A bouncing ball is a common first project for new animators. This classic example is an excellent tool for explaining basic animation methods in 3ds Max.

Different kinds of balls have different bounces.
Skill level: Beginner
Time to complete: 1 1/2 hours
Preparation for This Tutorial
- If you have not already downloaded the tutorial files (MAX scenes and other assets), download them now and unzip them into a project folder called
\Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 tutorials.
See Where to Find Tutorial Files.
- On the Quick Access toolbar, click
(Project Folder) and set your current project to Autodesk 3ds Max 2016 Tutorials.