Animation Tips in 3ds Max
In this set of Maya animation tutorials we will learn tips and techniques that can be applied when using the intuitive and fun animation tools of 3ds Max. Software required: Autodesk 3ds Max 2014.
What you'll learn
In this set of Maya animation tutorials we will learn tips and techniques that can be applied when using the intuitive and fun animation tools of 3ds Max. We'll learn everything from how to setup our animation preferences via the Time Configuration Panel and create key frames, to learning how objects can be animated along a path. We'll also learn how to animate non-destructively on layers and how to use 3ds Max's crowd simulation tool know as Populate. By the end, you'll be equipped with the skills you'll need to become a more proficient animator in 3ds Max. Software required: Autodesk 3ds Max 2014.
Table of contents
- A Look at 3ds Max's Animation and Time Controls 15m
- Exploring 3ds Max's Tangent Types 8m
- Setting and Modifying Keyframes on the Track Bar 8m
- Other Ways Keyframes Can Be Edited on the Track Bar 9m
- Utilizing the Curve Editor 12m
- Animating Seamless Cycles 8m
- Baking Cycled Animations 5m
- Working with Trajectories 6m
- Path Animation 7m
- Animating with the Link Constraint 4m
- Animation Layers 6m
- Creating Real-time Previews of Your Animations 4m
- A Look at Populate, 3ds Max's New Crowd Simulation Tool 3m
About the author
Delano works avidly as an animation author at Pluralsight. Starting his career at animation studios like Shilo, Delano has developed a strong passion for his talents. His animation and rigging background help him teach and create some of the most-watched training on Pluralsight. A few of his favorite projects that he has contributed to include: Character Interaction in Maya and in Softimage, Rigging the Human Face in Maya, Rigging Sea Creatures in Maya, and Rigging and Animating Transforming... more