020 and make sure you have installed the Maps and Materiallibrabries folders in C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2020. You may download the folders using the links on the right. | (Maps) Dropbox |
10. Click link to download the Material Libraries. | (Material Libraries) Dropbox |
11. Prepare to take notes. Connect your modem and PC to a UPS. | - |
12. Make sure you are in a silent room and turn off youtube to speed up the connection | - |