3D Modeling school training courses in Ann Arbor, MI (public, in-house or online)

Cinema 4D training with Cinema 4D expert Rob Garrott. Crafting 3D worlds and the objects that cavort within them is the ultimate creative high, and 3D is a powerful communication tool in any line of work or creative pursuit! This entry level class in 3D Modeling and Animation is the ideal starting place for those looking at possible careers in animation and other 3D fields, while offering a comprehensive skill set for anyone wishing to utilize 3d graphics or movies in any field.


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Maya has become one of the foremost 3D packages in the film industry. Participants in this Maya I training course will explore the Maya interface, workflow and production pipeline. The course includes an in-depth analysis of the modeling and texturing process. The class will also introduce students to basic rigging, blendshapes and other character animation functions.

During the course, you’ll use many of Maya’s high-end modeling tools to create a fully modeled, textured, lit and rendered...

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Syllabus



AutoCAD Civil 3D Environment
■The User Interface
■Examining Toolspace
■Creating Objects, Object Styles, and Label Styles
■Creating Drawing Templates
■Creating Reports

Points
■Importing and Creating Points
■Managing Points

Surfaces
■Creating Surfaces
■Modifying Surfaces
■Creating Surface Styles

Alignments
■Creating Alignments from Objects
■Drawing Criteria-Based Alignments
■Applying Superelevation
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Using hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios, users explore the fundamental concepts and workflows for creating 3D models using AutoCAD. Users learn about 3D conceptualization using solid, surface, and mesh models, and the recommended practices for evolving those into composite models. The tools and concepts of free-form organic modeling are covered. This guide also teaches users how to present their designs while they are still being created, using visual...

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This course covers the basic concepts of 3D modeling and animation. Students will build a solid foundation and understanding of the basic tools of 3D software. Modeling, animation, lighting, texture mapping, and rendering are introduced in a production setting toward the goal of developing a portfolio project.