Using the exercise files - 3ds Max Tutorial

Contents

• Introduction Introduction

  • Taking your render to the next level

    1m 11s
  • Pre-render vs. post-render detailing

    2m 27s
  • Stills vs. animation challenges

    1m 14s
  • The importance of composition

    4m 11s
  • Using the exercise files

    2m 53s
• 1. Pre-Render Modeling Techniques 1. Pre-Render Modeling Techniques

  • Tell a story with your scene and composition

    6m 14s
  • Important details to remember

    8m 50s
  • Asymmetry and imperfections

    7m 34s
  • Importance of beveling

    4m 37s
  • Good topology

    4m 45s
• 2. Pre-Render Object Details 2. Pre-Render Object Details

  • Make the scene lived-in

    9m 31s
  • Asymmetry and imperfections

    4m 33s
  • Add hints of life to the scene

    4m 45s
  • Give the impression of more elements

    2m 53s
• 3. Pre-Render Cloth Techniques 3. Pre-Render Cloth Techniques

  • Understanding the 3ds Max cloth engine

    3m 10s
  • Creating a pillow using cloth tools

    9m 30s
  • Sculpting details to add imperfections

    7m 33s
  • Adding depth with displacement

    4m 26s
• 4. Pre-Render Material Techniques 4. Pre-Render Material Techniques

  • Color palette

    8m 59s
  • Proper color setting and color accuracy

    4m 58s
  • Understanding maps

    4m 35s
  • Use of complex shaders

    6m 14s
  • Final notes on materials

    1m 52s
• 5. Pre-Render Lighting Techniques 5. Pre-Render Lighting Techniques

  • Correct light temperatures

    3m 58s
  • Using light to guide the eye

    4m 27s
  • The importance of shadows

    8m 21s
• 6. Post-Render Compositing Techniques 6. Post-Render Compositing Techniques

  • Render passes and elements

    6m 6s
  • Post-production methods

    3m 59s
  • Understanding the setup

    5m 1s
  • Camera Raw filter

    5m 38s
  • Adding light effects

    4m 29s
  • Add grain and noise

    5m 40s
  • Depth of field

    5m 10s
  • Chromatic aberration

    5m 56s
• Conclusion Conclusion

  • Next steps

    7m 24s