Lynda.com 3ds Max 2011 New Features

Author: Steve Nelle
Duration (hr:min): 02:44
Released on: 5/13/2010
Exercise files: Yes
Software works on: Windows only

In 3ds Max 2011 New Features, author Steve Nelle introduces the new features and productivity enhancements in 3ds Max 2011, with a special emphasis on the Slate Material Editor and CAT character animation system. The course examines enhancements to existing features, customization options to the modeling ribbon, scene management improvements, as well as creating scene objects using the Object Paint tool. Exercise files are included with the course.

Topics include:

• Using Caddies
• Slate Material Editor Overview
• Building a node-based shader
• Understanding the CAT (Character Animation Tools) plug-in
• Building and animating CATRigs
• Using the Viewport Canvas
• Rendering with the Quicksilver Hardware renderer
• Using the SketchUp importer

Content:

Introduction - 04:25

    Welcome - 1:34 - 8.2 MB
    Using the exercise files - 2:51 - 5.4 MB

1. Modeling Improvements - 31:42

    Customizing the Modeling Ribbon - 8:38 - 16.8 MB
    Using Caddies - 6:29 - 16.0 MB
    Creating multiple instances with the Object Paint tool - 11:03 - 55.9 MB
    Using animated objects with Object Paint - 5:32 - 15.4 MB

2. Texture and Material Enhancements - 56:48

    Using the Slate material editor - 2:58 - 6.1 MB
    Using the Material/Map browser - 5:19 - 14.1 MB
    Using Active View - 5:58 - 14.7 MB
    Editing parameters - 5:02 - 10.2 MB
    Understanding the layout of a node-based shader - 4:29 - 10.0 MB
    Building a node-based shader - 14:43 - 39.3 MB
    Looking at the Autodesk Material Library - 6:44 - 22.9 MB
    Understanding the Viewport Canvas - 11:35 - 31.7 MB

3. The CAT Character Animation System - 41:19

    Understanding CAT - 1:50 - 3.1 MB
    Using CAT preset rigs - 3:37 - 9.4 MB
    Creating a custom CAT rig - 8:20 - 33.9 MB
    Fine-tuning a rig - 6:22 - 37.6 MB
    Animating with CAT - 9:06 - 19.0 MB
    Creating walk cycles with CATMotion - 6:34 - 78.7 MB
    Using CATMotion footprints - 5:30 - 16.6 MB

4. Scene Management Enhancements - 28:40

    Saving files in a previous format - 5:02 - 11.8 MB
    Minimizing the Command panel - 3:43 - 7.4 MB
    Viewport selection fixes and improvements - 4:01 - 10.4 MB
    Using the improved snap functionality - 4:55 - 7.3 MB
    Using the SketchUp importer - 5:55 - 15.0 MB
    Rendering with the Quicksilver hardware renderer - 5:04 - 16.6 MB

Conclusion - 01:00

    Goodbye - 1:00 - 1.0 MB