Intro To Uvw Unwrapping In 3Ds Max For Games

Master UVW Unwrapping for your game props as we guide you step-by-step through the most important tools in 3ds Max!
What you'll learn
Learn to UVW Unwrap your game assets in 3ds Max
Understand the very basics of UVW Unwrapping for 3d
Learn the basic, core UI of the UVW Editor in 3ds Max
Requirements
A copy of Autodesk's 3ds Max
Description
Using 3ds Max, we'll take an introductory look at UVW unwrapping, learn about hotkeys and setting up your UI to maximize your unwrapping efficiency, and then move straight on to unwrapping our Oil Tower prop. As we simplify the many tasks associated with unwrapping, we'll breakdown some of the most commonly used tools and have you unwrapping your assets in no time. About the Instructor: Don Ott has been working in the game industry as a 3d artist for over 8 years, and is the co-founder and owner of 3dmotive.com, which produces high-quality, game art and 3d related tutorials by industry pros! He is currently a Senior Artist at High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, CA, currently working on his 6th AAA title, slated for release in 2015. He is also a professor at Laguna College of Art and Design where he teaches Game Asset Modeling. You can see more of Don's work at www.donaldott.com.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction to the Principles
Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course
Lecture 2 The Purpose of UVW Unwrapping
Lecture 3 Adding the Unwrap Modifier
Lecture 4 Navigating the Unwrap Window
Lecture 5 Unwrapping a Simple Box
Section 2: Learn by Doing - Unwrapping our Game Prop
Lecture 6 Saving Your UV Settings as Default
Lecture 7 Planning Ahead!
Lecture 8 Instancing and the Stitch Tool
Lecture 9 Using the Relax Tool
Lecture 10 Important Unwrapping Tools
Lecture 11 Unwrapping a Curved Shape
Lecture 12 Unwrapping a Hose
Lecture 13 Packing UVs and Closing
Lecture 14 Bonus Lecture: Further Learning with 3dmotive
Absolute beginners to 3ds Max,Anyone who struggles with UVs or Unwrapping their 3d objects


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