The Author

Richard Tilbury BA Hons, MA.

Rich is an experienced 3DS Max Artist. working on Award winning titles rich was previously employed as a Texture and Character Artist in a prominent London Studio. He is now the lead artist at 3DTotal. Rich produced hundreds of textures for the Total Texture CD Volumes and is a principle author of our forthcoming book publications.
Qualifications.
BA Hons Fine Art. MA 3D Computer Graphics attained at the National Centre for Computer Animation, UK.
Rich will also be moderating a forum in our www.threedy.com forums which will be accessible to DVD customers only. Here you will be able to post your work in progress, ask questions and get advice from the man himself!


This Training DVD works with 3DS Max version 5 and above, but can be followed using earlier versions by installing the free Meshtools Plug-in included on the DVD resources page. The DVD covers the following Sections and Topics:


 
 
The modelling section is a comprehensive guide to building every component of the ship from the creation of a template box utilising orthographic views of the model to use as a guide through to modelling with Editable Poly tools and Subdivision surfaces covering the main hull as well as vents, windows, engine and gun parts. It covers numerous tools and modifiers such as Bevel, Inset, Lathe and Extrude as well as detailing the linking of objects in a heirarchy and the animation of various gun components and also deals with assigning smothing groups to sub-object selections in order to create panelling across the ship.
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This section deals with various mapping and unwrapping techniques including Planar and Cylindrical mapping and explains the process of mapping the model in sections and then stitching the elements together using the Unwrap UVW modifier. It explains the methods involved in creating an efficient template ready for the Texturing stage and shows how a wireframe guide can be exported into Photoshop in preperation for this. You will learn how to use a guide template to check the integrity of mapping co-ordinates and discover the methods behind unwrapping 3D components into logical 2D images.
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As well as showing how materials are applied in Max using the Material Editor this section deals in depth with a comprehensive overview of Photoshop techniques that show practical tips on texturing 3D models. It covers numerous methods that amongst others detail the creation of Colour / Diffuse maps, Specular maps, Bump and Reflection maps and shows how dirt maps can be used to age a model. Vents, panels and engine parts are all covered and we show how all the various textures can be hand painted from scratch and by using a Blend material and Mask we explain how wear and tear can be used to transform a new looking ship into a battle hardened veteran.
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(not a Max user? Scroll down for info on forthcoming conversions of this DVD)

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.

Extra ongoing support for all customers by the Author
Richard will also be moderating a forum in our www.threedy.com forums which will be accessible to DVD customers only. Here you will be able to post your work in progress, ask questions and get advice from the man himself!

---This Training DVD Covers:---

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

Minimum System Requirements (PC)
DVD Rom Drive : 1GHz Processor : 128Mb RAM : Monitor Resolution 1024x768

Minimum System Requirements (MAC)
DVD Rom Drive : 400Mb G3 Processor : 128Mb RAM : Monitor Resolution 1024x768

Software Requirements:

Macromedia Flash Player
(latest version) can be downloaded free from: www.macromedia.com

3DS Max v5 and above
(will work with earlier versions of Max also with the free Meshtools Plug-in)

Adobe Photoshop v5 and above
(similar 2d paint programs that support layers can also be used to follow the instruction)

Price - $57 (Approx. UK £29.00 / EUROPE €42.00)

Email cdsupport@3dtotal.com with any questions or phone the 3DTotal UK Studio on 01905 29764 -
outside UK dial 44 1905 29764

Not for your chosen software?
We are aiming to make these training products accessible to everyone whatever software you use and are so currently negotiating conversion DVD's. The more interest we receive the more we will push for that particular software version of the DVD, so click your relevant link below to send us an email. We will of course then contact you when it is ready!


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A small selection of Clips from the DVD
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Movie 02
Movie 03
Movie 04
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