AV4672-V - Using Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design, Autodesk
Revit®, and iray® to Render Compelling Photographic Scenes
Steven Schain
Autodesk Certified Instructor
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Class Summary
This virtual class introduces designers to the real world use of and
best practices for rendering Revit models using 3ds Max and iray.
Learn key techniques for working with Revit models inside of 3ds
Max, and what it takes to render photographic quality images using
iray. This class will introduce the use of traditional architectural
photographic techniques and composition to create compelling
images. See how you can get ahead of the competition by creating
visually compelling, photorealistic renderings using photographic
compositions and iray.
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About the Speaker
 Trainer / Instructor
 Teaching 3ds since 3D Studio DOS Release 3.
 Autodesk Certified Instructor since 1998.
 Trainer - Spectralight Images, LLC (3ds Max / Maya)
 Author
 Autodesk Fundamentals Courseware
 CAD Learning online 3ds Max courseware
 Co-developer of Autodesk’s 3ds Max Fundamentals Standards
 Co-developer of Autodesk Certified Instructor Program
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www.the3dprofessor.com
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Course Content
This course will cover:
 Preparing
and exporting a Revit design
 Linking to a Revit FBX file
 Basic model cleanup
 Working with Materials
 Adjusting the Daylight system
 Establishing a viewpoint
 Rendering the scene using Iray
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this class, you will be able to:
 Successfully
link to a Revit model from within 3ds Max 2012
 Edit and apply Autodesk Library materials to a model
 Control and configure the daylight system
 Place cameras using compositional rules
 Correct image distortion using a camera correction modifier
 Adjust scene exposure to establish the optimum light levels and
render a scene using the iray renderer.
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Preparing the model
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Preparing the model
 Exporting
an FBX from Revit
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Linking the Revit FBX file
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Linking the Revit FBX file
 Linking
to a Revit FBX model
 Preset options
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Scene Preparation and Cleanup
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Scene Preparation and Cleanup
 Cleaning
the linked model
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Removing RPC helpers
 Removing interior lights
 Removing unused cameras
 Changing object colors
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Using Autodesk Library Materials
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Using Autodesk Library Materials
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Selecting existing materials
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Using Autodesk Library Materials
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Editing existing materials
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Using Autodesk Library Materials
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Assigning new materials
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Working with the Daylight System
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Working with the Daylight System
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Introduction to the Daylight system
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Sunlight and Skylight
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Working with the Daylight System
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Modifying the Daylight system
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Changing the time, date and location
North direction
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Establishing a Point of View
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Establishing a Point of View
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Composition basics
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Rule of thirds
Diagonals
Camera correction
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Rendering the scene
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Rendering the Scene
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Configure the renderer
 Iray
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Physically accurate lighting
Image quality improves over time
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Rendering the Scene
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Adjusting Scene Exposure
 Mr Photographic Exposure Control
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Rendering the Scene
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Rendering the final image
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Thank You
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