Specialization Course in 3D Studio Max® with Vray®: Animation and photorealistic Rendering - IED Milano

Language

Italian

Start date

April 2027

Frequency

Part-time

Fruition

Online

Duration

2 Months

Price

1.100 €

The course aims to provide in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of 3D Studio Max®

 To quickly create powerful images using intuitive, real-world methodologies.

 Enrich your professional profile with highly technical and specialised training. With the help of this software, you will be able to make the proposed project extremely clear and understandable to the customer, presenting the various options and providing a virtual representation of reality. 

You will discover techniques and best practices to exploit the full potential of 3D Studio Max® and work with an organised and precise workflow. You will learn how to approach the three types of renderings (product, interior, and exterior) in the right way according to the project and always offer a high-level solution.

Information to decide

Refine your technical skills for valuable design projects

The course structure consists of theoretical and interactive learning sessions alternating with practical exercises. The programme is structured to be a step-by-step process that will enable participants to familiarise themselves with the interface and understand, gradually, the concepts necessary for improving productivity and the information content of drawings. 

The aim of the course is to train independent professionals in the use of 3D Studio Max®, with a professional level of competence to work in the industry right from the start. 

At the end of the course, the software will no longer be a mystery to you. In fact, you will be able to create high-level graphics and create basic and advanced animations

This course is designed for those who wish to enhance their CVs with strong technical skills and improve their competitiveness in the workplace. If you wish to enhance your knowledge of two-dimensional design, 3D modelling, and rendering, this is the course for you. 

Basic knowledge of 2D design software, such as Autocad, is required.

 This is a very practical course, which stands out for its comprehensive coverage of the various topics. At the end of the two months you will be able to:

●      Import 3D models (Rhinoceros and Autocad) and manage object groups
●      Manage lighting and lighting system, with advanced settings 
●      Insert and enhance extrusion and rotation objects, compound objects and architectural objects such as stairs, walls, trees, materials
●      Create the main materials: woods, metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, water, stones, cement, textiles, etc.●      Set up and control basic and advanced animations
●      Set the background and use the match camera.

Syllabus

The topics covered in the programme are: introduction to 3D Studio Max, importing 3D models, rendering types, lighting and lighting system, architectural and compound objects, Vray, creation of main materials, modelling modifiers, basic and advanced animations, product, exterior and interior rendering.

Faculty

Marco Adriani

Product & Architectural Designer, BIM Consultant, Autodesk Trainer

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