Complete 3ds Max training from beginner to advanced. Learn 3D modeling, lighting, rendering, and animation for professional projects
Basic Training of 3ds Max 2026
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700,000400,000 Toman - 👨🏫 Course Instructor: mohammad saleh salmanzadeh
- ⏱ Course Duration: 13:12:52
- 🎬 Number of Videos: 130 Video(s)
- 📚 Status: Completed
- 🎓 Course Level: Beginner
- 📅 Last Updated Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- 🏷 Category: 3D Studio Max
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📘 Course Information
Features and Capabilities of 3ds Max
3ds Max is a powerful 3D modeling and rendering software widely used in architecture, industrial design, game development, product visualization, and motion graphics. Thanks to its professional modeling, lighting, and rendering tools, it is a top choice for 3D artists and game creators who want to produce high quality visual content.
Key Skills You Will Develop in 3ds Max
This course introduces a wide range of practical and advanced techniques designed to help you master 3ds Max. You will gain hands on experience in sculpting, texturing, lighting, rendering, and scene management, preparing you for professional 3D production workflows.
3ds Max Course Overview
This comprehensive 3ds Max training course is designed for beginners through advanced users. It covers the core features of the software while focusing on essential skills required to create professional 3D models, scenes, and animations.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Navigate and customize the 3ds Max user interface
Model various objects using spline techniques
Create precise polygonal models
Use subdivision surfaces for smoother geometry
Apply freeform modeling techniques
Build hierarchies for complex scenes
Add cameras and lighting for professional visualization
Animate objects using keyframes
Apply essential workflows for high quality 3D production
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Video List
1
Getting Started with 3ds Max
00:02:13
In this introductory video, instructor Mohammad Saleh Salmanzadeh introduces you to the powerful 3ds Max 2026 software and its wide applications in game design, animation, visual effects, and motion graphics. You will also get an overview of the course topics including user interface, modeling, lighting, materials, animation, and rendering.
2
Using Practice Files in 3ds Max
00:03:20
An introduction to the exercise files structure, project folders, and how to use external references (Xrefs) in 3ds Max.
3
Choosing and Setting Up the Workspace in 3ds Max
00:05:29
Introduction to the 3ds Max welcome screen and how to disable it. Exploring different Workspaces (Classic, Alt Menu, Design Standard, and Modular Mini) and how to switch between them. Also covers moving, floating, and saving custom Workspaces.
4
Customizing the Interface and Default Settings
00:04:12
Exploring the Custom UI and Defaults Switcher in the Customize menu. Choosing the Max.ART preset instead of Max, which enables Physical Materials instead of legacy Standard materials, and prevents objects from inheriting parent layer properties. These changes take effect after restarting 3ds Max.
5
Understanding Core 3ds Max Settings
00:06:47
Initial Preferences setup in 3ds Max including: increasing Undo steps to 100 in the General tab, enabling relative paths in the Files tab for easy project relocation, verifying Nitrous driver on Direct3D 11 in the Viewports tab, ensuring Gamma Correction is enabled in the Gamma and LUT tab, and disabling Expanded Tool Tips in the Help tab for simpler tooltips.
6
Setting Up a Project Folder in 3ds Max
00:09:34
Setting up project folders in 3ds Max including creating an empty folder, creating a default project with standard subfolders (such as scenes, sceneassets, etc.), switching active projects using the Projects toolbar, and handling project mismatch warnings when opening scene files from different projects.
7
Exploring the 3ds Max User Interface
00:05:01
This video provides a quick tour of the 3ds Max user interface. Main elements include the main menu (incomplete), Command Panel (with six sub-panels: Create, Modify, Hierarchy, Motion, Display, and Utilities), four viewports (Top, Front, Left, Perspective), Viewport Panel toolbar, Scene Explorer, Ribbon (collapsible), Time Slider and animation controls at the bottom, and Transform Type-In for entering precise coordinate values.
8
Advanced Workspace Customization
00:09:05
Customizing the 3ds Max workspace including hiding the Modeling Ribbon and Viewport Layout Tabs, managing Scene Explorer (global and local), locking the layout with Lock UI Layout, and permanently disabling the View Cube through Viewport Configuration. Also manually saving the workspace with Save Default State to prevent losing settings in case of a crash.
