Autodesk 3DS Max for Architecture Course Description
NetCom's Autodesk 3ds Max for Architects training guide provides a thorough training specifically design for Architects and Architecture Designers and any other person whom would like to learn about Creating and Rendering Still Images and Walkthrough Animations.
Whether you're an architect, designer, civil engineer, or visualization specialist, Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 provides a powerful, integrated toolset that helps you to more rapidly iterate on design concepts and accurately analyze daylight effects. Create higher-impact visuals as you explore, validate, and communicate the story behind your design. Intended Audience for the Autodesk 3DS Max for Architecture Course- This course is designed for Architects and Architectural Designers.
Training Packages & Career Tracks that include the Autodesk 3DS Max for Architecture Course
Recommended Prerequisites for the Autodesk 3DS Max for Architecture course
Autodesk 3DS Max for Architecture Course Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max Day 1
- Overview
- Viewport Configuration and Navigation
- Menus and Toolbars
- The Command Panel
- Status Bar & Ribbon
- Setting the Project Folder and Configuring User Paths
- Object Selection Methods
- Modeling with Primitives
- Applying Transforms (Move - Rotate - Scale)
- Sub-Object Mode
- Reference Coordinate Systems and Transform Centers
- Cloning and Grouping
- Modeling with 2D lines
- Using modifiers commands to create 3D models from 2D lines (lathe - sweep - extrude - others).
- Using Snaps for Precision
- Align tool in Max
- Data Linking and Importing Files
- Importing DWG Link files and Import Options
- Importing and Linking Models from Revit Architecture
- Layer and Object Properties Use
- Module 2: Starting a Visualization Project (Materials & Cameras) Day 2
- How Materials Work
- Reviewing Materials coming from a CAD or BIM File
- Understanding Maps and Materials
- Managing Materials
- Standard Materials & Slate Material Editor
- Material Shaders
- Assigning Maps to Materials
- Opacity, Bump, and Reflection Mapping - Set Transparency
- Mental Ray Materials
- Multi/Sub-Object Material
- Autodesk Material Library
- The Material Explorer & Material Libraries
- UVW Map Modifier
- Mapping Coordinates
- Mapping Scale
- The Importance of the Camera & Creation
- Camera Shots & Camera Distance
- Camera Angle & Adjusting Camera Angles
- Module 3: Introduction to 3ds Max Lighting & Rendering Day 3
- Local vs. Global Illumination
- Selecting a Lighting Strategy
- Standard Lighting & Types of Standard Lights
- Shadow Types
- Exposure Control
- Daytime Lighting
- Soft Shadows and Ambient Occlusion
- Direct and Indirect Light
- Daylight Lighting
- Placing a Daylight System
- Adjusting Location
- Adjusting Physical Sky
- Introduction to Photometric Lights
- Rendering - Still Images
- Concept of Image Resolution for Stills
- Still Rendering Resolution
- Background Images
- The Print Size Wizard
- Selected Rendering Options
- Rendering Presets
- Rendering a Final Image
- Module 4: Animation & Camera Walkthroughs Day 4
- Animation Theory
- Animation Concepts & Controls
- Keyframe Animation
- Keyframe a Moving Object
- Velocity Control
- Apply an Ease Curve
- Path Animation
- Animate on a Path
- Overview of Camera Animation
- Walkthrough Animation
- Animation Output
Benefits of taking the Autodesk 3DS Max for Architecture course at NetCom
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Why choose Autodesk Training at NetCom Learning?
As a recognition for training excellence, NetCom Learning was chosen by Microsoft as the 2007 Worldwide Learning Solutions Partner of the year out of 1400 training companies. In addition, we have won numerous other training awards for quality and customer satisfaction by CompTIA, EC-Council and other vendors. We are simply passionate about learning and achieving the highest customer satisfaction in your learning experience!
See the training value proposition below:
 NetCom Information Technology is an Autodesk Training Center (ATC). ATC is the premier training channel and delivery mechanism for Autodesk training content. As such, we are one of the only authorized training organizations that can market Autodesk training services and the only ones with access to Autodesk's Official Curriculum and latest technologies.
Autodesk Training Center (ATC) Value Proposition:
| Autodesk Training Center (ATC) |
Non-authorized Training Center |
| Only Autodesk Certified Trainers are authorized to teach the class |
Non Certified Trainers can teach the course |
| Taught using Autodesk Official Training Courseware (AOTC), includes free evaluation software |
Do not have access to official courseware |
| Partners adhere to stringent Autodesk designated lab requirements |
Computer and lab equipment may not be up to requirements of course |
| Successful candidates are awarded Certificate of Completion directly from Autodesk |
Not authorized to issue Certificate of Completion |
| Overall, a better quality training experience |
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NetCom provides Authorized Training
NetCom Learning is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS), Cisco Learning Partner, CompTIA Platinum Partner, EC-Council Accredited Training Center, Adobe Authorized Training Center, Autodesk Authorized Training Center and many others. We are proud to offer the highest quality, authorized training solutions from our many partners for our customers.
See our comprehensive list of partner authorizations.
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Award winning, world-class Instructors
- Highly-skilled Autodesk Certified Instructor; working with Autodesk Softwares since 1993.
- Expert in AutoCAD, Autodesk 3DS, Autodesk Revit, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, and Architectural Desktop.
- Authored course materials for numerous Autodesk courses.
Bio:
Joseph is an Autodesk Certified Instructor specializing in developing and teaching Autodesk courses, with a working knowledge of such products as AutoCAD, Autodesk 3DS, Autodesk Revit, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, and Architectural Desktop.
In addition to teaching and developing courses for the past 10 years, Joseph has authored course materials for many AutoDesk courses. He is also well versed in Inventor 8 and 9.
Joseph demonstrates a straightforward, down-to-earth teaching style in order to reach students at widely differing levels of expertise. His extensive product knowledge and exuberant teaching style makes Joseph a consistently highly rated instructor at NetCom Learning.
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- Autodesk authority. Subject Matter Expert specializing in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D, and other Autodesk softwares with over 25 years of experience.
- More than 21 years of experience as a trainer.
- Highly rated instructor with all-time average student evaluation score of 8.7 out of 9.
Bio:
Roger is an Autodesk Certified Instructor with over 25 years of experience working with challenging projects in the management and support in Revit BIM, AutoCAD and 3DS Max Systems Applications for numerous Architectural and Interior Design Firms, Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing Companies. He is proficient in Advanced Visualization Design and is a specialist with analysis, customization, management and optimization of BIM Revit, AutoCAD and 3DS Max for best practices and standards procedures. Roger has been able to support and assist many firms in the field of Architectural Design in the past 20 years.
Roger is also a CTT+ certified, with a Bachelors degree in Computer Programming
and also holds a New York University Certification. In addition, he has also been an
instructor since 1990 with proven on-site and online training expertise.
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I thought the training was a great awakening to adding and furthering my career growths and prospects. My next step will be to continue with AutoCAD and hopefully be able to utilize the facilities from time to time.
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I have been using AutoCad for several years now and have struggled badly. After this week of training I feel as if I have an extremely better understanding. My instructor Joe was awesome. He made everything seem easy. He is very knowledge in the software and I will recommend him to my co-workers.
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