Architecture Track

Taking the AutoCAD tour

Navigating the Working Environment

Working with Files

Displaying Objects

Creating Basic Drawings

Inputting Data

Creating Basic Objects

Using Object Snaps

Using Polar Tracking and Polar Snap

Using Object Snap Tracking

Working with Units

Manipulating Objects

Select Objects in Drawings

Changing an Object’s Position

Creating New Objects from Existing Objects

Changing the Angle of an Object’ s Position

Create a Mirror image for Existing Objects

Create Object Patterns

Changing an Object’s Size

Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands

Using Layers

Changing Object Properties

Matching Object Properties

Using the Properties Palette

Using Line types

Using Inquiry Commands

Altering Objects

Trimming and Extending Objects to Define Boundaries

Creating Parallel and Offset Geometry

Joining Objects

Breaking an Object into Two Objects

Appling a Radius Corner to Two Objects

Creating an Angled Corner Between Two Objects

Changing Part Of an Object Shape

Working with Layout

Using Layouts

Using Viewports

Annotating the Drawing

Creating Multiline Text

Creating Single Line Text

Using Text Styles

Editing Text

Dimensioning

Creating Dimensions

Using Dimension Styles

Editing Dimensions

Using Multileaders

Hatching Objects

Hatching Objects

Editing Hatch Objects

Working with Reusable Content

Using Blocks

Working with DesignCenter

Using Tool Palettes

Creating Additional Drawing Objects

Working with Polylines

Creating Splines

Creating Ellipses

Using Tables

Plotting Drawings

Using Page Setups

Plotting Drawings

Drawing objects

Creating and Editing Multilines

Creating Revision Clouds

Wipeout Objects

Boundaries

Regions

Manipulating Objects and Data

Selecting Objects with Quick Select

Purging Objects

Working with Point Objects

Divide and Measuring Objects

Using QuickCalc for performing Calculations

Dimensioning and Annotation

Introduction to Annotation Scaling

Controlling Annotation Scale

Working with Text

Using Multileaders

Dimensioning

Creating Center Marks

Creating Ordinate Dimensions

Creating Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances

Working with Dimension Substyles and Overrides

Reusable Content

Using DesignCenter

Create Custom Tool Palettes

Organizing Tool Palettes

Sharing Tool Palettes

Using External References

Managing External References

Referencing Non Native File Type

Blocks and Attributes

Working with Blocks

Creating Attributes

Editing Attributes

Dynamic Blocks

Using Dynamic Blocks

Adding Parameters to Dynamic Blocks

Adding Actions to Dynamic Blocks

Using Parameter Sets

Creating Dynamic Blocks

Layer Management and Best Practices

Working with Layer Filters

Using the Layer States Manager

Using Layer Standards

Layout and Views

Creating Layouts

Modifying Layout and Using Page Setups

Creating Layout and Viewports

Working with Layout Viewports

Controlling Object Visibility in Layout Viewports

Plotting

Working with Plotter Configuration Files

Creating and Applying Plot Style Tables

Publishing Drawings

Introduction to Sheet Sets

Creating Sheet Sets

Working with Sheet Sets

Setting Sheet Set Properties

Using Fields in Sheet Sets

Using Attributes in Sheet Sets

Publishing, Transmitting, and Archiving Sheet Sets

Working with Tables

Working with Table Styles

Creating and Editing Tables

Creating Advanced Tables

Extracting Attributes to Tables

Exporting and Importing Tables

Creating Table Linked to External Data

Getting Started

Course Introduction
Learning Objectives
Configuring 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design
Setting Up Units
Setting Display Units to Architectural
Assigning a Project Folder
Creating a Prototype File
Configuring the Default UI and Presets
Maximizing the Workspace
Synchronizing the User Interface and Default Presets
Accessing the Help System
Understanding Object Interaction

Pre-Production and Planning

Pre-Planning the Production
Developing the Storyboard Sketch Style
Examining a Sample Storyboard
Planning Scene Level of Detail
Understanding Level of Detail
Planning File Output
Outputting for Print/Web
Reviewing Still Image Types
Examining Animation Output
Reviewing Animation Output Types
Working with Layers
Previsualizing a Scene
Configuring In Viewport Previsualization with Nitrous

