Autodesk 3ds Max
3ds max 5 Fundamentals
Author and Animator Michael Hurwicz examines 3ds max 5 Fundamentals by Ted Boardman. This book is published by New Riders. An update of Boardman's previous book on 3ds max 4, this book is primarily a series of excellent tutorials covering the fundamental elements of 3ds Max 5. It also covers general principles, workflow, tips and traps. Highly recommended.
Review Michael Hurwicz |
Autodesk 3ds Max
3ds Max 7 Courseware and Training DVDs
Michael Hurwicz looks at 3ds Max 7 Courseware and Training DVDs from Autodesk Media and Entertainment. These include 3ds Max 7 New Features and Production Workflow, Fundamentals and Beyond Courseware, and the 3ds Max Master Class Series Training DVDs.
Review Michael Hurwicz |
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 2015 Product Updates Empower 3D Artists
Autodesk's new software empowers 3D artists' creativity by simplifying complex tasks and extending workflow capabilities. Enhancements to the 2015 software include new tools such as Bifrost and ShaderFX, and an updated Maya LT for indie game makers.
Editorial, Feature Kylee Peña |
Autodesk 3ds Max
The Invisible Art: Matte Painting/Set Extension Tips
Virtual matte painting and set extension doesn't just live in grand shots of big budget movies anymore. "The Invisible Art" is now affordable through software you likely already own -- but still requires careful preparation during live action shooting if it's to be believable. Here are tips from an Emmy Award-winning local spot that you can apply to your own work, whichever tools you're using.
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview Andrew Manzella |
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk, The New Rental Model & Flame Premium 2014
Autodesk Industry Marketing Manager Marc Hamaker talks about Autodesk's decision to add a rental model. Rental models for Autodesk Design and Creation Suites as well as individual software packages, is available on Sept. 16. Also new is Flame Premium 2014, which integrates visual effects, editorial finishing and 3D effects creation.
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview Debra Kaufman |
Autodesk 3ds Max
Creating a 3D Particle Ball in Autodesk 3ds Max 2014 Play Video In this Autodesk 3ds max 2014 tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz uses the Data Operator (available (available for the first time as a standard feature) to create a sphere of particles with random 3D motion. This is done by taking particle rotation data and using it to determine particle position.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial Michael Hurwicz |
Autodesk 3ds Max
3ds max 2014: Data Operator & Data Presets for Particle Flow Play Video In this Autodesk 3ds max 2014 tutorial, Creative COW leader Michael Hurwicz looks at two features that are now a standard part of the product: The Data Operator allows you to use math, via a graphical user interface, to manipulate particles. Presets allow you to save and load Data Operator setups previously created by you or others.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial Michael Hurwicz |
Autodesk 3ds Max
Creating Animation for PBS - in High School
Lanier High School students work with 3D Studio Max creating a real world project thanks to a collaboration between Biscardi Creative Media Principal Walter Biscardi, Jr. and CDAT teacher Mike Reilly. Instead of just working on a class assignment, these students are creating something that will be part of a PBS documentary due to air in Fall 2013.
Editorial, Feature, People / Interview Michael Reilly |
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