Autodesk 3DS MAX

3ds Max is a leader in digital 3d animation, games development, visualization, films and TV effects.

GAMES

Use the industry's deepest set of modeling, texturing, and animation tools with new and enhanced features such as pelt mapping, character animation and asset management tools.

FILM & TV EFFECTS

Produce stunning visual effects with more functions offered than any other 3D package. Outperform the competition as 3ds Max easily integrates into existing film effects pipelines. Create high volume visual effects with everything from 3D storyboards to realistic characters and impressive crowds. Technical directors, CG artists and character riggers can share data and elements with real-time High Definition film systems Discreet® Flame®, Discreet® Inferno®, Discreet® Smoke®, and Discreet® Fire®; as well as with Autodesk® Combustion®.

DESIGN VISUALIZATION

Use advanced modeling, lighting rendering and animation tools to handle architectural, product and scientific, medical, or industrial projects. Create rich atmospheric effects and natural phenomena such as fog, snow, rain, and bodies of water. Import data directly from Autodesk® VIZ 2006, AutoCAD®, Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, Autodesk® Revit® Building, and Autodesk® Revit® Structure software. Animate and create characters and crowds with nighttime and daytime imagery.

EDUCATION

Create a fascinating learning environment by combining art and animation for science, math, language, arts and technology.

3ds Max is already a standard for teaching 3D animation in fine arts and vocational programs.

Autodesk Animation Academy (AAA) offers a standards-based, cross-disciplined curriculum developed specifically for secondary institutions by experienced educators and technical experts. Lessons include:

Planetary Mechanics

Archaeological reconstruction of the Pantheon

The Digestive System

Weather systems and tornadoes

Forensics and facial reconstruction

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