Modeling

Modeling in 3ds Max
Understanding Shapes
Saving Incremental Files
Cloning Shapes
Creating Outline Shapes
Attaching Shapes
Editing Closed 2D Shapes
Trimming and Welding Splines
Filleting a Vertex
Understanding Mesh and Poly Objects
Discovering the Editable Poly Object Type
Converting Object Types
Learning the Graphite Modeling Tools
Working with the Paint Deform Tool
Using the Conform Paint Tool
Understanding 2D and 3D Objects
Introducing Compound Objects
Working with ProBoolean
Using Shapemerge
Aligning the Road
Exploring More Editable Poly
Merging Objects
Working with Caddies
Modeling Windows
Modeling a Window Frame
Modeling a Window Pane
Examining Modifiers and the Modifier Stack
Learning About Object Space Modifiers
Adding a Bevel Profile Modifier
Editing 2D Shapes
Stacking Modifiers
Editing Modifiers
Understanding World Space Modifiers
Editing the Map Scalar Modifier
Understanding Object Painting
Painting a Scene
Discovering AEC Objects
Building with AEC Walls
Installing a Door
Adding Windows
Modeling - Best Practices

Materials

Introducing Materials
Understanding the Slate Material Editor
Creating Schematic Materials
Learning the Arch & Design Material
Adjusting Shaders
Editing Reflectivity
Assigning a Material
Using Map Patterns
Simulating Geometry
Setting Transparency
Calculating map sizes
Creating a Tile Map
Determining Map Coverage
Adding a UVW Map Modifier
Working with Unwrap UVW
Working with Multiple Materials
Discovering the Multi/Sub-Object Material
Setting Material ID's
Editing Material ID's
Assigning a Multi/Sub-Object Material
Understanding Blend and Masks
Using a Blend Material
Masking with Materials
Understanding Substance Textures
Working with Substance Textures
Discovering Material Libraries
Understanding Autodesk Materials Libraries
Using an Autodesk Library Material
Creating a New Library

Lighting

Learning Direct and Indirect Light
Discovering Daylight
Placing a Daylight System
Adjusting Location
Adjusting Physical Sky
Understanding Photometric Lights
Enabling Streetlights in a Scene
Changing Photometric Light Presets
Understanding Indirect Light
Calculating Indirect Illumination
Working with Final Gather
Setting Final Gather Bounces
Using Sky Portals
Learning about Global Illumination
Setting Interior Night Lighting
Using Photometric Web Files
Enabling Global Illumination

Rendering

Introducing Rendering
Learning About Still Images
Understanding Still Image Resolution
Rendering Still Images
Setting Render Presets
Understanding Still Image File Types
Choosing Still Image File Types
Rendering Animations
Understanding Image Resolution for Animations
Setting Animation Resolution
Understanding Animation File Types
Creating a Preview Animation
Rendering Sequential Images
Using the RAM Player
Saving with Animation CoDecs
Discovering iRay
Visualizing Realistic Lighting with iRay

Cameras

Understanding the Camera's Importance
Discovering Traditional Camera Shots
Learning Effective Camera Distance
Changing Viewer Distance
Discovering Depth of Field
Adding Depth of Field to Control Focus
Understanding Camera Angles
Adjusting Camera Angles
Discovering Composition Essentials
Learning the Rule of Thirds
Implementing the Rule of Thirds
Discovering Diagonals
Establishing Diagonals
Understanding Animation Concepts
Discovering Object Animation
Exploring Keyframe Animation
Keyframing a Moving Object
Understanding Path Animation
Animating on a Path
Understanding Velocity Control
Applying an Ease Curve
Learning Camera Animation Basics
Separating Camera Position and Rotation Control
Animating a Dummy on a Path
Linking a Hierarchy

Effects and Dynamics

Understanding Particle Effects
Creating a Particle Flow
Discovering 3ds Max Dynamics
Simulating Rigid Bodies
Draping a Tablecloth
Using Render Effects
Activating Mental Ray Camera Glare
Adding a Volume Fire Effect

IK and Rigging

Discovering IK
Rigging a Mechanical Assembly
Introducing Character Animation Toolkit
Creating a CAT Rig
Scripting
Understanding Maxscript
Creating Scripted Objects
Introducing Scene Assembly
Learning the Concept of Short Scenes
Discovering Video Post
Using the Video Post Queue
Indicating Change of Time or Place
Adding a Crossfade Transition
Using Image Layers
Understanding Scene Layering
Rendering with Passes
Learning about Autodesk Composite
Compositing Multiple Layers

Output

Considering Final Output
Understanding Scene States
Setting up Scene States for Rendering
Understanding Batch Rendering
Configuring a Batch Rendering Queue
Configuring a Batch Rendering Queue
Understanding Print Resolution
Controlling Print Size
Exploring Gamma Correction
Setting Gamma Correction
Creating Special Image Types
Discovering the Panorama Exporter
Creating a Panorama File
Outputting for Cinema
Saving OpenEXR Files

