CG Foundations and Technology

Course Code

IMAG 172

Academic Year

2016-2017

There are many different features and tools available, within Autodesk 3ds Max, to assist in the production of Visual Effects. In particular, the animation tool set can be extremely useful in creating not only key-framed animation but also more complex procedural and physically simulated animations that add depth and reality to your work. Starting with fundamental animation concepts, students create a foundation of knowledge around standard practices and techniques. From there, various tools and resources that can be used to create basic interfaces and rigs to aid in the process of animating are examined. Finally, students explore different tools that can be utilized in creating physically accurate simulations. All topics in this course will be project driven.