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Autodesk 3ds Max Training: Fast Track Silver
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The 3ds Max Fast Track Silver course is designed for individuals who want to learn 3D modelling and animation quickly and effectively. This course combines both the beginner and intermediate levels, providing a comprehensive understanding of the software.
LOCATION
London
or Online
DURATION
5 days
10am – 4pm
LEVEL
Beginner to Intermediate
Autodesk 3ds Max Training: Fast Track Silver
London
or Online
5 days
10am – 4pm
Beginner to
Intermediate
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Overview of the course
Unlock your creativity and take your 3D modelling skills to the next level with our 3ds Max Fast Track Silver Course. Designed for beginners and intermediate level learners, this 5-day course will equip you with the fundamental skills and techniques needed to create stunning 3D models.
Through hands-on practice, you will learn how to navigate the 3ds Max interface, identify the essential tools, and use shortcuts to speed up your workflow. With the help of our experienced instructors, you will discover the most used 3D modelling techniques used in the industry, including procedural geometry, non-destructive modelling, splines modelling, Boolean operations, and mesh modelling.
We’ll also teach you how to create, apply and size materials, use pictures as references, and apply multiple materials to a single object. You’ll master cameras and lighting, create walkthrough animations, and render your projects to a professional standard.
Our 3ds Max Fast Track Silver Course is the perfect combination of our beginner and intermediate level courses, designed to help you save time and achieve better results in a short time frame. With our expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to create professional-grade 3D models and visualizations that impress clients and colleagues alike.
Dates
Next Course Date: 6 November, 2023
As this course is a combination of two different levels of training, you will need to pick a start date for each level below. The beginner level runs over three consecutive days, and the intermediate level is two days long.
Beginner Level
- 23 October, 2023
- 4 December, 2023
Intermediate Level
- 25 October, 2023
- 6 December, 2023
If the training dates listed here don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.
To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here
Course Outline
The Fast Track Silver course is a combination of the Beginner and Intermediate levels. Here’s what you’ll learn during each level.
Beginner Level
- Learn to identify the areas of the interface you are going to use the most as well as tool names and shortcuts
- Work with the Scene Explorer to take full control of your scene
- Learn the initial settings of the software that will simplify your workflow
- How to set up your project folder so everything you are working on can be found in the same place
- How to navigate the scene using shortcuts to speed up your workflow
- Discover Visual Styles
- How to set up the units of your scene
- Learn some of the most commonly used 3D modelling techniques in the industry
- Compositing modelling, to create 3D models using procedural geometry included in the software to simplify the project and gain speed
- Non-destructive modelling by using Modifiers to enhance what is possible with your base geometries
- Learn to create 3D models with Splines (vector, lines, 2D objects) with modifiers such as Extrude, Sweep or Lathe
- Learn Boolean operations to create subtractions, intersections and unions and combine different 3D and 2D models to create more complex shapes
- Intro to Mesh Modelling, the final frontier. When all other techniques fail you can take matters in your hands and model your object by editing the mesh manually
- Introduction to materials, important settings to start applying textures to your models
- Learn how to create, apply and size a material onto your model
- How to use a picture as a reference to create a model
- When one is not enough, create and apply multiple materials to one object
- Create materials with transparency and/or reflection
- The power of the UVW Map modifier to control how the texture looks on your model
- Learn how to create self-illuminating textures
- How to use images with transparency to create cut-outs on your textures
- Learn how to create cameras, to set different points of view to render your models
- Adjust the camera’s focal length
- Lock the camera so it can’t be moved once you have placed it where you need it.
- How to adjust the exposure of your camera to get brighter or darker images
- Cameras with and without targets: differences and advantages
- Learn how to create a daylight system to illuminate your scene
- How to adjust the daylight system to get accurate sun readings based on your location on earth.
