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Exclusive Sydney Training Event for Architectural Visualization
3ds Max, mental ray, V-Ray, Combustion and Fusion Classes / April 20-25, 2009

3DATS and CGarchitect.com have partnered to bring you a one time exclusive training event in Sydney for Architectural Visualization Artists. Featuring industry experts Brian Smith, Pete Draper and Jeff Mottle, each class includes:

  • 18 hours of intense instruction over two days
  • Lunch and refreshments each day
  • Access to a private party on April 24th details.
  • A current or future 3DATS book details.
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  • A course certificate from 3DATS (An Autodesk authorized publisher)

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Course Outlines for Sydney
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  • Fund 3ds Max
  • Int/Adv 3ds Max
  • V-Ray
  • mental ray
  • Combustion
  • Fusion

Fundamental 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization

Covers 3ds Max 9 through 3ds Max Design 2009
APRIL 20, 2009 (DAY 1)

Introduction

0800-0900 Introduction and discussion about 3D elements
0900-1000 The visualization workflow
1000-1200 3ds Max Design 2009 Interface and cover latest improvements
1300-1400 Configuring 3ds Max Design 2009

Modeling

1400-1500 Modeling methods pt.1 (the basics)
1500-1600 Modeling methods pt.2 (introduction to more advanced methods)

Production and the Rendering Process

1600-1700 Production tools that make visualization life easier
1700-1800 The rendering process and discussion on various rendering engines
APRIL 21, 2009 (DAY 2)

Materials and Lighting

0800-1000 3D lighting and material interaction
1000-1200 Texture mapping and material options

Animation and Post Production

1300-1500 Methods of animation and preparing an animated sequence for distribution
1500-1600 The post production process

Resources and other tools

1600-1700 Complimentary software solutions for production purposes
1700-1800 Invaluable 3D resources for free and for purchase

Learn on your own laptop or ours! Students can bring their own laptops so they can follow along with a familiar computer. Laptops with full software can be rented for $100 USD for each 2-day period. The number of laptops available are limited, & first-come-first served. If you are reading this message, then rentals are still available. A DVD will all applicable training files will be provided at the start of class.
Intermediate/Advanced 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization
Covers 3ds Max 9 through 3ds Max Design 2009
APRIL 20, 2009 (DAY 1)

Scene Preparation
0800-0900 Preparing Linework
0900-1000 Advanced 2D Modeling

Creating Building Elements
1000-1100 Walls
1100-1200 Windows and Doors
1300-1400 Roofs
1400-1500 Furniture

Creating Site Elements
1500-1600 2D & 3D Sites
1600-1700 Vegetation
1700-1800 Backgrounds
APRIL 21, 2009 (DAY 2)

Finishing a Scene
0800-0900 Advanced Material Creation
0900-1000 Unwrap UVW
1000-1100 Advanced Lighting Techniques

Color Management (by Jeff Mottle)

1100-1200 Introduction to Color Management Workflows and Terminology

Animation Techniques
1300-1400 Animating Architectural Elements / Controllers and the Curve Editor

Efficient Workflow
1400-1500 System Resource Management
1500-1600 Power Modifiers
1600-1700 Project Management
1700-1800 Production Tips and Tricks
Learn on your own laptop or ours! Students can bring their own laptops so they can follow along with a familiar computer. Laptops with full software can be rented for $100 USD for each 2-day period. The number of laptops available are limited, & first-come-first served. If you are reading this message, then rentals are still available. A DVD will all applicable training files will be provided at the start of class.
V-Ray for Architectural Visualization
Covers V-Ray version 1.50 Final Release
APRIL 22, 2009 (DAY 1)

Critical Settings (Part 1)
0800-0900 Image Sampling
0900-1000 Irradiance Maps

Critical Settings (Part 2)
1000-1100 Light Cache
1100-1200 DMC
1300-1400 Color Mapping
1400-1500 Environment Lighting

Materials
1500-1600 Reflection and Refraction
1600-1700 V-Ray Blend and Override / Caustics
1700-1800 Real-world Material Creation
APRIL 23, 2009 (DAY 2)

Lighting
0800-0900 HDRIs
0900-1000 Standard vs Photometric vs. V-Ray Lights
1000-1100 Advanced Lighting Techniques

Color Management (by Jeff Mottle)

1100-1200 Introduction to Color Management Workflows and Terminology

Animating with V-Ray
1300-1400 Animation modes and techniques

V-Ray Power Tools
1400-1500 Displacement / Progressive Path Tracing / V-Ray Camera
1500-1600 V-Ray Proxies

Practical Lighting Application
1600-1700 Exterior Lighting
1700-1800 Interior Lighting
Learn on your own laptop or ours! Students can bring their own laptops so they can follow along with a familiar computer. Laptops with full software can be rented for $100 USD for each 2-day period. The number of laptops available are limited, & first-come-first served. If you are reading this message, then rentals are still available. A DVD will all applicable training files will be provided at the start of class.
mental ray for Architectural Visualization (3ds Max)
Covers 3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max Design 2009
APRIL 22, 2009 (DAY 1)

Introduction to mental ray

0800-0900 An introduction to mental ray rendering
0900-1000 What’s new in 3ds Max Design 2009 and it’s relation to MR?
1000-1100 Image quality and rendering optimizations

Color Management (by Jeff Mottle)

1100-1200 Introduction to Color Management Workflows and Terminology

Global Illumination

1300-1400 Interaction between lighting and materials
1400-1500 Essential theory of photon mapping & final gather
1500-1600 Using global illumination & final gather with animations – removing the pitfalls

