3DS Max Animation


Documents and Notes for Distribution

  • Introduction to Animation Tools in Max: Notes Here.
  • Curves, Markers and Dope Sheets: Here. [+File]


    • Online References and Resources (Updated July 2011)

  • animationbooks.weebly.com
  • animationarchive.com
  • 12 Principles Wikipedia
  • 12 Principles Nathan Lightfoot
  • 12 Principles DigArtsUK
  • 1972 DIY Breakdown
  • 1987 DIY Breakdown
  • Laws of Cartoon Physics
  • Laws of Anime Physics
  • Example: Mickey Mouse Haunted House 1929
  • Example: What's Opera Doc Staging Example
  • Example: Road Runner Run-Cycle Example
  • Example: Kiss the Birdie Anticipation Example
  • Example: Pepe Rapid Motion Example
  • 3d Rig: 3dluvr.com
  • 3d Rig: creativecrash.com Butler Rig
  • 3d Rig: 3d-studio-max-free.blogspot.com
  • 3d Rig: creativecrash.com Ball Rig
  • 3d Rig: highend3d.com


    • After Effects


    Documents and Notes for Distribution

  • CS4 Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet: Mirrored Here.
  • Introduction to AE: Notes Here.
  • AE's 3D Tools: Notes Here.
  • Editing Video and Audio in AE: Notes Here.
  • Tips to Improve Your AE Efficiency: Notes Here.
  • The Advantages of 16-bit and 32-bit: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 1 - Colour: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 2 - Channels: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 3 - Expressions: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 4 - Time Effects: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 5 - Keys and Mattes: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 6 - Blur Effects: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 7 - Distortion Effects: Notes Here.
  • Introduction to AE Filters Part 8 - Particles, Generate Effects: Here.


    • Essential AE Tutorial Links (Updated March 2011)

  • hongkiat.com
  • videocopilot.com
  • motionworks.com
  • creativecow.net
  • ae.tutsplus.com
  • digitalmedianet.com
  • Cycore ("CC") Filter Summary


    • Blender


    Older training videos currently hosted at Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/user365228/videos


    Encore


    Essential Encore Tutorial Links (Updated March 2011)

  • Videocopilot.com Tutorial
  • Download the Encore Introduction pdf.
  • Download the Focus on Menus pdf.
  • Notes on the videocopilot.com method can be accessed Here.


    • Visual Merchandising


    Semester Outline: Download Here.
    Assignment 1 Coversheet: Download Here.
    Flash Portfolio Example File: Download Here.
    Flash Portfolio Tutorial Videos: Watch Here.

    Website Building Tutorials: Here.
    A Website Template Available Here.
    Porfolio Examples: One Two Three Four.
    Web Design Articles: One Two Three.