GameInstitute - 3D Modeling and Animation

22 Lessons

42 Presentations (40+ hours)  

5 Projects  

2 Supplementals  

Learn how to build, texture, and animate beautiful 3D models and environments for use in video games. The tricks and techniques used by the game design pros are all included here, so you can take your concepts from imagination to in-game reality. With over 40 hours of step-by-step video training, you will master Autodesk 3ds Max -- the industry's most popular choice when it comes to building video game assets. This is essential material for aspiring

artists and professionals alike.

Topics:

Interface and Simple Objects

Modeling

Creating and Applying Textures

Procedural Shaders

Lights and Cameras

Environment Details

Basic Animation and Rendering

Creating Error Free Models

Modeling Organic Objects

UV Layout Techniques

Skin Layouts

Creature Modeling

Advanced UV Mapping

Sprites and Pre-Renders

Advanced Texture Types

Pelt Mapping and UV Tips

Requirements:

Autodesk 3ds Max (version 8 or higher recommended)

Adobe Photoshop (CS3 or higher) is recommended, but not required