- How to adjust the renders setting to get better quality renders
- Learn the different types of lights that can be used to create interior lighting
- Light distribution: diffuse, uniform diffuse, spotlight, photometric web
- Apply a colour filter to your lights
- Use textures to generate lights
- How to get light from an HDRI environment image
- Brief introduction to animation
- How to animate almost anything in the software
- Create motion by keyframing an object manually
- How to create walkthrough animations using cameras and lines
- How to create an efficient camera rig to animate your camera on a path
- Rendering your animation out as a video
Intermediate Level
- Introduction to mesh modelling tools in 3ds Max
- Using mesh modelling and other techniques to model hard surface objects
- Modelling anything you can imagine
- Understanding and using Dynamic Bodies
- Working with Rigid Bodies
- Difference between Kinematic and Static Rigid Bodies
- Working with cloth simulations in 3ds Max
- Creating curtains, table cloths, cushions, flags, blankets, etc.
- Introduction to fluid dynamics
- Understanding different fluid parameters
- Rendering fluids
- Using V-Ray (3rd party plugin) and Arnold (built-in)
- Simulating a daylight system using both V-Ray and Arnold
- Simulating interior lighting
- Creating a studio lighting set-up in both V-Ray and Arnold
Work Samples
Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this Photoshop course. Click the thumbnails to see explore the details.
Working with Selections
You will learn how to create accurate selections so that you can isolate a subject from the background.
Adjustment Layers
Instead of applying an adjustment to the entire image, you will learn how to do this selectively by using adjustment layers.
Retouching Skin
One of the most common uses of Photoshop is Skin Retouching. You will learn the best practices to ensure your image looks natural.
Working with Layers
Layers allow you to create complex compositions with endless possibilities. You will learn the ins and outs of how layers work.
Advanced Selections
Creating accurate selections mean that you can remove any background. Learn how to create perfect selections around hair and more.
Typography
Text is a crucial element in any design. Learn the foundations of typography and create a professional looking poster.
What's included?
Together with this course, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.
Course Certification
At the end of your 3ds Max training, you will receive a certificate of completion which you can use to demonstrate your competence in using 3ds Max. Your certificate will be approved by one of our Autodesk Certified Instructors
Lifetime Support
After your 3ds Max training, you will have access to our email / phone support for a lifetime (yes, you read that right). You can contact us with any questions related to what you have learned on your 3ds Max course.
Course Notes
As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given exercise files and notes that you can take away with you. Because, let’s admit, nobody enjoys going through a software manual.
Training Videos
After attending a classroom or online 3ds Max training course, you will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days. All of our online training videos are produced by our instructors in partnership with digidemy.com
Free Class Retake
Once you complete your 3ds Max course, you can come back and attend the same training for free within 24 months. This is particularly useful to fill some gaps in your knowledge or if you would just like to refresh your skills and get a little more practice.
Course Recording
During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to in the future. These recordings will be yours to keep forever and they will be an invaluable resource for your continued learning after the training.
As well as the certificate of completion that you will get at the end of your course, you will also have the option to take the official Autodesk Certified User exam for an additional fee of £100. The ACU is the industry-recognised certification which proves that you have the in-demand and job-ready skills!
Offers
We want to provide you with the best possible Autodesk 3ds Max training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.
Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not truly satisfied with your Autodesk 3ds Max training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.
Early Bird Discount
Book this course three months in advance and receive a 15% discount.
Group Bookings
If you book two people to attend the course on the same dates, you get a 5% discount. For three people the discount is 10% and for four or more people it is 15%.
Schools and Non-profits
If you work for an educational or non-profit organisation, you get a 15% discount.
Instalment Plans
We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your 3ds Max training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.
Want to learn more than one software?
This 3ds Max course is also included in our 3D & CAD Bundle. If you'd like to learn more than just 3ds Max, be sure to check our 3D & CAD Bundle below.
3D & CAD Bundle
This bundle consists of the AutoCAD, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max and Photoshop courses. It's the ideal one if you'd like to create 2D and 3D visualisations.
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Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.
We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.
When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.
You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.
We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.
If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.
If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.
Overview:
Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.
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