LEED Lighting Analysis

Introducing Lighting Analysis
Understanding Lighting Analysis
Learning Who Uses Lighting Analysis
Discovering How Lighting Analysis is Used
Identifying Lighting Analysis Integration
Introducing LEED Certification
Understanding LEED Certification
Validating LEED Lighting
Discovering the Lighting Analysis UI
Using the Lighting Analysis Menu
Working with the Lighting Analysis Assistant
Identifying Issues for Lighting Analysis
Examining Scene and Modeling Issues
Building to Scale
Understanding 3D Lighting Design
Examining Real World Lighting

Lighting the Scene

Understanding Lighting Preparation
Creating a Ground Plane
Discovering the Daylight System
Adding a Daylight System
Configuring the Daylight System
Exploring Skylight Portals
Adjusting Exposure Control
Scene Materials
Understanding Scene Materials
Identifying Scene Materials
Creating Material for the Ground Plane
Adding Beige Wall Paint Material
Adjusting The BRDF Function Curve
Exploring Window and Frame Materials
Using The Multi/Sub-Object Material
Adding an Autodesk Material Glazing for Windows
Applying an Autodesk Material Metal for the Window Frames

Lighting Analysis for Presentation

Introducing Lighting Analysis for Presentation
Understanding Lighting Analysis Tools
Using the Lighting Analysis Assistant
Incorporating Light Meters
Configuring Lighting Analysis Image Overlay

Rendering an Analysis

Rendering a Complete Analysis
Adjusting Exposure
Configuring Mental Ray
Setting Common Rendering Settings
Rendering a Final Image

Introduction

Core Concepts

Introducing building information modeling (BIM)
Working in one model with many views
Understanding Revit element hierarchy

Getting Comfortable with the Revit Environment

Using the Recent Files screen and the Application menu
Using the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT)
Understanding context ribbons
Using the Project Browser and navigating views
Using the Properties palette
Selection and modification basics
Accessing Revit options

Starting a Project

Creating a new project
Understanding the importance of template files
Understanding project settings
Opening and saving projects
Adding levels
Adding grids
Adding columns

Modeling Basics

Adding walls
Using snaps
Understanding wall properties and wall types
Locating walls
Using the modify tools
Adding doors and windows
Using constraints
Using Autodesk Seek

Links, Imports, and Groups

Working with DWG files
Understanding CAD inserts
Creating a group
Working with Revit links
Managing links

Sketch-Based Modeling Components

Working with floors
Working with footprint roofs
Working with extrusion roofs
Working with stairs
Working with railings
Working with ceilings

Complex Walls

Creating a custom basic wall type
Understanding stacked walls
Adding curtain walls
Adding curtain grids, mullions, and panels
Creating wall sweeps

Visibility and Graphic Controls

Using object styles
Working with visibility - graphic overrides
Using Hide – Isolate

Rooms

Adding rooms
Controlling room numbering
Understanding room bounding elements

Schedules and Tags

Understanding tags
Adding schedules
Modifying schedule

Annotation and Details

Adding text
Adding dimensions
Adding detail items

The Basics of Families

Understanding families
Adding new families
Deleting families from project

Sheets, Plotting, and Publishing

Adding sheets
Working with placeholder sheets
Outputting sheets to a DWF file
Exporting to AutoCAD
Plotting and creating a PDF

Site and Topography
- Creating in-place mass object
- Creating and modifying mass objects
- Adding a site within Revit
- Splitting the surface
- Creating subregions
- Adding site components
- Adding building pads to displace earth
- Creating a toposurface by instance
- Creating a graded region
Creating Families
- Creating a basic family
- Using a complex family
- Creating an in-place family
Rendering and Presentation
- Creating new Materials
- Inserting light components
- Creating an exterior rendering
- Interior rendering
- Creating walkthroughs
- Creating a solar study
Importing and Coordinating Revit Models
- Linking a Revit Structure model
- Activating Copy Monitor
- Running interference detection
Project Collaboration
- Enabling and utilizing work sharing
- Working in the Revit shared environment
Phasing and Design Options
- Managing project phasing
- Creating an existing phasing plan
- Demolishing components
- Examining phase filters
- Creating design options

Understand The New Photoshop CS6 Interface
Getting To Know The Work Area
Understanding Photoshop Fundamentals
Understanding Layers
Understanding Photoshop tools
- Marquee Selection & Move Tools
- Lasso tools & Quick Selection Tools
- Crop Tool, Eyedropper, Spot Healing Brush, Content Aware Move & Brush
  Tool
- Clone Stamp, History Brush, Eraser & Paint Bucket
- Blur Tool, Dodge Tool, Pen Tool & Type Tool
- Shapes Tool, Hand Tool & Zoom Tool
- Understanding and editing Text

Understanding Adjustments

Editing Images and saving it by different extensions.

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