This course of 3DS Max specialises in architecture visualisation. This is for anyone who want to create hyperrealistic renders of architecture. This course includes Detailed study of Vray & Corona rendering engines. 

3ds Max Carriculum

1. Introduction to 3ds Max

• Overview of the software and its applications
• Understanding the interface
• Basic navigation shortcuts and units
• Setting up projects and managing files.

2. 3D Modeling

• Understanding objects: Primitives.
• Transform tools: Move, rotate, scale.
• Using modifiers:
• Editable Poly and Editable Mesh.
• Simple modeling exercises (e.g., modeling a table or chair).
• Creating Basic Architectural Elements
• Walls, doors, and windows
• Stairs, railings, and floors
• Advanced Modeling Techniques
• Modeling from CAD drawings
• Parametric modeling with modifiers
• Detailing: Skirting, cornices, and molding
• Exterior and Landscape Modeling
• Terrain modeling
• Foliage and vegetation

3. Introduction to Materials

• Understanding the Material Editor.
• Applying materials to objects.
• Basic texture mapping and UV coordinates.
• Introduction to bitmap textures.
• Understanding material editor: Standard and V-Ray materials
• Texture mapping and UVW unwrapping
• Advanced materials: Glass, metal, wood, and concrete

4. Basic Lighting

• Types of lights
• Adjusting light intensity and shadows.
• Basics of 3-point lighting.
• V-Ray Lighting and Corona
• V-Ray Sun and Sky system
• HDRI lighting for realism
• Advanced interior and exterior lighting

5. Rendering Basics

• Introduction to rendering engines
• Adjusting render settings.
• Saving rendered images.
• Introduction to V-Ray and corona rendering
• V-Ray render settings and workflow
• Camera settings: Depth of field, exposure, and motion blur
• Photorealistic Rendering
• Setting up scenes for high-quality renders
• Global Illumination and Final Gather
• Optimizing render times
• Post-Processing
• Using V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) 
• Render elements and passes
• Basic post-production in Photoshop or After Effects

Module 6: Advanced Techniques

• Interior Visualization
• Designing and rendering living rooms, kitchens, and offices
• Managing reflections and refractions
• Exterior Visualization
• Large-scale urban designs
• Lighting for daytime and nighttime scenes
• Animation for Architectural Walkthroughs
• Camera paths and keyframing
• Rendering animation sequences