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3D STUDIO MAX

Software’s provides a comprehensive 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing solution for games, film, and motion graphics artists. 3ds Max 2014 has new tools for crowd generation, particle animation, and perspective matching, as well as support for Microsoft DirectX 11 shavers, thus helping professionals to create stunning 3D models (Interior & Exterior) and animations.

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3D STUDIO MAX

IT Training Programme

Duration 50 hours

Batch Type Weekdays / Weekends

Mode of Training Classroom / Online / Corporate

Locations Pune, Bangalore, Kochi

Language English

Certification Globally Recognized

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What you'll learn

Understand core concepts and architecture from the ground up

Get hands-on with the tools used by working professionals

Build real-world projects you can add to your portfolio

Learn industry best practices and coding standards

Practice with real datasets and real-world scenarios

Prepare for certification and technical interviews

Work on collaborative, team-based exercises

Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques

Understand how the technology fits into a larger ecosystem

Complete assignments reviewed by mentors

Programme Overview

16 sections covering the complete curriculum — a single, progressive learning arc.

50 hours

Training Duration

Core Modules

150

Total Lessons

4.4★

Average Rating

50K+

Students Trained

Foundations & Core Concepts

Get hands-on with the fundamentals and architecture — the building blocks for everything that follows.

Fundamentals Architecture Setup

Hands-On Practical Training

Work through real exercises and assignments designed to mirror what you will do on the job.

Practicals Assignments Labs

Real-World Projects

Apply what you have learned to end-to-end projects that go straight into your portfolio.

Projects Portfolio Case Studies

Advanced Techniques

Go beyond the basics with advanced concepts, integrations and production-grade practices.

Advanced Integration Best Practices

Ecosystem Integration

Understand how this technology connects with the broader tools and platforms used in the industry.

Ecosystem Tools Platforms

Performance & Interview Prep

Master optimization techniques and prepare for the technical interview questions employers actually ask.

Optimization Interview Prep Certification

Who is this programme for?

Whether you're already writing code, working with data, or supporting applications today — this programme is built to take you into a CAD/CAM/CAE role.

Software Developers

Engineers who want to add this skill set to their toolkit

Analysts & Consultants

Professionals moving into a more technical, hands-on role

IT Professionals

System admins and support engineers upskilling into a new domain

Fresh Graduates

CS/IT graduates aiming for a job-ready technical role

Course Curriculum

16 sections • 150 lessons • 50 hours

Jump to Section

Total Duration

50 hours

100% Practical · Unlimited Doubt Sessions

01 Introduction

Welcome

An Overview of 3ds Max

Configuring 3ds Max For This Title

About The Working Files

02 Getting Started

The Production Process

Traditional Art Concepts And Principles

Using Reference Material

Understanding 3D Space

Improve Your Production Workflow

The Help System

03 Interface Essentials

The Interface

Navigating The Viewports

Setting Up How Things Are Measured

Customizing The User Interface To Fit Your Work Style

Useful Right-Click Mouse Commands

04 Working With Files

Starting From Scratch – The New And Reset Commands

Opening, Importing, And Merging Files

Saving And Exporting Files

Using Hold And Fetch

The Summary Info And Object Properties

05 Working With Objects

Selection Techniques

Naming Objects

Transformation Gizmo

Moving Objects

Rotating Objects

Scaling Objects

Coordinate Systems

Introduction to Pivot Points

Hiding and Freezing Objects

Cloning

Grouping Objects

06 Creating Off The Shelf Geometry

0601 Creating Standard 3D Primitives – Part 1

0602 Creating Standard 3D Primitives – Part 2

0603 Creating Extended Primitive Objects

Important Considerations When Drawing Lines

Creating 2D Shapes

Nesting Creating 2D Shapes

Creating Architectural Objects – Part 1

Creating Architectural Objects – Part 2

Using Grids When Modeling

Creating A Pencil Using Primitives

07 Specific Modeling Techniques

Extruding Objects

Lathing Objects

Lofting Objects

Boolean and ProBoolean Commands

Box Modeling Techniques – Part 1

Box Modeling Techniques – Part 2

Project: Create Telescope – Part 1

Project: Create Telescope – Part 2

Paint Deformation

Surface Normals

08 Project: Constructing A Room Using Multiple Modeling Techniques

Creating The Bowling Pin And Ball

Creating The Alley And Gutters

Creating The Floor And Back Wall

Creating The Alley Backboard

Creating The Scoreboard

Creating The Ball Return

09 Working at the Sub Object Level

Sub Object Types

Sub Object Selection

Adding A Modifier Vs. Converting Down To Edit

Moving, Rotating, And Scaling At The Sub-Object Level

2D Sub-Object Modeling Commands

3D Sub-Object Modeling Commands – Part 1

3D Sub-Object Modeling Commands – Part 2

Ignore Backfacing

Using Soft Selection

10 Working With Modifiers

Using The Modifier Stack

Things To Know About The Stack

Importance Of Modifier Order

1004 Applying Modifiers In The Middle Of The Stack

How To Collapse The Modifier Stack

Copying And Pasting Modifiers

Freeform Deformation Modifiers

Flex Modifier

Hair And Fur Modifier

The Noise Modifier

Modifiers That Add And Reduce Geometry

Adding Modifiers At The Sub-Object Level

11 Materials And Mapping

Building Materials – It Is More Than Just A Color!