9
Adjusting Viewport Colors and Grid Settings
00:04:56
Changing viewport background and grid colors in 3ds Max through Customize > Customize User Interface > Colors tab. Selecting Viewport Background and setting color to 80 for a lighter background, and selecting Grids with Set By Intensity mode at 80 for clearer grid lines. Saving settings as a separate file or automatically by properly closing the application.
10
Creating and Converting Basic Shapes in 3ds Max
00:10:01
Introduction to creating basic primitives in 3ds Max including Box, Sphere, Cylinder, and extended primitives like Chamfer Box. Interactive creation method by clicking and dragging in the viewport, different from other software approaches, using the Gizmo to move objects along X, Y, and Z axes, and adjusting parameters in the Modify panel using Spinners or typing numeric values.
11
Transforming Objects with Move Rotate and Scale Tools
00:09:16
Practicing Transform tools including Move, Rotate, and Scale using a modern office scene. Moving along X, Y, and Z axes with the gizmo, rotating around red, green, and blue axes, and uniform or non-uniform scaling. Differences between moving in Orthographic (2D) and Perspective (3D) views. Using Transform Type-In for precise numeric input and Offset for relative movement.
12
Navigating Viewports in 3ds Max
00:10:18
Introduction to viewport navigation tools including Pan, Zoom, Orbit, Field of View, and Zoom Extents (All or Selected). Differences in how these tools function in Orthographic vs Perspective views, and using Shift+Z to undo viewport operations.
13
Choosing Viewport Shading Modes
00:06:37
Exploring viewport shading modes in 3ds Max including differences between Shaded and Wireframe modes, F3 shortcut for quick switching, using Performance mode for heavy scenes, enabling scene lighting and shadows, and toggling texture display through the shading menu.
14
Speeding Up Workflow with Keyboard Shortcuts
00:06:57
Introducing essential shortcut keys in 3ds Max including: F3 (toggle Wireframe/Shaded), F4 (toggle Edged Faces), Alt+W (maximize viewport), middle mouse button (Pan), Alt+middle mouse (Orbit), Ctrl+Alt+middle mouse (precise Zoom), and keys Q (Select), W (Move), E (Rotate), R (Scale), and Z (Zoom Extents on selected object).
15
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts in 3ds Max
00:04:45
Customizing keyboard shortcuts in 3ds Max by assigning Shift+Ctrl+Z to the Zoom Extents All Selected command. Learning to find the exact command name through tooltips, assigning the shortcut via Customize User Interface > Keyboard tab, and reassigning a key previously used by another command.
16
Setting the Reference Coordinate System
00:09:44
Exploring Reference Coordinate Systems for transform tools including View (default for orthographic views), World (global), Local (with warnings about its issues in animation), and Gimbal (most suitable for rotation due to accurate axis display and avoiding Gimbal Lock). Emphasis on using Gimbal for rotation and avoiding Local for animation.
17
Transforming Objects Around the Pivot Point
00:04:31
Exploring the three Transform Center modes in 3ds Max including Pivot Point (each object rotates around its own pivot), Selection Center (group rotation around the common center of selected objects), and Reference Coordinate Center (rotation around the origin of a chosen coordinate system or a picked object). Also covers selecting a specific object as reference using the Pick option.
18
Working with the Scene Explorer
00:02:38
Introduction to Scene Explorer as a tool for managing and selecting scene objects. Hierarchical display of objects, simultaneous selection in both viewport and Scene Explorer, filtering objects by category (Geometry, Lights, etc.), and hiding or showing specific groups for better management of complex scenes.
19
Arranging Viewport Layouts in 3ds Max
00:03:18
Changing viewport layouts using the Viewport Layout Tabs toolbar including ready-made presets like one large and three smaller viewports. Changing each viewport type (e.g., Perspective to Top) and adjusting background to solid or gradient through the Views menu. Quickly returning to previous layouts by clicking toolbar icons.
20
Using Isolation and Lock Tools
00:02:31
Introduction to two selection management tools in 3ds Max: Isolate Selection (Alt+Q) for temporarily hiding other objects and focusing on the selected one, and Selection Lock (Space) for locking the current selection to prevent selecting other objects. Warning about accidentally pressing Space and checking the lock status at the bottom of the interface.
