Modelling, Mapping & Texturing a Fighter Ship in 3dsmax

The aim of our training DVD's are to provide the artist with the most comprehensive set of lessons available. This is achieved by presenting the training material in the form of full screen step by step movies and audio instructions.

3DSMax Series : v2
Creating a Fighter Ship in 3ds Max & Photoshop : Modeling, Mapping & Texturing
Comprehensive :
The aim of our training DVD's are to provide the artist with the most comprehensive set of lessons available. This is achieved by presenting the training material in the form of full screen step by step movies and audio instructions.
Beginner to advanced :
Beginners will enjoy the easy to follow complete step by step approach, intermediates will be able to study and learn from the techniques of a professional artist, whilst the more advanced artists will benefit from new tricks and tips.
Content :
All aspects of creating the finished fighter Ship are taught in a way that artists will be able to learn at their own pace. Once these techniques have been learned they can be equally applied to all your future non-organic modeling and texturing projects.
Format :
To enable the artist maximum usability and understanding we have Used a number of different ways of presenting this training material as follows :-
HTML Interface :
Will work in all browsers and on all platforms. Less memory intensive allowing you to work in your 3d package and run the DVD at the same time
8 1/2 Hours of Full Resolution Movies!
High Res (1024x768) .swf files for quick and easy viewing. All movies have a custom control panel and slider bar for easy access to any part of the movie.

Modelling Section:
Creating a template box
Editable Poly Tools -
• Edge Tools
• Ring
• Loop
• Connect
• Chamfer
Polygon Tools -
• Bevel
• Inset
• Hinge from Edge
Border Tools
• Bridge
Editable Splines
Assigning Smoothing Groups
Modifiers
• Lathe
• Extrude
• Bend
Linking objects in a heirarchy
Animating gun components
Mapping & Unwrapping Section
Planar and Cylindrical Mapping
Unwrapping a Mesh
Exporting a template
Texturing Section
Using the Material Editor
Applying a material
Learn how to make:
• Colour Map
• Specular Map
• Bump Map
• Reflection Map
Using a Blend Material with a Mask