3ds Max Design: Tutorial for Revit Users.

Learn 3ds Max Design with real buildings. Practical hands on introductory tutorial in photo real render for Revit users.

Created byPAUL UGWU

Last updated 2/2015

English

What you'll learn

Render your Revit models in 3ds Max Design producing very high quality photorealistic images of your architectural designs and models

Course content

4 sections • 27 lectures • 3h 42m total length

Welcome to the course4:54
3dsMax for Revit Users: The lecture introduces the topic and covers the topics and the approach to learning in this tutorial series.
Meet your instructor2:37
3dsMax for Revit Users: This tutorial gives a introduction to the instructor - a practicing architect with many years of design experience.
Before we get started: A self assessment3:43
3dsMax for Revit Users:: This is a short self self assessment to ensure that you have the right equipment and skills to take the course.
Introduction

Introduction to the Basics2:03
3dsMax for Revit Users. This tutorial is a brief introduction to the basics and outlines the content of the section.
User Interface10:58
3dsMax for Revit Users:: This is the start of the basics and introduces users to the 3ds Max interface. This is necessary to follow the case study.
Conversion to FBX in Revit9:51
3dsMax for Revit Users:: In this tutorial we look the project in Revit. We look at how to convert the Revit files into a format that can be imported into 3ds Max.
Customise - Units Set Up9:41
3dsMax for Revit Users:: In this tutorial we look at the units set up in 3ds Max and we customise it to import our files from Revit.
Navigating the View Port7:29
3dsMax for Revit Users:: In this tutorial we look at how to navigate the view ports in 3dsMax. This is essential in order to follow the case study.
Conclusion to the Basics3:08
3dsMax for Revit Users: This tutorial concludes the section on the basics. Summarising the content that was taught from user interface to setting preferences and navigating the viewports.
The Basics

Introduction to the Case Study4:31
3dsMax for Revit Users: This tutorial outlines the topics covered in the case study. Students are able to download the resource materials used in this lecture under the lecture 27 titled Bonus Materials Palette.
Importing FBX14:29
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this tutorial we look at how to import the FBX files created in Revit into the 3dsMax.
Camera Part 110:03
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this tutorial we look at the camera function within 3dsMax and how set up views for rendering.
Camera Part 210:08
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this tutorial we continue with the set up of the camera function looking at how adjust the camera settings within 3dsMax.
Daylight Part 111:41
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this tutorial we will look at the day light function in 3dsMax and how to set it up.
Daylights Part 210:39
3dsMax for Revit Users:In this tutorial we continue with the setting up the daylight function in 3dsMax looking at how to adjust the daylight settings within the software programme.
Material 1 - Glass8:20
3dsMax for Revit Users:In this lecture we start looking at materials in greater depth and especially apply glass to our model. Students are able to download the resource materials used in this lecture under the lecture 27 titled Bonus Materials Palette.
Materials 2 - Multi sub object Glass9:52
3dsMax for Revit Users:In this lecture we continue looking at materials and how to use a functional called multi sub object in the case study. Multi-sub-objects enables the user apply materials to a component containing many different materials.
Materials 3: Multi sub object - Glass and Timber10:50
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this lecture we continue to apply materials using multi sub objects.
Materials 4: Brick Real World Dimensions10:05
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this lecture we explore the application of bricks to the model and look at how to apply as close to the real world dimensions of the brick as possible, to the model.
Materials 5:Bricks UVW Map10:02
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this tutorial we continue with the application of bricks to the model and look at the concept of UVW map to objects.
Materials 6 Doors9:06
In this tutorial we take a further look at materials, looking at doors.
Materials 7: Ground9:10
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this lecture we look at how to apply materials to reflect the ground surface.
Materials 8: Roof9:37
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this lecture we start looking the roof. The can be a complex plane of different angles. We will look at how to apply materials to them.
Materials 9: Roof Part 213:45
3dsMax for Revit Users: in this lecture we continue to apply materials to the roof of the model adjusting the materials to the different planes of the roof.
Conclusion to the Case Study3:19
3dsMax for Revit Users: In this lecture we go over what we have learnt so far in the case study.
Case Study 1

Requirements

Familiarity with the windows environment is required to take this course. Students should aready be familiar with Autodesk Revit. Students who are not familiar with Revit should look at the course "Revit Architecure for Beginners" under the Udemy platform.

Description

3ds Max Design for Revit Users is designed as an introductory course for users of Revit who have modelled their architectural designs in Revit and wish to achieve a high end photorealistic render of the model in 3ds Max for presentation to their clients and public.

The course uses the case approach modelling real buildings and show a step by step approach to producing a satisfying photo realistic render. It introduces only those aspects of 3dx Max the student needs to produce a high quality render, saving the student months or even years of struggling to learn all the functionalities of 3dsMax..

In the course, students will cover

User Inferface

Converting Revit files to FBX files

Importing FBX files into 3dsMax

Creating Materials
Working with the Material Editor
Differentiating Between Materials and Textures
Using different Map types and Mapping Coordinates
Creating and Applying Materials and Textures

Creating and Positioning Cameras
Placing a model into a photograph (photomontage)
Understanding and Creating Ambient Light
Using Standard Lights and adding lights
Adjusting Shadow Parameters
Achieving Convincing CG Lighting with Global Illumination
Setting up Scenes and Saving Rendered output
Using Rendering Tools Efficiently
Recording Different Scene States

Who this course is for:

This is aimed at students who have modelled their buildings in Revit and wish to take advantage of a better and the high end rendering engine in 3ds Max to produce photorealism. The course does not look at architectural modelling in 3dsMax, but imports models already produced in Revit.
The course does not look at all aspects and functions of 3dsMax but focuses only on those aspects that enables the modeler in Revit to achieve a high end photo realistic render saving months of struggling to learning 3dsMax

3ds Max Design: Tutorial for Revit Users.

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 11min

The Basics6 lectures • 43min

Case Study- Educational Facility16 lectures • 2hr 36min

Course Wrap Up2 lectures • 12min

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