Course, session, or presetation

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"Image Based Lighting Revealed"

90 minutes

Intended for emerging Autodesk 3ds Max Users, this session will explore the world of image-based lighting for rendering images using high dynamic range (HDR) maps and mental ray software. We'll begin with the process of capturing the existing real world environment lighting. From there we'll see the steps involved in creating HDR image maps that are used within 3ds max for Photo Realistic scene lighting. Finally, we'll employ camera techniques that will create very real images that combine computer graphics and real photographs for completely believe able and seamless imagery. Honorarium requested.

"HDR Photography Basics"

45-minutes

"Freelancing 101"

45-60 minutes

In this session I explore my personal professional experiences as an independent artist and consultant that have resulted in practical advice and methods for those seeking to live their dream and work for themselves. Attendees will come away with tangilbe material that can be immediately implemented in their professional lives. Honorarium preferred.

"3ds Max Modeling tips and tricks"

45-60 minutes

This is a quick overview presentation for new and intermediate 3ds Max users to raise there level of awareness of some of 3ds Max's lesser known, but powerful or productive features. Honorarium preferred.

"Speaking Production; Managing client expectations in Design/Viz Projects"

45 minutes

Do you have crazy client/management expectations? Unreasonable scope creep? Mismatched budgets and workloads? Look no further! This class explores a proven technique for developing sustainable production methods and allows you to manage the client instead of the client managing you! You will see a method called the “LOD Scale of Realism”. This is a measurable and repeatable method, developed specifically for working with demanding creative clients. These guiding principles will allow you to better define your projects in terms where the clients needs are met, but you are able to safely and confidently preserve your sanity!

"3ds Max Fundamentals Training"

3 days

This class is designed for the new 3D Studio Max user who is ready to begin using the program in a professional, efficient manner. The class is designed to provide inexperienced users the ability to naviagate through the program and use the majority of its major functions including object creation, animation, materials, and lighting. Fee Based.

"3ds Max Modeling and Materials"

3 days

This class is a hands on session designed to provide current Max users at a beginner* or intermediate level a comprehensive immersion in current techniques used in advanced 3D modeling. By the end of the course, you will have been instructed in the nuances and techniques of the several commonly used modeling methods... Polygonal, Subdivision surfaces, Patch, and advanced Spline-based modeling.

Additionally, this class will then explore the close relationship of materials, texturemapping, texture painting to geometry. Fee Based.