Become an Expert 3D Games Developer/Artist/Animator

Name: Become an Expert 3D Games Developer/Artist/Animator
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Expert advice on making 3D models, textures, animations & levels using industry standard software

Created byJayesh Ranavaya

Last updated 1/2015

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Course content

8 sections • 36 lectures • 6h 47m total length

Promo2:15

Simple spaceship using extrude, bevel and vertex editing.13:17

In this tutorial you will be making a simple spaceship using just a box. The techniques you will learn will be extruding, beveling and uses of vertex editing which are the foundation of ANY 3d modelling.
3ds Max Tutorial - How to Create a Spring using the Spring tool4:30
A simple tutorial showing you how to create a spring (twist effect) in 3ds max.

3ds Max Tutorial PART 1 PC Tower UVW Unwrap14:30
Learn the basics of unwrapping a simple box in 3ds Max to texture a PC tower, align UV faces, export to Photoshop, apply materials, and render.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 2 PC Tower UVW Unwrap15:46
Learn to unwrap a pc tower in 3ds Max using uvw mapping, create textures from front, back, and side images in Photoshop, and apply them with the material editor.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 1 Red Bull UVW Unwrap10:48
3ds Max Tutorial PART 2 Red Bull UVW Unwrap13:41
learn to unwrap a Red Bull can in 3ds Max using selective polygon selection, cylindrical UVW mapping for the cylindrical surface, and checker texture checks to ensure no distortion.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 3 Red Bull UVW Unwrap14:54
Follow along in part 3 of the 3ds Max tutorial to unwrap a red bull can with UVW, apply textures in Photoshop, and configure lighting and render settings.

Natalie Portman Reference Pics
3ds Max Tutorial How To Set Up A Human Character Head Reference Box ( Natalie Portman )10:06
3ds Max Tutorial PART 1 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:52
Model a human head in 3ds Max from a reference box, shaping around the eye, nose, and jawline, then mirror with symmetry and use Alt+X for semitransparency.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 2 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:34
3ds Max Tutorial PART 3 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )6:44
3ds Max Tutorial PART 4 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:45
Refine the nose in 3ds Max by adjusting edges and the bridge, then add cheek detail and eyebrows, using new edges and smoothing for a balanced, lifelike head.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 5 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )7:45
3ds Max Tutorial PART 6 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:57
3ds Max Tutorial PART 7 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )8:16
3ds Max Tutorial PART 8 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )10:04
Refine the nostril area and overall nose topology in a 3ds Max human head model, adding edges, bridging gaps, and avoiding triangles while shaping the lips and surrounding loops.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 9 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:25
3ds Max Tutorial PART 10 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:51
Shape the mouth and lips in this 3ds Max tutorial by adjusting edges, dragging vertices, and refining the chin, using smoothing groups to separate the lips for animation.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 11 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:53
3ds Max Tutorial PART 12 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:08
Refine the Natalie Portman head model in 3ds Max by correcting chin and neck edge flow, deleting and rebuilding polygons, and applying smoothing groups for a natural look.
3ds Max Tutorial PART 13 Human Character Head Modelling ( Natalie Portman )9:22
3ds Max Tutorial - PART 14 - Human Character head modelling (Natalie Portman)9:07
3ds Max Tutorial - PART 15 - Human Character head modelling (Natalie Portman)9:47
Master low-poly human head modelling in 3ds Max by refining the cheekbone, lips, and ears with reference images, soft selection, edge connections, and extrusion, then prepare for normal mapping.
3ds Max Tutorial - PART 16 - Human Character head modelling (Natalie Portman)7:13
This lecture demonstrates head modelling in 3ds Max, refining a female character's neck, ears, and facial features with selection, smoothing, and scaling, then unwrap for texturing and exploring normal maps.
3ds Max Tutorial - PART 17 - Human Character head modelling (Natalie Portman)9:00
3ds Max Tutorial - PART 18 - Human Character head modelling (Natalie Portman)45:25
Learn to unwrap a Natalie Portman–inspired head in 3ds Max, using cylindrical wrapping and seam control with relax to minimize distortion, then align textures with reference images.
Character Hair Modelling/Texturing
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3ds Max Tutorial - #1 - Low Poly Character Box Modelling27:18
Here's Part 1 of my guide to creating a low polygon/poly character model in 3ds Max. This method CAN be used to make ANY character. You just need to follow along with your own reference images or those found online like mine.
3ds Max Tutorial - #2 - Low Poly Character Box Modelling22:23
This is part 2 of the 3ds Max low poly character modelling tutorial.
3ds Max Tutorial - #3 - Low Poly Character Box Modelling21:23

Description

Hi, my name is Jayesh Ranavaya and I have over 5 years of teaching experience in the Games Development field. I take great pride in what I do and strive to make tutorials easy and accessible to everyone. I pride myself on creating some of the most in-depth 3D based tutorials on the web. Don't take my word for it, check them out for yourself! I will guide you, whether you are a complete novice or of intermediate ability, to being an expert in your chosen field. I will encourage and push you to create the best possible work you can using techniques used widely across the games industry. I have many contacts within the games industry and will continuously endeavour to provide the most up-to-date and industry standard skills and techniques.

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Course content

Promo1 lecture • 2min

Introduction to 3ds Max2 lectures • 19min

Introduction to 3D Modelling in 3ds Max2 lectures • 18min

Texturing in 3ds Max (UVW Unwrap)5 lectures • 1hr 10min

Character Head Modelling/Texturing (Natalie Portman)21 lectures • 3hr 30min

3ds Max Tutorial - Low Poly Character Box Modelling3 lectures • 1hr 11min

Introduction to 3D Animation 1 lecture • 7min

Rendering Techniques1 lecture • 11min

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