3D Modeling
Masterclass

Introduction

Introduction

20 minutes

New to 3ds Max? No problem!

This introductory chapter provides a short overview of the basic tools and menus within the software, helping you understand how the workspace is organized. By learning how to navigate in the software, you'll start to feel more confident moving around in 3ds Max. As this 'Introduction' chapter wraps up, you'll be ready to go further. So let's create now your first 3D model!

Beginner

Beginner

1 hour

Create the Mini Bold Chair.
What You Will Learn:

• Setting up image references for accurate modeling
• Modeling with splines for smooth, flexible shapes
• Mastering the 'Turbosmooth' modifier for added detail
• UV unwrapping splines in 3ds Max for clean texturing

Intermediate 1

Intermediate 1

2 hours

Create the Haos Armchair.
What You Will Learn:

• Build upon the skills from the previous chapter
• Learn to create intricate details like stitches and fabric textures
• Understand the basics of UV unwrapping in 3ds Max
• Learn to render UV maps for importing into Photoshop

Intermediate 2

Intermediate 2

3 hours

Create the ZaraHome Lounge Chair.
What You Will Learn:

• Efficient techniques for modeling intricate hard-surface details
• Creating woven patterns using the Array modifier
• Mastering Material IDs for better organization
• Speeding up your UV unwrapping process using Material IDs

Intermediate 3

Intermediate 3

4 hours

Create the Tom Dixon Cast Factory.
What You Will Learn:

• Combining organic shapes with hard surface modeling techniques
• Using 3ds Max sculpting tools for detailed design
• Effortlessly adding text to surfaces
• A clever retopology trick for optimizing your models

Advanced

Advanced

6 hours

Create the Eames Lounge Chair.
What You Will Learn:

• Modeling realistic fabric without using Marvelous Designer
• Adding detailed wrinkles to any surface for extra realism
• Mastering the Array modifier for efficient modeling
• UV unwrapping complex shapes and geometries with ease

Professional

Professional

6.2 hours

Create the Polo Duffel Bag.
What You Will Learn:

• Developing advanced soft modeling techniques for realistic results
• Mastering complex shapes using a variety of tools and modifiers
• Exploring lesser-known modifiers to enhance your workflow
• Reinforcing and applying skills learned from previous lessons for deeper understanding

Presentation

Presentation

30 minutes

What You Will Learn:

• How to light your models for optimal presentation
• Essential techniques for creating simple yet effective textures
• Crafting short animations of your models using Corona Renderer

Portfolio

Portfolio

30 minutes

What You Will Learn:

• How to create an appealing 3D modeling portfolio that stands out
• Reviewing a successful 3D modeling portfolio example
• Submit your portfolio for personalized feedback