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Bespoke Autodesk 3ds Max 3 Day Intermediate

Key Course Details:

Level:

Introduction

Location:

UK Centres, Online, Onsite

Class, Online, Onsite

Duration:

3 Days (10am-5pm)

Price:

From £1,595 + VAT

Dates:

Dates to suit you

In this 3 day bespoke intermediate course, we show you how to take charge and become a 3ds Max power user. Produce visually stunning animated scenes and learn how to create and manipulate realistic 3D objects.

This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Autodesk 3ds Max training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.

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Bespoke Autodesk 3ds Max 3 Day Intermediate

Course Details

Autodesk 3ds Max is a powerful tool for 3D modelling, animation, rendering and compositing enabling artists and designers to quickly create production ready projects. 3ds Max offers compelling new techniques for creating and texturing models, animating characters and producing higher quality images in less time for games film and television content.

In this 3 day intermediate course we will show you how to use 3ds Max confidently in a production environment including use of 3d workspace, organising your scenes and objects, lighting a scene and simulating real life materials. Attendees will also learn how to create cameras and compose scenes for rendering.

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:

This course is intended for graphic designers who wish to learn about 3D design and modelling and have had some experience using 3D programs.

You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. Some familiarity with Windows or Macintosh and an understanding of 3D and 2D graphics packages like Photoshop would be beneficial, although not essential.

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Full Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Modelling Techniques
- Going beyond primitive and extruded shapes to create soft and organic shapes
Lighting Techniques
- Defining the difference between standard and photometric lighting
- When to use them and why
Textures
- Taking it to the next level for realistic results
- Why Photoshop should be your constant companion
Rendering
- Getting more out of the rendering engines
- Setting up for the quality and Hi-Res output
Animation and Linking for best results
Moving, copying and editing Keys
Exposure control and colour temperature for better results and renders
Training Location Options
Online ↓ London ↓ Manchester ↓ Glasgow ↓ Onsite ↓
This course is offered for your convenience at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow, Remote Online, or Onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.

Remote Online

Delivered Online to your location

Live online training offers an extremely flexible and convenient way of covering the same content as our bespoke classroom based courses. You will receive professional, certified design training from one of our experienced instructors direct to your screen, offering the perfect solution for those wishing to learn without having to travel.
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Remote Online Training Courses

Central London

5 St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell, EC1M 4BH

St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.
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London Training Centre

Central Manchester

Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, M1 2AP

Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
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Manchester Training Centre

Central Glasgow

Centrum Business Centre, 38 Queen Street, G1 3DX

The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.
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Glasgow Training Centre

Onsite

Onsite at your Offices/Premises

If you have the required set up and would prefer to have the training at your location we will be able to deliver the same session onsite at your premises as in our training centres. This will provide you with the same tailored training but without the need to travel and less disruption to you or your teams work schedule.
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Onsite Training
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Client Reviews

''Exactly what I was hoping for, thank you XChange Training!''
Karl Durnberger, Selex, Autodesk 3DS Max - 2 Day Course
''A worthwhile training course. A very experienced instructor who gave useful tips and tricks in addition to the scheduled course.''
Andy Hunt, Totem Agency, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Intermediate
''I was lost, and then was found. Thank you!''
Matt Yates, Tebays, Strata 3D - 2 Day Introduction
''A very engaging and extremely useful course. I will be able to take skills learnt today directly into my work environment immediately and will save a lot of time in doing so.''
Nick Allen, Money SuperMarket, Edge - 1 Day Introduction
''The instructor was very knowledgeable in the software and was very helpful in answering any questions or solving issues. I have learnt a lot in two days and it will definitely help my job in practice.''
Peggie Liu, AJ Bell, Adobe Premiere Pro - 2 Day Introduction
''Great general overview giving me an excellent insight into the crazy world of Photoshop!''
Nic Griffiths, Getty Images, Photoshop - 2 Day Introduction
''Excellent explanation, professional and friendly approach. Very clear in explanations. Overall an excellent trainer.''
Andrew Shelmerdine, Vinci Academy, InDesign - 2 Day Advanced
''It was very good, thoroughly worth it. The tutor was excellent and very efficient. ''
William Slack, Student, Vectorworks - 2 Day Introduction
''Excellent service and a great place to be trained with superb and well presented facilities. Trainer couldn't have been better - we will definitely invest in another training course.''
Ben Ellis, National Lottery, Photoshop - 2 Day Advanced
''For such a brief time frame an awful lot is covered. The walk-throughs via projection were excellent and instruction/explanation was excellent. He is clearly a very knowledgeable professional!''
Angelo Christodoulou, Queen Mary University, InDesign - 1 Day Introduction

Frequently Asked Questions:

What dates are available for this course?

As a bespoke course the date arrangement is based around your requirements and availability in our schedule. With your guide of when you are looking for the training we will advise suitable date options ahead of finalising the planned date(s).

Can the content be tailored to my requirements?

Yes we are flexible about tailoring content and can adapt to be fully based on your requirements, a mixture of content from different levels of our base courses or a base outline with some additional focus areas.

Can this course be delivered live online?

Yes we can provide the same bespoke course as a live online session connecting to you or your group with either Zoom or Microsoft Teams if preferred.

What is the cost to deliver the course onsite?

We are equally able to deliver our bespoke training onsite at your premises and the cost to deliver this is the same structure as classroom with the addition of basic expenses depending on your location. Onsite courses in and around London, Manchester and Glasgow are usually without additional costs.

Can the course include my work samples?

It is often possible to review and include consideration towards sample files however the main course content is usually structured around prepared examples which are best suited to the planned content and structure of teaching the required skills in the best format.