21
Selecting Objects with Window and Crossing Modes
00:02:26
Introducing Window/Crossing selection modes in 3ds Max. In Crossing mode (default), if the selection area touches any part of an object, it gets selected. In Window mode, the object must be fully contained within the selection area to be selected. This feature is useful for precise selection in crowded scenes.
22
Setting Display Units in 3ds Max
00:06:17
The importance of real-world scale in scene layout for lighting and physical materials. Using a simple box to check object scale. Setting display units through Customize > Units Setup including Generic Units (equivalent to inches), Metric (centimeters, meters, etc.), and US Standard (feet and inches). Also setting the default unit for interpreting numeric inputs.
23
Configuring System Units for Projects
00:05:35
The difference between Display Units and System Units in 3ds Max. System Units determine the actual world scale and spatial calculation precision, and changing them mid-project can cause issues like vertex collapse. Adjusting the Origin and its effect on precision at distances far from the origin. Recommendation to keep System Units on inches (default) unless working on extremely large or small projects.
24
Setting Up the Home Grid in 3ds Max
00:05:39
Setting display units to centimeters and configuring the grid in 3ds Max including grid spacing (1 cm), major lines (every 10 cm), and perspective view grid extent. Importance of keeping "inhibit grid subdivision" enabled to prevent infinite grid subdivision while zooming and maintain proper understanding of real-world scale in the viewport.
25
Creating a maxstart Scene Template
00:03:56
Creating a maxstart.max file as a default template for starting new projects in 3ds Max. This file includes unit settings, grid configuration, and UI preferences (such as solid background instead of gradient) and is saved in the project's Scenes folder to be loaded whenever the application starts or is reset.
26
Creating an Image Plane in 3ds Max
00:11:24
Setting up a reference image (floor plan) as an image plane in 3ds Max for accurate tracing and modeling. Creating a Plane with dimensions matching the image scale (2000×2000 cm), building a Physical Material with a Bitmap connected, assigning the material to the plane, and increasing texture display resolution in the viewport from 512 to 2048 for clearer image viewing.
27
Creating Object Arrays in 3ds Max
00:09:43
Creating and duplicating columns using the Array tool in 3ds Max. Building a cylinder with Radius 15 and Height 400 cm, setting custom dark gray color, positioning the first column at (-900, 900) using the Top view, and duplicating it in a 4×3 array with 600 cm spacing in both directions. Also explains the difference between Instance (dependent) and Copy (independent) duplicates.
28
Grouping Objects in 3ds Max
00:03:52
Introduction to Groups in 3ds Max as containers for manipulating multiple objects simultaneously. Creating a group via Group > Group, temporarily opening a group (Open) to edit individual objects, closing it (Close), and permanently removing it (Ungroup). Also the role of groups in organizing the Scene Explorer and collapsing hierarchies for better management of complex scenes.
29
Managing Display Layers
00:07:42
Master 3ds Max 2026 Layer Explorer: group freeze/hide objects, prevent accidental selection, and learn By Object vs By Layer to keep textures visible when freezing.
30
Merging Scene Files
00:04:02
Merge command for .max files in 3ds Max: difference from Import, transferring groups/layers, and precise placement via Transform Type-In.
31
Working with XRef Objects
00:07:32
Xrefs in 3ds Max: version management and reduced file size via external references. Key warning: changes to source Xrefs don't auto-update; delete and re-create the Xref record to apply changes.
32
Creating 2D Objects in 3ds Max
00:07:19
Introduction to Splines in 3ds Max; creating a rounded rectangle and circle as profiles, and a straight line as the path for a Loft surface.
33
Creating a Loft Compound Object
00:09:09
Creating a Compound Loft object in 3ds Max: using a linear path, rectangle & circle profiles. Adjust Skin parameters for sharp edges, and rotate the Shape sub‑object to fix edge orientation/topology.
34
Drawing a Manual Spline
00:05:05
Drawing Freehand Splines in 3ds Max; control curve accuracy with Granularity & Threshold, and adjust vertex detail via Sampling. Also covers managing curves in display layers.
35
Editing Spline Control Points
00:05:35
Convert Freehand Spline to Editable Spline; set Sampling before conversion (destructive). Edit Vertex sub‑objects and explore 4 vertex types: Smooth, Corner, Bezier, and Bezier Corner for tangent handle control.
