This is a beginner 3d art video series with weekly assignments. we mostly use 3ds max but the lessons could be applied to any other software. Every 1-2 weeks the class will be updated with an assignment and two videos; one dealing with theory, the other application. Secondary material will also be provided that follows this engaging course to get you on a well rooted start to 3d.
- no lectures added
General computer knowledge A 3d application Photoshop
Videos can be found here https://vimeo.com/user11284516
Introduction to 3d game art!
/////////////////////////////////////////// Session One
- Class introductory video
- Theory - History and Growth
- Application - 3ds max navigation
- basic modeling + assignment 'Shack'
/////////////////////////////////////////// Session Two
- Theory - Topology + advanced modeling 2.Application - Radio modeling
/////////////////////////////////////////// mini lesson - Unwrapping UV ///////////////////////////////////////////
/////////////////////////////////////////// Session Three
- Theory - lighting, texturing, subdivision, oh my!
- Application - TBD
/////////////////////////////////////////// Project One
Wrench (bioshock) -modeling -texturing -Presentation
/////////////////////////////////////////// Session 4
- Theory - Organic modeling
- application + assignment
/////////////////////////////////////////// session 5
- Theory - Sculpting
- application + assignment 'road marker'
Free versions of software can be found here
Blender is also a free 3d app but I have no prior experience to using this. I will still try to link to tutorials that do use it when I can.
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3d hobbyist for three years



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