Autodesk 3dmax 9: Transition

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COURSE OUTLINE

1. Modeling 1
2. Animation 1
3. Rendering 1
4. Special Effects 1
5. Design 1
6. Labs
7. Modeling 2
8. Animation 2
9. Rendering 2
10. Paint effects
11. MEL
12. Labs
13. Modeling 3
14. Animation 3
15. Rendering 3
16. Portfolio and Business Practice
17. Particles & Dynamics
18. Labs

The objective of the program is to enable the student to perform the following tasks:

• Learn how to create basic facial animation and lip-syncing techniques:
• Learn applied skills in creating, styling and controlling the animation of fur, cloth and soft bodies as enhancements to their characters
• Learn techniques of adding progressively refined movements to convey individual personality and behavior including effective character interactions
• Create stylish animations through well planned use of staging, anticipation, exaggeration and follow through, producing character performances that convey individual expression, mood, personality and style
• Create realistic looking materials and lighting effects plus use cameras to produce final rendered images of their animated scenes
• Use of 3D software using both software vendor designed projects
• Use workflow fundamentals of creating special effects requiring dynamic simulations
• Communication, professional skills and industry practices