Slate Vs. Compact Material Editor

The Material Editor Interface

Controlling Main Body Color

Adding And Controlling Shine

Adjusting Transparency

Using Self-Illumination

Applying Materials

Retrieving A Material From A Scene

Designing A Complex Material

Bump Maps

Opacity Maps

Reflection Maps

Editing A Materials Map

Building A Multi/Sub Object Material

Mapping Coordinates – Part 1

Mapping Coordinates – Part 2

Sub Object Mapping

Using Photoshop To Edit Maps

Adding Materials To The Bowling Alley – Part 1

Adding Materials To The Bowling Alley – Part 2

12 Lighting

Comparing Real World And CG Lights

Light Types In 3ds Max

Omni Lights

Spot Lights

Shadow Maps

Using Raytrace And Area Shadows

Adjusting How Far A Light Shines

Excluding Scene Objects From Light And Shadows

Using A Projector Map In A Light

Adding Volume Light

The Light Lister

Alley Lighting

13 Cameras

Comparing Real World And CG Cameras

Camera Types In 3ds Max

Camera Viewport Navigation Controls

Changing A Camera’s Lens Length

Using Depth Of Field To Control Focus

Applying Motion Blur

Adjusting A Camera’s Clipping Planes

Using A Camera’s Safe Frame Feature

Putting A Camera On A Path

Having A Camera Travel Through a Tunnel

Locking A Camera Onto An Object

14 Animation

Principles Of Animation

Understanding The CG Animation Process

3ds Max Animation Controls

Using Auto Key To Animate

Using Set Key To Animate

Moving Keyframes

Copying Keyframes

Deleting Keyframes

Using The Dope Sheet

Using The Curve Editor

Linking And Unlinking Objects

Animating An Object Following A Path

Using The Path Deform Modifier For Path Animation

Alley Animation – Part 1

Alley Animation – Part 2

15 Rendering

Rendering Techniques

Using Active Shade To Get Quick Render Updates

Creating Previews Of An Animated Sequence

Using The RAM Player

Saving A Rendered Image Or Animation

Loading Background Images For A Render

Using Mental Ray And iRay

16 Special F/X

Introduction To Particle Systems

Adjusting Particle System Parameters

Using The Wind Space Warp

Having Gravity Affect A Particle System

Deflecting Particles Using A Space Warp

Creating Steam Using Particles

Tools & Technologies

Every tool listed here is installed, configured and used in a hands-on lab session.

Core Tools

Hands-On Labs

Practical Environment

Industry-Standard Tools

Real-World Setup

Guided Exercises

Skill Building

Sample Datasets

Practice Material

Practice & Projects

Mini Projects

Applied Practice

Assignments

Mentor Reviewed

Doubt Sessions

Live Support

Career Readiness

Resume Building

Career Support

Mock Interviews

Interview Prep

Certification Prep

Global Recognition

Deployment & Delivery

Production Practices

Real-World Ready

Best Practices

Industry Standards

150+

Hands-On Lessons

Core Modules

50 hours

Training Duration

100%

Practical Training

You don't just learn 3D STUDIO MAX. You ship it.

Three major projects, each mirroring how production teams actually work — from guided foundations to a portfolio-ready capstone.

PROJECT // 01

Guided Foundation Project

→Requirement Analysis

→Guided Implementation

→Mentor Review

→Iteration

Foundation Beginner

Apply the fundamentals in a structured, mentor-reviewed project

Take the core concepts from the first half of the curriculum and apply them to a realistic scenario, with guidance and feedback from your mentor at every step.

Structured project brief

Step-by-step implementation

Mentor feedback and review

Documented outcome

Stack Core Concepts Best Practices

PROJECT // 02

Applied Practice Project

→Scenario Design

→Independent Build

→Testing & Validation

→Peer Review

Applied Intermediate

Build a more independent project mirroring real production scenarios

Work through a project that combines multiple concepts from the curriculum, closer to how work is actually structured on the job — less hand-holding, more ownership.

End-to-end implementation

Testing and validation

Documentation

Peer/mentor review

Stack Applied Skills Testing

PROJECT // 03

Capstone Project

→Planning

→End-to-End Build

→Review & Refinement

→Presentation

Capstone Advanced

Take a project from requirements to a polished, portfolio-ready deliverable

Your final project — plan, build, test and present a complete solution using everything covered in the curriculum, reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

Complete working solution

Presentation-ready documentation

Mentor sign-off

Portfolio-ready deliverable

Stack Full Curriculum Portfolio

All 3 projects go directly into your portfolio & resume — reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

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At Radical Technologies, we are committed to your success beyond the classroom. Our 100% Job Assistance program ensures that you are not only equipped with industry-relevant skills but also guided through the job placement process. With personalised resume building, interview preparation, and access to our extensive network of hiring partners, we help you take the next step confidently into your IT career.