36
Editing Bezier Splines
00:09:42
Advanced Editable Spline editing: Attach two splines, weld vertices via Snap, adjust Bezier handles, and use Axis Constraints (F5–F8) for precise control.
37
Rendering 2D Shapes
00:04:30
Directly rendering splines in 3ds Max; enabling Enable in Renderer & Viewport, adjusting Thickness and Sides, and the distinction between renderer and viewport settings.
38
Adjusting Shape Detail with Interpolation
00:06:18
Control spline detail via Interpolation: Steps for sub‑segments, Optimize for corners, and Adaptive for curvature. Finalize settings before converting to Poly, as topology locks at conversion.
39
Rotating Surfaces with the Lathe Modifier
00:09:14
Creating a lathe/surface of revolution with a spline profile; pivot adjustment, simultaneous sub‑object editing with real‑time preview, and closing end holes with Cap Holes.
40
Extruding Objects with the Sweep Modifier
00:07:01
Creating frames with Sweep modifier and custom profile; using a rounded rectangle as section, applying Instanced Sweep across multiple splines with seamless joints.
41
Importing Illustrator Paths into 3ds Max
00:06:49
Importing Illustrator files into 3ds Max; convert text to outlines, save as version 8, and import as editable splines.
42
Applying the Bevel Modifier
00:11:19
Bevel modifier on closed splines (Illustrator text/logos); prerequisite welding of nearby vertices, setting Extrusion and Chamfer via Levels 1, 2 & 3, and turning off Optimize for higher topology detail needed for deformations.
43
Creating a TextPlus Primitive Object
00:14:42
TextPlus as the modern alternative to 2D text shapes; Region/Point layout, Extrusion, Bevel, and interactive Manipulate Text for per‑character sizing. Topology tip: use Grid Cap Type and disable Optimize for smooth deformations.
44
Modeling Walls with the Extrude Modifier
00:10:12
Modeling interior walls from a floor plan using Rectangle and Line splines; snapping to the grid for precise cm accuracy, and applying an Instanced Extrude modifier for uniform wall height.
45
Deforming Objects with Modifiers
00:08:02
Parametric modeling of a monitor stand using the Taper modifier; adjusting effect axis, Gizmo placement, and Limit Effect to confine the taper to the middle section only.
46
Layering deformers in the modifier stack
00:07:16
Modifier Stack and the importance of operation order; combining Taper and Bend on a monitor stand, adjusting Gizmo and Limit Effect for targeted bending.
47
Defining polygon level of detail
00:05:41
Level of Detail (LOD) in parametric modeling; distinction from Fidelity, optimizing Box Segments, and using Viewport Statistics (key 7) to control polygon count.
48
Passing a selection up the stack
00:05:45
Non-destructive face deletion using Volume Select and Delete Mesh; selecting a region with the Gizmo and passing it through the modifier stack for polygon optimization.
49
Understanding topology dependence
00:06:50
Topology dependence warning with manual Poly Select; changing Box segments breaks face deletion. For non-destructive parametric workflows, always use Volume Select instead.
50
Versioning and collapsing the stack
00:05:55
Baking parametric models to Editable Poly; reasons (compatibility, memory, engine export), critical versioning backup warning, and difference between Collapse (Editable Mesh) and Convert to Editable Poly.
51
Preparing Boolean operands
00:07:19
Preparing for Boolean operations; creating cutting boxes for door openings, using See-Through for better visibility, and copying operands.
52
Adding edges with Quickslice
00:04:54
Preparing geometry for Boolean subtraction; ensuring manifold topology to prevent errors; adding an edge loop with Quickslice to avoid concave polygons; and backing up before converting to Editable Poly.
53
Cutting with Boolean subtraction
00:02:52
Boolean subtraction operation: selecting the main object, adding box operands with Subtract mode to create two clean door openings, resulting in error‑free geometry.
54
Creating doors
00:11:41
Creating a Pivot door with Grid Snap for precise alignment; adjusting width/height, removing frame/panels for a modern look, adding Chamfer for edge highlights, and creating a 1mm gap by editing the Boolean operand.
