3DATS and CGarchitect.com have partnered to bring you a one-time exclusive training event for Architectural Visualization Artists. Featuring industry experts Brian Smith, Tod Stephens, Pete Draper, Jeff Mottle and Mike Merron, each class includes 18 hours of intense instruction over two days including FREE lunch and refreshments both days. REGISTER FOR TWO CLASS AND RECEIVE A FREE 3DATS' BOOK and SAVE 10% ON BOTH CLASS FEES! We're also hosting a special pub night after classes on March 16th and March 18th. The first round of drinks are on us! Completion Certificates will be provided to all students after the course.

Course Outlines

• Beg 3ds Max
• Int 3ds Max
• Adv 3ds Max
• V-Ray
• mental ray
• Revit

Beginner 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization (CLASS 1)
Covers 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010
MARCH 16, 2010 (DAY 1) Introduction 0800-0900 Introduction and discussion about 3D elements 0900-1000 The visualization workflow 1000-1200 3ds Max Design 2010 Interface and cover latest improvements 1300-1400 Configuring 3ds Max Design 2010 Modeling 1400-1500 Modeling methods pt.1 (the basics) 1500-1600 Modeling methods pt.2 (introduction to more advanced methods) Production and the Rendering Process 1600-1700 Production tools that make visualization life easier 1700-1800 The rendering process and discussion on various rendering engines	MARCH 17, 2010 (DAY 2) Materials and Lighting 0800-1000 3D lighting and material interaction 1000-1200 Texture mapping and material options Animation and Post Production 1300-1400 Methods of animation and preparing an animated sequence for distribution 1500-1600 The post production process Resources and other tools 1600-1700 Complimentary software solutions for production purposes 1700-1800 Invaluable 3D resources for free and for purchase
Learn on your own laptop! Students are required to bring their own laptops so they can follow along and render in a familiar environment, and save the lessons and settings they learn. If you do not have a laptop, we can refer you to local rental shops. Each Student will receive a download link to the working files and class materials before the class.

Intermediate 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization (CLASS 2)
Covers 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010
MARCH 16, 2010 (DAY 1) Scene Preparation 0800-0900 Working with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture and Revit drawings 0900-1000 Advanced 2D Modeling Creating Building Elements 1000-1100 Walls 1100-1200 Windows and Doors 1300-1400 Roofs 1400-1500 Furniture Creating Site Elements 1500-1600 2D & 3D Sites 1600-1700 Vegetation 1700-1800 Backgrounds	MARCH 17, 2010 (DAY 2) Finishing a Scene 0800-0900 Advanced Material Creation 0900-1000 Unwrap UVW 1000-1100 Advanced Lighting Techniques Animation Techniques 1100-1200 Animating Architectural Elements 1300-1400 Controllers and the Curve Editor Efficient Workflow 1400-1500 System Resource Management 1500-1600 Power Modifiers 1600-1700 An Overview of the Animation Process 1700-1800 Production Tips and Tricks
Learn on your own laptop! Students are required to bring their own laptops so they can follow along and render in a familiar environment, and save the lessons and settings they learn. If you do not have a laptop, we can refer you to local rental shops. Each Student will receive a download link to the working files and class materials before the class.

Advanced 3ds Max for Architectural Visualization (CLASS 3)
Covers 3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010
MARCH 16, 2010 (DAY 1) DAY 1 0800-1000 Advanced Poly-Modeling (Pete Draper) 1000-1200 Advanced Particle Systems (Pete Draper) 1300-1400 System Resource Managemen (Brian Smith) 1400-1500 Building and Site Creation - Fast and Furious (Brian Smith) 1500-1600 Render to Texture (Brian Smith) 1600-1700 MAXSCRIPT (Brian Smith) 1700-1800 Special Class To Be Announced at start of Day 1	MARCH 17, 2010 (DAY 2) DAY 2 0800-0900 Lighting Analysis (Brian Smith) 0900-1000 Advanced Unwrapping (Brian Smith) 1000-1100 Production Tips and Tricks (Brian Smith) 1100-1200 Color Management (Jeff Mottle) 1300-1400 3D Tracking (Mike Merron) 1400-1500 Green-screening (Pete Draper) 1500-1600 Compositing (Pete Draper) 1600-1700 Special Class To Be Announced at start of Day 1 1700-1800 Award Winning Scene Deconstruction (Brian Smith)
Learn on your own laptop! Students are required to bring their own laptops so they can follow along and render in a familiar environment, and save the lessons and settings they learn. If you do not have a laptop, we can refer you to local rental shops. Each Student will receive a download link to the working files and class materials before the class.

