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Whether the goal is to create action-packed video games, corporate logos, mechanical assemblies, or elaborate architectural visualizations, 3ds Max 9 Modeling teaches the appropriate methods. Instructor Steve Nelle explains how to model all kinds of objects with the software's vast array of modeling tools. Using hands-on examples, Steve discusses and demonstrates the building process from start to finish. Real-world projects are incorporated throughout the course to highlight key concepts and techniques. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Course 3ds Max 9 Modeling Author Steve Nelle SKU ISBN Release Date 2007-09-25 Duration 13.33 hrs / 143 tutorials Work files Yes Price $ 49.95 Retail price $ 99.95 Language Tags 3ds Max, Modeling Required software 3ds Max 9

1. Introduction to Modeling Understanding the building process 02:50 Introducing the interface 03:31 Modeling with precision 08:26 Aligning with precision 11:15 Using reference material 04:21 Using Lights to your advantage 05:17 Using Cameras to your advantage 02:18 Using Materials to your advantage 01:24 Arc rotation options 02:39 Important rendering techniques 06:09 2. Modeling Geometry Shapes (2D) vs. objects (3D) 01:38 Sub-object geometry types 04:06 Sub-object selection methods 04:32 Sub-object transformations 06:00 The Ignore Backfacing option 02:51 The Soft Selection feature 05:49 Surface Normals 07:54 3. Introduction to 2D Spline Modeling Creating shapes 05:36 Editing shapes commands 06:48 2D spline modeling pitfalls 04:08 Edit Spline vs. Editable Spline 03:36 4. Extruding Objects Drawing a shape to extrude 02:07 Extruding pitfalls 04:11 Start New Shape and attaching shapes 04:14 Nested shapes 03:11 Creating a nested shape logo 06:07 Animating nested shapes 02:20 Creating text 02:43 Extruding vs. beveling text 05:04 5. Lathing Objects Lathing pitfalls 01:55 Drawing a shape to lathe 03:24 Lathing a shape 05:50 Using the Outline command 01:51 The Shell Modifier 02:36 Changing the lathe axis 02:07 6. Project: Lathing a Tire and Rim Creating the tire and rim shapes 03:56 Lathing the shapes and adjusting the lathe axis 02:34 Building the inside rim 09:41 Finalizing the tire and rim 04:09 7. Lofting Objects Shape vs. path 02:32 Lofting issues and problems 04:53 Lofting multiple shapes 07:37 Loft deformations 03:01 Animating loft deformations 03:58 Mapping a lofted object 04:18 The Sweep Modifier 03:48 8. Project: Lofting a Screwdriver Creating the loft shapes 11:23 Lofting multiple shapes 08:35 Finalizing the screwdriver 02:59 9. Introduction to Polygonal Modeling Creating basic geometry 07:08 Edit Mesh vs. Editable Mesh 03:14 Edit Mesh vs. Edit Poly 05:01 Sub-object vertex commands 03:40 Sub-object edge commands 05:45 Sub-object polygon commands 06:03 Subdivision surfaces 05:29 Deform Paint 03:43 10. Modeling with Modifiers Bend 05:07 Displace 07:05 FFD (freeform deformation) 05:55 Lattice 08:00 Noise 07:58 Slice 04:27 Applying modifiers at the sub-object level 09:07 Copying and pasting modifiers 06:02 Important modifier stack issues 11:53 11. Other Compound Modeling Techniques Booleans 06:13 Boolean issues and considerations 04:55 Conform 03:44 Connect 03:27 Scatter 08:26 ShapeMerge 04:36 Terrain 04:10

13. Project: Polygonal Modeling a Jet Plane Using reference images 01:04 Modeling the body 04:09 Modeling the front and back wings 03:47 Modeling the nose cone and front intake ports 03:51 Modeling the tail and exhaust ports 04:24 Modeling the cockpit 07:00 Modeling the wing intake ports 02:38 Modeling additional details 11:31 14. Project: Polygonal Modeling a Human Character Using reference images 02:15 Setting up the reference image planes 09:43 Modeling the boot 13:15 Modeling the pants 18:53 Modeling the torso 17:38 Modeling the arm 10:22 Modeling the hand 20:44 Attaching the hand 11:45 Roughing out the head 06:26 Adding detail to the head 22:16 Modeling the neck 07:02 Finalizing the character 06:47 15. Creating Architectural Objects Creating walls 03:54 Creating doors 07:04 Creating windows 05:40 Creating railing 04:28 Creating stairs 05:49 Creating foliage 09:18 16. Introduction to Spline and Patch Modeling Introduction to patches 08:52 Working with patch splines 14:27 Creating and editing patch surfaces 14:29 17. Project: Patch Modeling an Alien Spaceship Using reference images 01:17 Modeling the fuselage 08:39 Adding detail to the fuselage 06:19 Modeling the wing 06:34 Adding detail to the wing 05:16 Finalizing the spaceship 02:59 18. Introduction to NURBS Modeling Creating NURBS curves 11:25 Creating NURBS surfaces 05:59 Creating NURBS surfaces from curves 12:26 NURBS blends and fillets 07:49 NURBS curves on surface 08:26 19. Project: NURBS Modeling a Submarine Using reference images 01:26 Modeling the body 03:53 Modeling the side fins 03:39 Modeling the tail 05:21 Modeling the tower 06:08 Modeling the antennae 04:22 Finalizing the sub 03:10 20. Cloning Methods Copying objects 03:20 Instancing objects 03:02 Referencing objects 03:13 The Make Unique option 02:25 21. ''Gathering'' Methods Grouping objects 05:27 Attaching objects 08:21 Linking objects 07:23 22. Adding and Minimizing Geometry MeshSmooth 04:08 TurboSmooth 01:47 The Tessellate Modifier 03:48 The Optimize Modifier 05:47 23. Merging and Importing Files Merging 3ds Max files 05:50 Importing other wireframe file formats 02:27 Importing Illustrator files 03:28 Importing CAD files 04:22 Working with corrupt scene files 03:53 Conclusion Goodbye 00:22