55
Using the Modeling ribbon
00:06:11
Editable Poly Ribbon overview; warning on destructive Edit Poly Modifier vs Editable Poly, and using Quick Slice to create precise edge loops.
56
Creating polygons
00:04:08
Creating a wall opening by deleting polygons, then manually filling the surrounding gaps using the Create Polygon tool and clicking vertices.
57
Transforming sub-objects
00:07:26
Precise Sub‑Object manipulation in Editable Poly; moving vertices instead of edges to create a 1mm gap around the door using Transform Type‑In and World coordinate space.
58
Using the caddy to set options for an inset polygon
00:07:02
Creating a bezel using Inset with Caddy in Editable Poly; entering precise 0.3cm values and using OK, Plus, and X buttons.
59
Cloning sub-objects with Detach
00:03:52
Detaching the inset polygon as a clone to create a separate Monitor Glass sheet without removing it from the main chassis.
60
Branching with Editable Poly Extrude
00:04:15
Precise Extrude with Caddy in Editable Poly; creating a -0.3cm inset and a heads-up about extra vertices for cleanup.
61
Simplifying geometry with Remove
00:03:34
Cleaning extra vertices on monitor glass using the Remove command; the difference between Delete and Remove, and using the Ctrl+Backspace shortcut.
62
Extruding a planar surface to a closed volume
00:05:38
Adding thickness to flat glass via negative Extrude; fixing flipped normals and sealing the front face with the Cap Holes modifier.
63
Detailing with Editable Poly Chamfer
00:05:26
Using Editable Poly Chamfer on monitor chassis edges; selecting edge loops via double-click, Standard Chamfer with a small value. Warning: fails on triangulated geometry (back); requires manual cleanup to quads first.
64
Reflecting objects with Mirror
00:07:06
Mirroring with Geometry mode and Reference; using Mesh Select modifier for sub‑object editing, and final merging with Attach.
65
Welding vertices
00:05:52
Welding seam vertices after Mirror and Attach; selecting center vertices, adjusting Weld Threshold, and verifying with Viewport Statistics.
66
Refining geometry with SwiftLoop
00:04:14
Instanced copying of chair legs with 72° rotation and Angle Snap; adding edge loops via Swift Loop with simultaneous updates across all instances.
67
Constraining sub-object transforms
00:05:46
Sub‑object Transform Constraints (Edge Constraint) for moving edges without deforming the model; then making Instances Unique, Attach, and final Weld.
68
Understanding subdivision surfaces
00:09:56
Subdivision Surface modeling with OpenSubdiv; control cage and iterations, importance of quads, and cleaning triangles with Cut for clean topology.
69
Box modeling for subdivision surfaces
00:04:27
Box modeling start for chair seat cushion; setting even segment counts, converting to Editable Poly, and deleting half for Symmetry.
70
Modeling with the Symmetry modifier
00:07:06
Symmetry modifier with automatic seam welding; combined with OpenSubdiv. Plus a trick for scaling edge loops using Reference Coordinate System and Transform Center to maintain symmetry.
71
Shaping with Ribbon tools
00:06:07
Using the Modeling Ribbon in subdivision surface modeling; pinning the stack with Push Pin to avoid accidental Edit Poly addition, and using Swift Loop and Remove.
72
Using Soft Selection
00:06:33
Soft Selection in subdivision modeling; adjusting Fall-off, Pinch, and Bubble interactively, and locking the selection to prevent destructive non-reversible transforms.
73
Sharpening corners with Crease
00:06:12
Edge Crease for sharp edges in Sub‑D models without adding polygons; setting the value to 1 using the spinner.
74
Baking subdivisions
00:05:42
Baking subdivision surfaces by converting to Editable Poly; selecting polygons with Grow and Detaching parts for final assembly.
75
Using the Freeform tools on the ribbon
00:05:06
Getting started with Freeform modeling using the Push/Pull brush; scale considerations for large objects (using a miniature model), and the need for Editable Poly and Modify Mode.
76
Sculpting with Paint Deform Push Pull
00:07:19
Push/Pull brush in Freeform modeling; adjusting Size, Strength, and Offset, shortcuts (Ctrl+Shift for size, Alt for reverse), and Commit, Cancel, Revert controls.
