CGDirectory says:
This is the first DVD that we have looked from 3DGamics.com
The Instructor takes you step by step through the construction and render of a great Loft Model and scene in 3DS Max. Watching the videos is like sitting behind an artist watching them work, with a running commentary on what is being created throughout.
Through the series of video files included in this DVD the following subjects are covered in 14 Parts.
Modeling of walls, windows, window frames, sofas, coffee table, stairs, rails, plasma tv, chairs, picture frames, stair supports. - Texturing of all the models created
- Lighting of the room
- Render Settings and test renders
- Final Adjustments to Lighting and Textures
- Final Rendering
Post Processing in Adobe Photoshop
From start to finish you get to see the construction of this Loft in its entirity. The full modeling process is covered, showing all the steps to achieve the models shown in the scene. You can see exactly what the artist is doing when it comes to texturing, lighting and rendering this scene, and in effect the content is run in realtime.
The video is of a very good quality at 1024x768 pixels, and will run nicely full screen if required. You will need the techsmith tscc codec to view these files, and it's only a small download and quick to install.
The sound is acceptible, we found it best using headphones so you are able to concentrate on what is going on, without other distractions from around you if you are in a busy environment.
You have to manually access the videos to view them, an interface to load up the videos would be nice, but considering the price tag this isn't much of a worry.
You get alot of tutorial for your money here, and it's nice to watch a project fully from start to finish including a little post processing.
We look forward to seeing more from 3DGamics!
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