Lynda.com 3ds Max 2010 New Features

Author: Steve Nelle
Duration (hr:min): 01:38
Released on: 7/7/2009
Exercise files: Yes
Software works on: Windows only

3ds Max is the industry leader for 3D modeling and animation, and the 2010 version of this application offers a load of new tools and features. In 3ds Max 2010 New Features, Steve Nelle explores many of the cutting-edge features in this major release. Steve introduces users to the redesigned interface, the brand-new Modeling Ribbon, and many other advancements designed to improve scene interactivity and production workflow. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

• Using the Application button and QuickAccess toolbar
• Understanding the Viewport changes and shading enhancements
• Understanding and customizing the Modeling Ribbon
• Managing materials with the new Material Explorer
• Exploring improvements to the Mental Ray Render Frame window
• Adding multiple soundtracks using ProSound

Content:

Introduction - 03:14

    Welcome - 1:04 - 11.4 MB
    Using the exercise files - 2:10 - 4.0 MB

1. Working with the New Interface - 09:48

    Understanding the interface - 1:41 - 3.0 MB
    Using the Application button and the Quick Access toolbar - 2:45 - 5.0 MB
    Understanding the Modeling Ribbon - 3:18 - 5.8 MB
    Reverting back to the look of 3ds Max 2009 - 2:04 - 4.0 MB

2. Scene Management Tools - 13:42

    Introducing the Scene Explorer improvements - 3:29 - 7.0 MB
    Using containers - 4:17 - 8.1 MB
    Using the Transform toolbox - 3:14 - 5.6 MB
    Understanding OBJ import and export enhancements - 2:42 - 5.2 MB

3. Viewport Changes and Enhancements - 12:56

    Using right-click controls - 2:25 - 5.1 MB
    Previewing soft shadows - 4:12 - 8.0 MB
    Applying Ambient Occlusion - 2:22 - 5.0 MB
    Using exposure controls - 3:57 - 8.0 MB

4. Modeling Improvements - 26:01

    Using the Modeling Ribbon - 8:38 - 48.0 MB
    Customizing the Modeling Ribbon - 2:29 - 5.0 MB
    Using the new Edge Loop tools - 3:35 - 7.0 MB
    Understanding the Quadify Mesh modifier - 3:06 - 8.4 MB
    Using the ProOptimizer modifier - 3:20 - 8.0 MB
    Using Hair Spline Deform - 4:53 - 12.0 MB

5. Materials - 16:00

    Viewing the Material Explorer - 3:31 - 8.0 MB
    Using the viewport canvas - 4:15 - 10.0 MB
    Using the Render Surface map - 2:59 - 5.0 MB
    Using the Mental Ray Multi Sub-Map Shader - 5:15 - 14.0 MB

6. Other New Stuff - 16:28

    Adding multiple soundtracks using ProSound - 9:23 - 20.0 MB
    Understanding the new Particle Flow operators and tests - 2:17 - 4.0 MB
    Exploring Mental Ray's Render Frame Window improvements - 1:21 - 3.0 MB
    Using Biped's new Knuckle feature - 3:27 - 11.0 MB

Conclusion - 00:19

    Goodbye - 0:19 - 0.4 MB