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AV4672-V - Using Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design, Autodesk Revit®, and iray® to Render Compelling Photographic Scenes

Steven SchainAutodesk Certified Instructor

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Class Summary

This virtual class introduces designers to the real world use of and best practices for rendering Revit models using 3ds Max and iray. Learn key techniques for working with Revit models inside of 3ds Max, and what it takes to render photographic quality images using iray. This class will introduce the use of traditional architectural photographic techniques and composition to create compelling images. See how you can get ahead of the competition by creating visually compelling, photorealistic renderings using photographic compositions and iray.

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About the Speaker

Trainer / Instructor Teaching 3ds since 3D Studio DOS Release 3. Autodesk Certified Instructor since 1998. Trainer - Spectralight Images, LLC (3ds Max / Maya)

Author Autodesk Fundamentals Courseware CAD Learning online 3ds Max courseware Co-developer of Autodesk’s 3ds Max Fundamentals Standards Co-developer of Autodesk Certified Instructor Program

www.the3dprofessor.com

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Course Content

This course will cover: Preparing and exporting a Revit design Linking to a Revit FBX file Basic model cleanup Working with Materials Adjusting the Daylight system Establishing a viewpoint Rendering the scene using Iray

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to: Successfully link to a Revit model from within 3ds Max 2012 Edit and apply Autodesk Library materials to a model Control and configure the daylight system Place cameras using compositional rules Correct image distortion using a camera correction modifier Adjust scene exposure to establish the optimum light levels and

render a scene using the iray renderer.

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Preparing the model

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Preparing the model

Exporting an FBX from Revit

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Linking the Revit FBX file

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Linking the Revit FBX file

Linking to a Revit FBX model Preset options

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Scene Preparation and Cleanup

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Scene Preparation and Cleanup

Cleaning the linked model Removing RPC helpers Removing interior lights Removing unused cameras Changing object colors

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Using Autodesk Library Materials

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Using Autodesk Library Materials

Selecting existing materials

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Using Autodesk Library Materials

Editing existing materials

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Using Autodesk Library Materials

Assigning new materials

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Working with the Daylight System

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Working with the Daylight System

Introduction to the Daylight system Sunlight and Skylight

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Working with the Daylight System

Modifying the Daylight system Changing the time, date and location North direction

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Establishing a Point of View

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Establishing a Point of View

Composition basics Rule of thirds Diagonals

Camera correction

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Rendering the scene

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Rendering the Scene

Configure the renderer Iray

Physically accurate lighting Image quality improves over time

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Rendering the Scene

Adjusting Scene Exposure Mr Photographic Exposure Control

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Rendering the Scene

Rendering the final image

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Thank You

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