Are you looking for a tutorial that you can do that fulfills all of your
project criteria? Why not just go for it and ask questions here when you
get
stuck? (or ask your teacher since he/she is being paid to answer your
questions. - not that I'm not happy to offer advice.) Pretty much anything
you do would match the criteria. I mean, I can't imagine a minimally
complex
scene not involving at least three of those methods.
As far version of Max used in tutorials from what I've seen you won't have
to worry about things not being there or in a different place. Most of the
tutorials are in version prior to version 7 so you just have more bells
and
whistles but all the other controls are the same. And even if you find a
tutorial in 8 or 2008 you'll be ok until they show off a new feature. Was
there a version 9? Well, your screwed if you're three versions back! ;-)
What kind of stuff are you into? Maybe that would help me and others think
of a tutorial. I saw one years ago about creating a John of Arch character
that would be very good for you to try. It involved different methods of
manipulating a mesh and was good at giving you an overview of how to
tackle
a complex model. Even if you're not into biological objects the concepts
are
applicable to pretty much any type of thing - especially curved surfaces.
You'll have to search for it.
Personally I think I'd spend the time searching for good reference images
that you can use to base your model(s) on and gathering texture maps.
You've
got a pretty good sup****t network in case you get stuck and hey you're a
student, you're supposed to push the envelope and sometimes crash as a
result.
Michael
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"John Fitzsimons" <DELETEucwubqf02@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:r91dh2l90oq6akpn6olhp539jkbqlumng9@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Hi,
>
> I am studying 3D Studio Max at college. I have an assignment where I
> am allowed to do an internet tutorial. Here are the details ;
>
> 1. Create a detailed 3D model in 3D Studio Max 7
> of any object (room scene, space****p, every day objects etc.)
> 2. You may use available tutorials to create your model.
> 3. Your mark will be relative to the complexity of the model. For
> example a simple wineglass model will not result in a pass.
> 4. You must use surfaces and surface texture mapping. Remember to
> ensure your texture bitmaps are included on the CD in a folder called
> textures.
> 5. Include at least 3 of these methods Bevel, Mirror, Smooth
> Mesh, Texture Mapping, Polygon manipulation, Vertex manipulation,
> Lathe Tools and Sub patches.
> 6. The size of you object must be correct. For example don't
> submit a room model that is 10cm in length.
> 7. Submit your work on a CD with your name and student number
> clearly marked. Provide a fully rendered Jpeg of the model as well as
> the 3D studio file.
>
> The main problem I am having is that many tutorials leave out steps.
> They aren't for people who have never used the program before.
>
> Secondly, I want one that can be done on version 7. Many don't say
> which version the tutorial is for so I am not sure whether menu items
> etc. will be in the correct place.
>
> Many are too hard, or too easy, or do not fit the above criteria.
>
> Can anyone here help me out with the above please ?
>
> Regards, John.
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