Z Brush, Bump, Normal and Displacement

Edge Loop Modeling

assignment: create a hand...details on Blackboard under

"Sub-D Modeling Hand"


Challenge beyond the lesson:  Non/sub/super human hand

Final Aztec Project

Aztec Final project link to download

Thanks!

-------->  Project Link:   <-----

download original

extract

set project to AZTEC

you should have access to all props/features

import/merge them into your scene

rename materials if it asks you

feel free to add to your feature (all polygon limits are off--make it look pretty)

Material Master

How to merge Material Master file into your scene:

1.) download AZTEC project zip file from this link: DOWNLOAD ME

2.) Unzip it somewhere on your computer

3.) Open your feature (or prop) in 3DS Max

4.) Set the Project to Aztec

4.) Merge in "MATERIAL MASTER merge me"

file/import/merge

select "MATERIAL MASTER merge me" as the file to merge

select "[Material Samples]" from the list

you should get this result

4.) Access Materials from the Material Editor by using the get material button

I circled the button to bring up the Material Map Browser...see how the material library is under Scene Materials now?  You can double click them to load into material slots, or just drag them straight onto objects

voila!

Link to Project Spreadsheet

Click Me

Group Environment Project



I.) Create your assigned material for the material bank:
Material must be able to be rendered with software renderer (i.e. no mental-ray-only materials)

Must contain at least 1 image as a texture.
Texture dimensions: 512pixels x 512 pixels .PNG format

II.) Create a prop for the prop bank:
Prop can be no more than 100 polygons.
Prop must be to scale.  We are working in meters.

III.) Feature:
You will be assigned a major environmental feature.
Research your feature.  Let's establish a common style for our environment.
Establish the scale of the feature.  Create a bounding box that expresses this in meters (e.g. 10 meters wide, 20 meters long, 5 meters tall)

IV.) Organize Project
How can we distribute this project?  How can we make it available for free to everyone at all times and avoid confusion?

Spreadsheet Link

previous project examples:

Editable Polygon

Assignment:   Spaceship!

Create a spaceship using editable polygon.
Texture, light, render and post to blog with a write up of how you made it.



If you prefer, you may follow these intructions and build the Snowspeeder.

Download Snowspeeder Instructions by clicking on me!!!

Lathe, Loft and Compound Objects

assignment part I

Lathe 3 Objects, add materials and light
Post (at least) 3 renders to your blog

Loft 3 Objects, add materials and lighting
post (at least) 3 renders to your blog

Be creative!

assignment part II

Compete Boolean "Chest" assignment on Blackboard ?

OR:

Utilize 3 of the following to produce (at least) 3 different renders

ProBoolean

Terrain

ShapeMerge

BlobMesh

ProCutter

Connect

Conform

Scatter

Your assignment (both options) must be textured and lit!

Next week we begin editable polygons!  Research Editable Polygons, Editable Mesh and Box Modeling...post to the 3DR&D Facebook Page

Lighting and Rendering

assignment:

Light your ammo room (worksheet from Blackboard)
post (at least) 3 renders to your blog

Materials and Surfacing

Assignment:

Working with the Material’s Editor, add surfaces to the provided 

“AmmoRoomMaterials_Student.max” scene.

Assignment Link

2D Shapes : LOGO

Assignment: LOGO

Design an appealing logo with shapes

Must include a Text element

Extrude and/or Bevel logo

Render and Save to your Blog for review next time

research topic for next week: materials, textures, surfaces in 3D Studio Max
post 1 unique link to our Facebook Page:


3DR&D

Intro to MAX

Build a robot in 3D Studio MAX using primitives and basic transforms

create a new blog post:

 tell me about your process, include any concept art and, of course...

post (at least) 3 renders of your robot:

different angles...show it off!

 Research: post a UNIQUE link to 3DR&D on the topic of:

Splines, Lines, and Paths in 3DS Max

3D Studio Max - Keyboard Shortcuts

q	= select	^z	= undo
w	= move	^y	= redo
e	= rotate
r	= scale	shift z	= undo viewport
h	= selection list	shift y	= redo viewport
^p	= pan
^r	= orbit view	F3	= shaded / wireframe toggle
alt z	= zoom	F4	= edged faces toggle
^w	= zoom region
z	= zoom extents
i	= center view on mouse	g	= grid toggle
^p	= pan	x	= toggle transform gizmo
		space	= lock selection

Day 1

1.) create your blog and post an introduction

2.) email me (bbays@austincc.edu) your blog address from your acc email

3.) Install 3D Studio Max on your computer.

4.) Research: post a UNIQUE link to 3DR&D on the topic of:

3D Studio Max

Beginners guides? What can it do? Strengths/weaknesses?