77
Using Paint Deform Brushes
00:06:58
Paint Deform brushes in Freeform modeling: Relax, Flatten, Smudge, Pinch/Spread, Exaggerate, and Noise with Scale and Seed adjustments.
78
Setting paint options
00:04:18
Controlling deformation direction in Push-Pull; switching from Original to Transform Z for vertical vertex displacement, preventing self-intersection.
79
Setting brush options
00:05:36
Editing brush profile with Brush Options; switching from S-curve to Linear, adding Bezier points, and breaking tangents with Shift for custom shapes. Settings are not savable externally.
80
Conforming one object to another
00:04:28
Conforming a road to terrain using Conform; both objects must be Editable Poly, pick target surface via Draw on Surface, set Offset and Conform Amount to 1.
81
Adjustment with Move Conform
00:04:28
Moving and conforming a road to terrain with Move/Conform; controlling brush radius with Falloff and Full Strength using shortcuts Ctrl+drag and Ctrl+Shift+drag.
82
Sculpting with Conform Transform
00:05:46
Conform Transform tools (Move, Rotate, Relax, Scale) in Freeform modeling; Draw On Grid mode with Conform=0.1, screen‑space operation, and destructive nature (no Commit/Cancel).
83
Creating a physical camera and target
00:06:54
Creating a Physical Target Camera; adjusting height and Field of View (FOV) in the Modify panel.
84
Enabling safe frames
00:06:58
Enabling Safe Frames (Shift+F) to match viewport framing with render aspect ratio; preventing unwanted cropping and adjusting Action Safe/Grid.
85
Choosing aspect ratio in Render Setup
00:04:24
Setting aspect ratio and output resolution in Render Setup; choosing standard presets (4:3, 16:9) and creating custom 1920×1080 resolution with Pixel Aspect=1.
86
Setting up a free camera
00:03:49
Creating a Standard Free camera in the Front view and adjusting FOV; converting a Physical Target camera to Free by disabling the Targeted option.
87
Rotating in Gimbal coordinate space
00:05:01
Using the Gimbal coordinate system for Free camera rotation; preventing Gimbal Lock and unwanted rotation when combining Pan and Tilt.
88
Setting rotation axis order
00:04:48
Setting rotation axis order in the Motion panel with Axis Order=Z,Y,X; preventing Gimbal Lock and independent control of Pan, Tilt, and Dutch Tilt.
89
Offsetting the image with Lens Shift
00:04:54
View Camera emulation with Physical Camera Lens Shift; vertical/horizontal sensor offset to maintain two‑point perspective in architectural photography.
90
Previewing renders with ActiveShade
00:07:30
Setting up ActiveShade with Arnold renderer; adjusting Threads to -2 to free cores, and running interactive rendering in a separate window or directly in the viewport.
91
Assigning a diffuse material
00:03:30
Creating a neutral diffuse material for lighting tests using Physical Material with Roughness=1 and assigning it to all scene objects via Scene Explorer.
92
Creating photometric lights
00:03:05
Adding a Photometric light to the scene; picking Free Light from the Photometric section, moving it to proper height, and enabling shadows in the Modify panel.
93
Adjusting light intensity and color
00:04:38
Adjusting Photometric light intensity and color; switching between candelas (400-1000) or lumens (1500 for a 75W bulb), and setting color temperature via Kelvin (default D65=6500K).
94
Adjusting the Camera Exposure Control
00:05:47
Adjusting Physical Camera exposure with Exposure Control; setting light intensity to 2000 lumens, lowering Exposure Value to 3 for more brightness, White Balance to 5000K, and fine‑tuning the tone‑mapping curve.
95
Adjusting light shape
00:06:54
Changing Photometric light shape to Cylinder for fluorescent tube simulation; adjusting Length and Radius, Instanced copying with 2.5D Snap, and real‑time preview in ActiveShade.
96
Adjusting light distribution
00:03:36
Setting photometric light distribution type; use Uniform Diffuse for area (rectangular) lights to emit light in a single direction.
97
Controlling spotlight parameters
00:04:24
Photometric spotlight with Spotlight distribution; choosing Point/Disc shape for soft or hard shadows, and adjusting Hotspot and Falloff angles.
98
Creating a sun and sky
00:09:29
Setting up daylight with Sun Positioner and Physical Sun & Sky environment; adjusting sun via date/location or manually (azimuth & altitude), and tuning the horizon line in the Environment Map.
