Download Free Tutorials: Lynda.com 3DS Max 2011 New Features

Description
In 3ds Max 2011 New Features, author Steve Nelle introduces the new features and productivity enhancements in 3ds Max 2011, with a special emphasis on the Slate Material Editor and CAT character animation system. The course examines enhancements to existing features, customization options to the modeling ribbon, scene management improvements, as well as creating scene objects using the Object Paint tool. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:

* Using Caddies
* Slate Material Editor Overview
* Building a node-based shader
* Understanding the CAT (Character Animation Tools) plug-in
* Building and animating CATRigs
* Using the Viewport Canvas
* Rendering with the Quicksilver Hardware renderer
* Using the SketchUp importer

Table Of Contents
Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files

1. Modeling Improvements
Customizing the Modeling Ribbon
Using Caddies
Creating multiple instances with the Object Paint tool
Using animated objects with Object Paint

2. Texture and Material Enhancements
Using the Slate material editor
Using the Material/Map browser
Using Active View
Editing parameters
Understanding the layout of a node-based shader
Building a node-based shader
Looking at the Autodesk Material Library
Understanding the Viewport Canvas

3. The CAT Character Animation System
Understanding CAT
Using CAT preset rigs
Creating a custom CAT rig
Fine-tuning a rig
Animating with CAT
Creating walk cycles with CATMotion
Using CATMotion footprints

4. Scene Management Enhancements
Saving files in a previous format
Minimizing the Command panel
Viewport selection fixes and improvements
Using the improved snap functionality
Using the SketchUp importer
Rendering with the Quicksilver hardware renderer

Conclusion
Goodbye

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