DG7161 Autodesk 3DS Max Certification Prep Part 2

Steven Schain and Tod Stephens Autodesk Certified Instructor © 2011 Autodesk

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.

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About the Speaker

 Trainer / Instructor  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

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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 © 2011 Autodesk

Introduction

This course will cover:

 Who should get certified?

 Why get certified?

 Validate your skills  Certification tips © 2011 Autodesk

Introduction

This course will cover: (Part 1)

 Certification topic review  Animation  Cameras  Compositing  Data Management / Interoperability  Dynamics / Simulation  Effects  Lighting © 2011 Autodesk

Introduction

This course will cover: (Part 2)

 Certification topic review  Materials / Shading  Modeling  Rendering  Rigging / Setup  Scripting  UI / Object Management © 2011 Autodesk

Certified Associate Exam

 30 questions  Multiple question styles  Multiple choice  Select correct answers  60 minute timer  70% to pass © 2011 Autodesk

Certified Professional Exam

 20 questions  Performance based question  90 minute timer  70% to pass © 2011 Autodesk

Who Should Get Certified?

  Anyone wishing to validate knowledge and skills Any employer wishing to validate knowledge and skills © 2011 Autodesk

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

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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

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Why become Certified?

 On average certified experts receive a 15% salary increase once achieving certification*

*Data provided by Autodesk Certification and Testing

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Materials / Shading

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Materials / Shading Objectives

 Use the Material Editor  Identify Shader parameters  Identify standard materials  Use Blending Modes © 2011 Autodesk

Modeling

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Modeling Objectives

 Differentiate reference coordinate systems  Differentiate workflow  Identify Clone types  Identify Vertex types  Use object creation and modification workflows  Use polygon modeling tools  Use ProBoolean © 2011 Autodesk

Rendering

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Rendering Objectives

 Differentiate Renderers  Identify pass types  Identify rendering parameters  Use Render to render an effect pass © 2011 Autodesk

Rigging / Setup

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Rigging / Setup Objectives

 Describe common Biped features  Identify Controller usage  Identify IK Solvers  Identify Bones  Use Weight Table © 2011 Autodesk

Scripting

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Scripting Objectives

 Apply (run) scripts  Describe common use of scripts © 2011 Autodesk

UI / Object Management

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UI / Object Management Objectives

 Describe and use object transformations  Identify Selection Regions © 2011 Autodesk

Additional Resources

URL: Email: http://www.autodesk.com/certification [email protected]

Purchase & Register: ATC Training: http://autodesk.starttest.com

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