99
Illuminating a scene with the environment
00:04:41
Setting environment lighting with background color in Arnold; raising brightness (12-15) for natural window light and tuning Exposure Control (EV=3, WB=5000K).
100
Using the Light Explorer
00:04:43
Managing lights with Light Explorer; setting viewport to show unlimited lights, adjusting intensity and toggling instances as a group.
101
Using the Slate Material Editor
00:05:26
Introduction to Slate Material Editor; setting Arnold for Production, creating Physical Material with color & Roughness, and assigning to objects via drag‑and‑drop or Assign button.
102
Managing scene materials
00:04:05
Managing materials in Slate; deleting a node doesn't remove it from the scene. Restore from Scene Materials via Instance (re-link) or Copy (independent).
103
Managing sample slots
00:03:53
Storing unassigned materials in Sample Slots (up to 24 slots). Next video covers material libraries for larger storage.
104
Saving material libraries
00:04:01
Creating a material library (.mat file) for unlimited material storage and sharing across scenes; adding materials via Drag & Drop and saving via right‑click.
105
Understanding physical materials
00:04:37
Introduction to Physical Material; using Glossy Paint and Matte Paint presets, key parameter Roughness (0=perfect mirror, 1=fully matte).
106
Adjusting physical material parameters
00:06:23
Controlling reflections in Physical Material with Metalness and Roughness; Advanced mode unlocks Reflection Amount for fine‑tuning with base color.
107
Controlling material sample size
00:04:13
Controlling Material Editor sample size via Compact Mode; adjusting Render Sample Size to view procedural maps at real scale (e.g., 10cm to 10m).
108
Designing 3D procedural maps
00:08:07
OSL 3D Noise map on flooring; adjusting Scale, Type, Octaves, Lacunarity, Gain, and Step, and displaying materials in viewport via Realistic Mode.
109
Mapping bitmap image files
00:07:15
Applying 2D Bitmap maps; Gamma settings for color maps (Auto) vs Bump maps (Override=1.0), and enabling viewport display.
110
Projecting UVs with UVW Map
00:10:09
Applying UV coordinates with UVW Map modifier; choosing Planar/Box projection, adjusting Gizmo, and matching Length/Width to wall dimensions.
111
Using Real-World Map Size
00:04:06
Using Real‑World Map Size for texture scaling; enabling in UVW Map modifier and matching Bitmap Coordinates for consistent sizing across multiple objects.
112
Mapping with vector art
00:03:25
Using vector graphics (SVG) as textures via Vector Map; connecting to Base Color, setting resolution (10000 or infinite) for sharpness at any zoom level.
113
Restoring links with Asset Tracking
00:05:21
Fixing missing files via Asset Tracking; using Set Path with relative paths (Scene Assets\Images) instead of Browse or absolute paths.
114
Understanding hierarchies
00:03:49
Learn the fundamentals of Rigging and Hierarchy in 3ds Max 2026. Understand Parent-Child relationships and see how Move, Rotate, and Scale transforms affect children. Review the two key rules (inheritance and single parent) and explore the tree structure in the Scene Explorer.
115
Transforming pivot points
00:08:27
Adjusting Pivot Points before linking objects in 3ds Max 2026. Using Affect Pivot Only and 2.5D Snaps, we move the pivot to the joint center and align its orientation with the local geometry. This prevents rotation issues during animation and rigging, ensuring a solid foundation for building reliable hierarchies.
116
Prioritizing rotation axes
00:06:05
Learn to use the Gimbal coordinate system and adjust rotation order in 3ds Max 2026. Unlike World or Local modes, Gimbal prevents unwanted multi-channel changes during rotation. Set axis priority (e.g., Z→X→Y) in the Motion panel to achieve predictable, natural shoulder rotations for character rigging and animation.
117
Linking objects
00:07:28
Create Parent-Child links in 3ds Max 2026 using Select and Link, Scene Explorer, and Schematic View. Practice bulk linking, unlinking with Unlink Selection, and build the complete mannequin hierarchy to test transform inheritance and proper rotation behavior.
