AV5455 - Using Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design, Autodesk Revit®, and iray® to Render Compelling Photographic Scenes Steven Schain Autodesk Certified Instructor

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.

About the Speaker Trainer / Instructor Author www.the3dprofessor.com 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

This course will cover: 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

At the end of this class, you will be able to: 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.

Preparing the model

Preparing the model Exporting an FBX from Revit

Linking the Revit FBX file

Linking the Revit FBX file Linking to a Revit FBX model Preset options

Scene Preparation and Cleanup

Scene Preparation and Cleanup Cleaning the linked model Removing RPC helpers Removing interior lights Removing unused cameras Changing object colors

Using Autodesk Library Materials

Using Autodesk Library Materials Selecting existing materials

Using Autodesk Library Materials Editing existing materials

Using Autodesk Library Materials Assigning new materials

Working with the Daylight System

Working with the Daylight System Introduction to the Daylight system Sunlight and Skylight

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

Establishing a Point of View

Establishing a Point of View Composition basics Rule of thirds Diagonals Camera correction

Rendering the scene

Rendering the Scene Configure the renderer Iray Physically accurate lighting Image quality improves over time

Rendering the Scene Adjusting Scene Exposure Mr Photographic Exposure Control

Rendering the Scene Rendering the final image

Thank You

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