Materials and Shaders pt.1

1600-1700 mental ray materials and shaders introduction (including an overview of 3ds Max materials)
1700-1800 ambient occlusion for shadows & reflection and material shading effects
APRIL 23, 2009 (DAY 2)

Material and Shaders pt. 2
0800-1100 Working with Arch & Design and ProMaterials
1100-1200 Material shaders, their application and comparison with other materials

Lighting Strategies

1300-1500 A look at interior and exterior lighting methods and how to maximize efficiency
1500-1600 Typical artifacts and how to remedy them

Production effects

1600-1700 Atmospheric effects and stylized rendering
1700-1800 Motion blur, Depth of field, “hidden” shaders and preparing the scene for compositing


Learn on your own laptop or ours! Students can bring their own laptops so they can follow along with a familiar computer. Laptops with full software can be rented for $100 USD for each 2-day period. The number of laptops available are limited, & first-come-first served. If you are reading this message, then rentals are still available. A DVD will all applicable training files will be provided at the start of class.

Combustion for Architectural Visualization

Covers Combustion 2008
APRIL 24, 2009 (DAY 1)

Introduction

0800-0900 Introduction to the software and opening discussion
0900-1000 UI & Software Configuration for optimal use
1000-1200 Working with layers & introducing footage with Photoshop comparisons
1300-1400 Building up the 2D Workspace - Operators and color correction
1400-1500 Working with the Schematic View
1500-1600 Nested Layers
1600-1700 Creating optical effects for production values
1700-1800 Rendering out our first sequence and finishing for “client” approval

APRIL 25, 2009 (DAY 2)

Intermediate processes

0800-0900 An introduction to 3D Workspaces
0900-1000 Tracking and stabilization of footage
1000-1100 Paint operator and fixing footage
1100-1200 Designing motion graphics and transitions for titles
1300-1400 Overview of preparing sequences in 3ds Max for compositing
1400-1600 Working with multiple layers and elements for optimal control
1600-1700 Final finishing grading, adding in titles, output of sequences
1700-1800 Final analysis of workflow and workshop and final Q&A / impromptu demos
Learn on your own laptop or ours! Students can bring their own laptops so they can follow along with a familiar computer. Laptops with full software can be rented for $100 USD for each 2-day period. The number of laptops available are limited, & first-come-first served. If you are reading this message, then rentals are still available. A DVD will all applicable training files will be provided at the start of class.

Fusion for Architectural Visualization

Covers Fusion 5
APRIL 24, 2009 (DAY 1)

Introduction

0800-0900 Introduction to the software and opening discussion
0900-1000 UI & Software Configuration for optimal use
1000-1200 Working with layers & introducing footage with Photoshop comparisons
1300-1400 Building up the 2D Workspace - Operators and color correction
1400-1500 Working with the Schematic View
1500-1600 Nested Layers
1600-1700 Creating optical effects for production values
1700-1800 Rendering out our first sequence and finishing for “client” approval

APRIL 25, 2009 (DAY 2)

Intermediate processes

0800-0900 An introduction to 3D Workspaces
0900-1000 Tracking and stabilization of footage
1000-1100 Paint operator and fixing footage
1100-1200 Designing motion graphics and transitions for titles
1300-1400 Overview of preparing sequences in 3ds Max for compositing
1400-1600 Working with multiple layers and elements for optimal control
1600-1700 Final finishing grading, adding in titles, output of sequences
1700-1800 Final analysis of workflow and workshop and final Q&A / impromptu demos
Learn on your own laptop or ours! Students can bring their own laptops so they can follow along with a familiar computer. Laptops with full software can be rented for $100 USD for each 2-day period. The number of laptops available are limited, & first-come-first served. If you are reading this message, then rentals are still available. A DVD will all applicable training files will be provided at the start of class.

 

Course Instructors

About Brian Smith

Since 1997, Brian Smith has worked as a CAD manager and animation specialist in architectural, engineering, and landscaping firms in southwest Florida. He started his own company in 2001, specializing in the production of architectural animations and renderings in 3ds Max. Read More




About Pete Draper

Pete is a UK-based visual effects animator and 3D artist who has been in the Cg & VFX industry for well over a decade. Holding such posts as Lead and Senior Artist, Head of Media and Director of Visual Effects, Pete has now returned to being a freelance VFX gun for hire, covering a wide range of disciplines. Read More.

 

About Jeff Mottle

Jeff Mottle is the President and Founder of CGarchitect Digital Media Corporation (www.cgarchitect.com),  the leading online magazine for architectural visualization professionals. Having worked in the industry  for over 12 years, Jeff has been involved in developing and speaking at conferences around the world  including.... Read More.

Class Schedule

CLASS 1
Fundamental 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization

Apr 20-21, 2009 / 8am - 6pm
Instructor: Pete Draper

Cost: $950
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CLASS 2
Intermediate/Advanced 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization
Apr 20-21, 2009 / 8am - 6pm
Instructors: Brian Smith
.........................& Jeff Mottle

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CLASS 3

mental ray for Architectural Visualization
Apr 22-23, 2009 / 8am - 6pm
Instructor: Pete Draper
.........................& Jeff Mottle

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CLASS 4
V-Ray for Architectural Visualization
Apr 22-23, 2009 / 8am - 6pm
Instructor: Brian Smith
.........................& Jeff Mottle

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CLASS 5

Combustion for Architectural Visualization
Apr 24-25, 2009 / 8am - 6pm
Instructor: Pete Draper

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CLASS 6

Fusion for Architectural Visualization
Apr 24-25, 2009 / 8am - 6pm
Instructor: Brian Smith

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