118
Locking transforms
00:04:15
Lock transforms in 3ds Max 2026 using Hierarchy > Link Info. For the mannequin, lock Move and Scale on all axes for all objects except the Pelvis. For the elbow, lock Rotation on Y and Z, leaving only X free to maintain proper rig behavior and prevent unwanted deformations.
119
Avoiding and correcting scale issues
00:05:52
Learn about non-uniform scale issues in 3ds Max 2026 hierarchies. When a parent with non-uniform scale (e.g., Z=200%) is linked to a child, rotating the child causes shear deformation. Fix by resetting the parent's scale via Hierarchy > Adjust Transform > Reset Scale, or apply scale at the sub-object level instead.
120
Setting up Time Configuration
00:10:44
Master Time Configuration in 3ds Max. Use Custom for precise FPS (e.g., 25 or 30) instead of ambiguous NTSC/PAL/Film. 4800 ticks/sec allow FPS changes without altering animation length. Manage Real Time and Active Viewport Only. Use Ctrl+Alt + Left/Right/Middle click to adjust start, end, or move timeline range.
121
Creating keyframes in Auto Key mode
00:03:51
Learn Auto Key in 3ds Max. When enabled, any transform change automatically creates keyframes at the current time. Important: for the first keyframe, ensure you're not on frame zero. Always turn Auto Key off after animating to avoid accidentally creating unwanted keyframes while editing other scene elements.
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Creating keyframes in Set Key mode
00:03:41
Learn Set Key mode in 3ds Max 2026. Unlike Auto-Key, this manual method provides full control using Key Filters to isolate specific transforms (e.g., Rotation only). Enable Set Key, navigate to the desired frame, and click the large plus button to create keyframes (Red=Position, Green=Rotation). Perfect for precise animation workflows.
123
Editing keyframes in the Timeline
00:04:57
Edit keyframes directly in 3ds Max timeline. Drag selected keyframes to change their timing (not values). Enable Show Selection Range to scale or move multiple keyframes together. Watch out: rounding may shift keyframes, and dragging beyond timeline ends can delete them. Use Curve Editor for complex animations.
124
Editing keyframes in the Dope Sheet
00:06:48
Learn Dope Sheet in 3ds Max for spreadsheet-style keyframe display by frame number. Hierarchically select at Transform, Position, or Rotation levels to move groups of keyframes together. Fake keys at higher levels enable simultaneous selection of all child keyframes for efficient timing adjustments.
125
Editing function curves in the Curve Editor
00:11:37
Learn Curve Editor in 3ds Max for professional keyframe interpolation control. Adjust tangent handles (Auto-Bezier, Linear) to fine-tune easing in/out. Use Ctrl+Alt+Middle mouse for zoom, Ctrl+drag for constrained movement, and Lock Tangents to edit multiple handles simultaneously.
126
Editing a trajectory with a motion path
00:06:42
Edit Motion Paths in 3ds Max. Select the animated object and enable Motion Paths in the Motion panel to visualize trajectory. Select keyframes and set tangents to Auto for smooth arcs. Drag tangent handles directly in the viewport to adjust the curve shape and control movement speed along the path.
127
Choosing a renderer
00:06:29
Overview of 3ds Max renderers: Scanline (legacy, for cel-shading), Quicksilver (GPU-based, for drafts), ART (physically-accurate, real-world constrained, for architecture), Arnold (advanced, physically-accurate, flexible, for animation/VFX with global illumination). Choose based on project requirements.
128
Choosing render options
00:05:08
Draft render settings with Quicksilver in 3ds Max. Resolution 640x360, 3 seconds per frame. Enable shadows and Ambient Occlusion, disable reflections and Indirect Illumination. Ideal for quick output and reviewing camera motion through the scene.
129
Rendering an image sequence
00:04:55
Render sequence setup with Quicksilver in 3ds Max. Select Active Time Segment (150 frames). Save as individual PNG frames (8-bit, no alpha) instead of a single video file to prevent data loss from interruptions. Render time is set to 3 seconds per frame, totaling approximately 10-15 minutes.
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Playing an image sequence with the RAM Player
00:02:55
View rendered image sequences with RAM Player in 3ds Max. Load 150 PNG frames into Channel A, play at 30 fps, or slow down to analyze motion and spot issues like flickering. Data is unloaded from memory when closed, requiring reloading for future playback.
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