3DS Max for Interior Design

Course details

1. Section 1: Overview
   • Overview.
   • Visualization Workflow.
2. Section 2: The Autodesk 3ds Max Design Interface
   • Menus and Toolbar.
   • Status Bar.
   • The Command Panel.
   • Setting the Project Folder and Configuring User Paths.
   • Viewport Configuration and Navigation.
   • Object Selection.
   • Preferences
   • Units Setup

1. Section 3: Basic Functions
   • Modelling with Primitives.
   • Applying Transforms.
   • Reference Coordinate Systems and Transform Centres.
   • Cloning and Grouping.
   • Box Modelling (Optional).
   • Statistics in Viewport.
   • Customizing the User Interface
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1. Section 1: Starting From AutoCAD
   • DWG Linking & Importing
   • Layer and Object Properties
   • 3D Modelling from 2D Drawings
   • Using Snaps for Precision
2. Section 2: Modelling Configuration
   • Model and Primitives Modifiers (Taper, Twist …etc.)
   • Modifiers Gizmo & Transforming
3. Section 3: 3D Modelling from 2D Objects
   • Model and Primitives Modifiers (Taper, Twist …etc.)
   • Drawing 2D Lines
   • Spline Modifiers
   • The Extrude Modifier
   • Compound Objects
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1. Section 1: Introduction to Materials
   • How Materials Work
   • Understanding Maps and Materials
   • Materials and Material Libraries
   • Managing Materials
2. Section 2: Material Types and Parameters
   • Standard Materials
   • Architectural Materials (Optional)
   • Multi/Sub-Object Materials
   • Opacity, Bump, and Reflection Mapping
   • mental ray Shades and Materials
   • V-Ray Materials (Optional)
3. Section 3: Mapping Coordinates and Scale
   • Mapping Coordinates
   • Mapping Scale

1. Section 1: Autodesk 3ds Max Design Lighting Overview
   • Local vs. Global Illumination on viewport
   • Choosing a Lighting Strategy
2. Section 2: Standard Lighting
   • Fundamentals of Standard Lighting
   • Types of Standard Lights
   • Shadow Types
   • Photometric Light Objects
   • Daylight Lighting
   • V-Ray Lighting (Optional)
3. Section 1: Staring Developing Project (Optional)
   • Selecting Project to Develop
   • Ask Struggled questions
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1. Section 1: Rendering
   • Iterative Rendering
   • Single vs. Double-Sided Rendering
   • Camera Parameters
   • Background Images
   • The Print Size Wizard
   • Selected Rendering Options
   • Rendering Presets
2. Section 2: Animation (Optional)
   • Animation Controls
   • Walkthrough Animation
   • Animation Output
3. Section 2: Project Finalizing (Optional)
   • Updating Developed Project
   • Answer final questions
   • Give final Library