
Get familiar with the 3ds Max interface. Create and edit shapes using the Create and Modify tabs, use Move, Rotate and Scale, and save the project before rendering.
Manage 3ds max viewports by activating, maximizing, resizing, and resetting layouts; switch between top, front, left, and perspective, and use viewcube and steeringwheels for navigation.
Set region or crop renders with the common tab in Corona render to test areas quickly. Enable show safe frames and adjust output size, then save renders.
Learn to select a Corona camera in 3ds Max using the H key to open the Select From Scene dialog, choose CoronaCamera001 or CoronaCamera001.Target, and refine with the selection filter.
Position Corona cameras in 3ds Max with transform and camera viewport controls, set precise heights with Z coordinates, and use truck and dolly commands to frame scenes.
Create a corona physical wood material using oak_d bitmap in the base color, rotate it 90 degrees, and adjust color correction and roughness with oaks_r for a desaturated look.
Create a sheer material in Corona physical material by setting base color to RGB 240 and roughness to 0.4 for a light sheen, then adjust opacity to control translucency.
Apply a multi/sub-object corona material to the floor, using five textures rotated 90 degrees, assign plank IDs, and add roughness, bump, and desaturation via color correction.
Explore the chaos cosmos browser for ready-made materials and 3d models for corona or v-ray renderers. Download, drag onto surfaces, apply uvw maps and tone mapping for a final render.
Explore top sources for free and paid high-quality 3d models, compare pricing between 3dsky and Turbosquid, and learn where brands offer free downloads for 3ds Max rendering.
Do you want to create your own photorealistic renderings?
This Corona in 3ds Max course will teach you to create beautiful photorealistic renderings to visually engage your clients. From camera position and lighting, to adding materials, merging objects and creating stunning imagery.
Enroll now and get instant access to:
3 hours of easy-to-watch video lessons
Downloadable project files to follow along with
Instructor support if you have questions
Lifetime access to course updates
What will you learn in this Corona in 3ds Max course?
3ds Max is the industry standard modeling and rendering software for visualizations. Corona is a plugin that adds the ability to easily create photorealistic images to 3ds Max. This course focuses on photorealistic 3d renderings. This course IS NOT for modeling in 3ds Max.
This course will teach you how to use Corona in 3ds Max to design realistic 3D interiors. This includes:
Learn the basics of 3ds Max, including the interface, tools, selection and transform tools, and how to save projects
Learn how to set up a project, assign Corona, and adjust your render settings
Learn how to add cameras, compose a shot, and adjust your settings
Learn how to use CoronaSun to set up the natural lighting to your scene
Learn how to use CoronaLights, Coronaies, and LightMix to set up the artificial lighting to your scene
Learn how to apply a scene's materials such as glass, metal, wood, fabrics, and more
Once you learn the skills in this course, you can then move on to exteriors and other types of renderings. But this course is focused on teaching you lighting, cameras, and materials for interior spaces.
Who is your instructor?
Margarita Nikita is the co-founder of High Q Renders, an award-winning creative company with renderings for international hotel brands such as Marriot, Ritz Carlton and Hyatt. Her clientele includes celebrity interior designers Kari Whitman & Fox Nahem, with clients like President Obama, Jessica Alba, Melanie Griffith and Robert Downey Jr. - just to name a few.
Margarita has a passion for teaching beginners like you, and is excited to help you on your journey. From workflow tips to landing your first job, she'll help you get started.
Enroll now to learn Corona in 3ds Max