Workshop: 3Ds Max for Beginners

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532 Saaha Office, Block B, Downtown Dubai P.O. Box 414229, Dubai, UAE Web: www.deftandleed.com

WORKSHOP: 3DS MAX FOR BEGINNERS An introduction to 3ds Max for individuals interested in a broad range of disciplines, including game design, character design, and other rendering technologies

INSTRUCTOR: Wasay Ahmad CATEGORY: Design, Rendering, Animation, Game Design, Character Design REQUIREMENTS: Read FAQ at the end of the document PRICE: Refer to our website for up-to-date pricing DURATION: Workshop includes 3 sessions, 3 hours each

OUTLINE: CREATE AND RENDER A 3D CHARACTER MODEL SESSION ONE: • Introduction to the basic theory of 3D modeling and rendering, core concepts and terminology that apply to all 3D modeling software • Overview of the 3ds Max interface, viewport navigation, and object manipulation toolset • Basic geometry creation through Parametric objects and Spline modeling • Tutorial 1: Modeling your first 3D character – a Minion from the Despicable Me franchise

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SESSION TWO: • Deeper dive into the 3ds Max modeling toolset, focusing on the Editable Poly Modifier • Discussion on Mesh Topology and how it impacts form and shape of the 3D model • Tutorial 2: Applying polygonal modeling and mesh smoothing modifiers to complete the 3D character started in Session One SESSION THREE: • Rendering bootcamp – Overview of the theoretical aspects of traditional rendering techniques such as raytracing and global illumination • Overview of Chaosgroup’s Vray Rendering Engine • Fundamental material creation and lighting techniques in Vray • Tutorial 3: Applying finishes and lighting to the Minion and rendering it in a high-resolution image format

YOU WILL LEARN TO: • navigate the 3ds Max interface and viewports • customize Units, Viewport Layouts and Display Options • select and manipulate objects using basic transform and precision controls, and understand pivots / reference coordinate systems • model a 3D character model using the Editable Poly Modifier and Mesh Smoothing Modifiers • manipulate mesh topology to control shape / form of your 3D models • use the Vray Rendering Engine to create a HDRI based lighting setup and apply PBR materials to your character model • learn keyboard shortcuts and other techniques to speed up your workflow

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP: STEP INTO THE WORLD OF 3D RENDERING Are you fascinated by the technology used to create the rich imagery in animated movies like Toy Story, or WALL-E? Or maybe you are a gamer who aspires to join a leading game development studio as a game designer? If so, this workshop is for you. These media have one thing in common – computer graphics (CG), or 3D rendering and animation. It is likely that much of the content you appreciated in these media was developed in the tool of the trade, Autodesk 3ds Max. This workshop will provide the foundations to start exploring the vast industry of 3D rendering and animation through Autodesk’s 3ds Max. Through step-by-step tutorials, you will be introduced to the core feature set of this industry-standard tool, with a focus on workflows that apply to a broad range of fields within the industry, including character design, game design, product design, and even architectural visualization.

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FAQs: Who is this workshop meant for? Working professionals, university students, high school students, or anyone that has an interest in exploring the field of 3D rendering by learning the basics of Autodesk’s 3ds Max. This workshop assumes no prior knowledge of any software meant for producing renderings, so it is open to all students. It is designed as a beginner’s guide to 3ds Max. Are there any special requirements to attend this workshop? The only requirement to attend this workshop is to activate the trial version of the latest 3ds Max 2021 for yourself prior to attending the first session. Detailed instructions can be found on the FAQ of this workshop on the website. PLEASE NOTE: At the onset of the workshop, you will be asked to use your Autodesk account login credentials to activate the trial version assigned to you by Autodesk. Where will the workshop be held? DEFT & LEED holds its workshops and courses at the Co- DUBAI (https://coworkingpopup.co)

Address: 532 Sahaa Offices B, Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai

Parking is available in the Souk Al Bahar parking lot accessible from the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard.

DEFT & LEED is compliant with all Dubai COVID 19 restrictions. Should COVID 19 restrictions become stricter in the future, we are prepared to use online platforms for training and will notify registrants through email prior to the commencement of any such training. Will I need to bring my own computer? No, all hardware and software requirements will be fulfilled by DEFT & LEED. We will provide each student with their own workstation that has all the necessary software pre-installed on it. The student will be able to use the workstation during each session of the workshop.