This course is specifically targeted towards those wanting to successfully import their Revit models into 3ds Max for Design Visualisation.

The course covers the proper workflow and integrated use of Revit Architecture and 3ds Max together to create commercial quality images and animations. Covering principles of architectural visualization theory, importing and exporting functionality of each program, 3ds Max user interface and workflow, scene setup, materials and texturing, lighting, scene composition, and rendering. Organized into a series of theory and hands on sessions, the course ensures that the student will receive a minimum of 5 days of well paced, intensive professional training.

Once you have completed this course, you will have a commercial level understanding of design visualization techniques through the use of both Revit Architecture and 3ds Max. You will have the knowledge to use both programs to their fullest to create both interior and exterior visualization scenes in both still and animated formats.

This course does not just focus on the buttons, but does cover the processes and workflow that underlie them and the reasons they are used in production. This not only helps you understand the concepts, but also how to apply them to your own work.

Not only does this course teach you the ability to successfully navigate your models between the two programs, but also takes you through the fundamentals of using 3ds Max for design visualisation, teaching you the essential elements and concepts within the 3Dimensional world. You will benefit from the experience of Autodesk Certified Instructors as well as educators, consultants and Autodesk Training Specialists who have helped to put this course together.

Pre-Requisites
A basic understanding of Revit Architecture is assumed. No prior knowledge of 3ds Max is assumed, although a working knowledge of PC's and the Windows operating environment is assumed.

Course Objectives
To successfully export models from Revit Architecture and import them into 3ds Max.
To gain a practical understanding of 3D terms and concepts for design visualization artists.
To gain a working knowledge and understanding of 3ds Max application software.
To understand the major functional areas of 3ds Max, primarily scene creation, materials and texturing, lighting, and rendering.
To understand the major benefits of using 3ds Max to enhance your Revit scenes.

Course Outline
Overview
Introduction to architectural visualization theory
Benefits of using both Revit Architecture and 3ds Max
Preparing Revit files for export
What will and wont export to 3ds Max
Importing files into 3ds Max
3ds Max User Interface overview
Working with Files
Creating and Modifying 3ds Max Scenes
Transformation Tools
Rendering Output

Scene Management
Using both the File Link Manager and FBX importing options
Xref scenes and objects
Mental Ray™ Proxy Objects
Using the Layer Manager to manage your scenes

Materials
3ds Max material editor overview
Using both Revit and 3ds Max materials
principals of creating materials for architectural projects
Understanding ArchDesign materials
Understanding the new Promaterials
mapping objects to display materials

Lighting
overview of lighting principles for architectural renders
lighting types
interior lighting setup
exterior lighting setup
creating and animating shadow studies
Using the new 3ds Max Exposure technology to create physically accurate lighting analysis

Cameras
creating Cameras
understanding real world camera principles
scene composition and setup
techniques to create unique and intersting scenes

Rendering
difference in rendering between Revit Architecture and 3ds Max
Utilising the benefits of the Mental Ray Render Engine in 3ds Max for Architectural Visualisation
Production and Iterative rendering
outputting renders for stills and animations
output file formats and their use

Cost
$2500

Duration
5 x Days : 35 hours

Dates : Melbourne
Days : June 16 - 20

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