1. DG7160 Autodesk 3DS Max Certification Prep Part 1
Steven Schain and Tod Stephens
Autodesk Certified Instructor

2. Class Summary
Benchmark yourself with Autodesk 3ds Max Certification. Certification Prep takes you through a review of the certification process. Experience questions similar to those in the exam, and learn about the materials available to help you be successful in obtaining 3ds Max Certification.
This is part 1 of a 2-part series.

3. About the Speaker Trainer / Instructor Author
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

4. At the end of this class, you will be able to:
Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to:
Use tips and tricks to prepare for the exam
Practice questions similar to those in the exam
Review the certification preparation roadmap
Map learning objectives to study materials

5. This course will cover:
Introduction
This course will cover:
Who should get certified?
Why get certified?
Validate your skills
Certification tips

6. This course will cover: (Part 1)
Introduction
This course will cover: (Part 1)
Certification topic review
Animation
Cameras
Compositing
Data Management / Interoperability
Dynamics / Simulation
Effects
Lighting

7. This course will cover: (Part 2)
Introduction
This course will cover: (Part 2)
Certification topic review
Materials / Shading
Modeling
Rendering
Rigging / Setup
Scripting
UI / Object Management

8. Who Should Get Certified?
Anyone wishing to validate knowledge and skills
Any employer wishing to validate knowledge and skills

9. Certified Associate Exam
30 questions
Multiple question styles
Multiple choice
Select correct answers
60 minute timer
70% to pass

10. Certified Professional Exam
20 questions
Performance based question
90 minute timer
70% to pass

11. 41% of employers pay 100% of technical certification*
Why become Certified?
41% of employers pay 100% of technical certification*
12% of employers share the cost with their employees*
*Data provided by Autodesk Certification and Testing

12. 60% of those promoted believe their certification played a vital role*
Why become Certified?
30% of certified technical experts receive a job promotion within the 1st year after earning certification*
60% of those promoted believe their certification played a vital role*
*Data provided by Autodesk Certification and Testing

13. Why become Certified?
On average certified experts receive a 15% salary increase once achieving certification*
*Data provided by Autodesk Certification and Testing

14. The Competitive Advantage?
An edge over non certified users
Leverage the certification of company staff

15. Animation

16. Animation Objectives Certified Associate Change interpolation methods
Differentiate Dope Sheet from the Curve Editor
Explain how to edit tangents with the Curve Editor
Identify Controller types
Identify playback settings

17. Animation Objectives (Cont’d)
Certified Professional
Create a path animation and evaluate an object along the path
Analyze the animation of an object using the Curve Editor
Identify the constraint used for an animation
Locate the value of keys in the Time Slider
Use animation passes and animation editors

18. Cameras

19. Sample Question What is one type of Camera available in 3ds Max?
A) 35mm
B) Physical
C) Free
D) Optical

20. Cameras Objectives Differentiate camera types
Explain Near and Far Clip Plane for your camera
Edit FOV (Field of View)

21. Compositing

22. Compositing Objectives
Demonstrate how to composite multiple layers together
Demonstrate how to remap the color output for an image

23. Data Management / Interoperability

24. Data Management / Interoperability Objectives
Certified Professional
Differentiate common file types and usages
Use the import feature to import model data
Create layer renders and import into Composite

25. Dynamics / Simulation

26. Dynamics / Simulation Objectives
Use modifiers for soft body simulation

27. Effects

28. Effects Objectives
Identify an atmosphere effect
Identify Particle Systems
Identify an Event
Identify Space warp Types

29. Lighting

30. Certified Professional
Lighting Objectives
Certified Associate
Compare Attenuation and Decay
Identify parameters for modifying shadows
Certified Professional
Differentiate light functions in a scene
Use the Daylight System
Use the Light Lister

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