Using basic features of 3ds Max, you’ll create a simple battlefield scene made up of a cannon, a rock, a tree, and a windmill. You’ll also add a camera and use it to view the scene from different angles.
This tutorial, intended for those new to 3ds Max, offers a quick introduction to the world of 3D.
The final steps show you how to add some basic animation, then turn the results into a multimedia file.
The battlefield
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
- Open a scene
- View a scene from different angles and perspectives
- Model objects and apply realistic materials
- Move and animate objects
- Render the scene and save it as a multimedia file
Skill level: Beginner
Time to complete: 1 hour
Preparation for This Tutorial
- If you have not already done so, go to http://www.autodesk.com/3dsmax-tutorials-scene-files-2016 and download the tutorial files.
- Unzip the files into a folder that is easy to find, such as the top of your Documents folder.
The new folder will be 3ds Max 2016 Tutorials Scene Files, unless you decide to change the name.
- To open the file for a particular exercise, click and navigate to the file.