V-Ray for Architectural Visualization (CLASS 4)
MARCH 18, 2010 (DAY 1) Critical Settings (Part 1) 0800-0900 Image Sampling 0900-1000 Irradiance Maps Critical Settings (Part 2) 1000-1100 Light Cache 1100-1200 DMC 1300-1400 Color Mapping 1400-1500 Environment Lighting Materials 1500-1600 Reflection and Refraction 1600-1700 V-Ray Blend and Override / Caustics 1700-1800 Real-world Material Creation	MARCH 19, 2010 (DAY 2) Lighting 0800-0900 HDRIs 0900-1000 Standard vs Photometric vs. V-Ray Lights 1000-1100 Advanced Lighting Techniques Animating with V-Ray 1100-1200 Animation modes 1300-1400 V-Ray Physical Camera V-Ray Power Tools 1400-1500 Displacement / Progressive Path Tracing 1500-1600 V-Ray Proxies Practical Lighting Application 1600-1700 Exterior Lighting 1700-1800 Interior Lighting
Learn on your own laptop! Students are required to bring their own laptops so they can follow along and render in a familiar environment, and save the lessons and settings they learn. If you do not have a laptop, we can refer you to local rental shops. Each Student will receive a download link to the working files and class materials before the class.

Mental Ray for Architectural Visualization (3ds Max) (CLASS 5)
MARCH 18, 2010 (DAY 1) Introduction to mental ray 0800-0900 The integration of mental ray and the user interface 0900-1000 What’s new in 3ds Max Design 2010 1000-1100 Image quality and rendering optimizations Global Illumination 1100-1200 Essential theory behind photon mapping 1300-1400 Essential theory behind final gather 1400-1500 Interaction between lighting and materials 1500-1600 Using global illumination with animations Materials and Shaders pt.1 1600-1700 mental ray materials and shaders introduction 1700-1800 ambient occlusion	MARCH 19, 2010 (DAY 2) Material and Shaders pt. 2 0800-1100 mental ray materials in depth, a case study with the Arch & Design material 1100-1200 Common shaders and their application Lighting Strategies 1300-1500 A look at interior and exterior lighting methods and how to maximize efficiency 1500-1600 Typical artifacts and how to remedy them Production effects 1600-1700 Atmospheric effects and stylized rendering 1700-1800 Motion blur, Depth of field and other mental ray production tools
Learn on your own laptop! Students are required to bring their own laptops so they can follow along and render in a familiar environment, and save the lessons and settings they learn. If you do not have a laptop, we can refer you to local rental shops. Each Student will receive a DVD with working files and class materials before the class.

Revit for Architectural Visualization (3ds Max) (CLASS 6)
MARCH 18, 2010 (DAY 1) The Revit BIM Model 0800-1000 Creating the Building Model 1000-1100 Introduction to 3D modeling capabilities Lighting 1100-1200 Working with Ceiling Plans 1300-1400 Lighting Fixture families 1400-1500 Photometric lighting parameters 1500-1600 Sun and Shadow settings Materials 1600-1700 Working with mental ray materials 1700-1800 Creating custom materials	MARCH 19, 2010 (DAY 2) Solar Studies and Walkthrough Animations 0800-1100 Setting up and modifying walkthrough cameras 1100-1200 Solar study settings   Rendering Strategies 1300-1500 A look at interior and exterior lighting methods and how to maximize efficiency 1500-1600 Exposure Control settings Integration with 3ds Max 1600-1700 DWG Format export 1700-1800 FBX format export
Learn on your own laptop! Students are required to bring their own laptops so they can follow along and render in a familiar environment, and save the lessons and settings they learn. If you do not have a laptop, we can refer you to local rental shops. Each Student will receive a DVD with working files and class materials before the class.

Course Instructors

About Brian Smith

Since 1997, Brian Smith has worked as a CAD manager and animation specialist in architectural, engineering, and landscaping firms in southwest Florida. He started his own company in 2001, specializing in the production of architectural animations and renderings in 3ds Max. Read More


About Tod Stephens

Tod obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University and his Master of Science degree in Education and Technology from Walden University. .
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About Pete Draper

Pete is a UK-based visual effects animator and 3D artist who has been in the Cg & VFX industry for well over a decade. Holding such posts as Lead and Senior Artist, Head of Media and Director of Visual Effects, Pete has now returned to being a freelance VFX gun for hire
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About Mike Merron

Mike Meron realized the power that 3D graphics could bring to architectural visualization while studying architecture at Greenwich University. He quickly gravitated towards using 3ds Max to bring his architectural designs to life. Read More.



About Jeff Mottle

Jeff is the President and Founder of CGarchitect Digital Media Corporation the leading online magazine for architectural visualization professionals. Having worked in the industry for over 12 years, Jeff has been involved in developing and speaking at conferences around the world... Read More.