This tutorial, intended for those new to 3ds Max, offers a quick introduction to the world of 3D.

Using basic features of the program, you’ll create a simple battlefield scene made up of a cannon, a rock, a tree, and a windmill. You’ll also add a camera and use it to view the scene from different angles.

The final steps show you how to add some basic animation, then turn the results into a multimedia file.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Open a scene
• View a scene from different angles and perspectives
• Model objects and apply realistic materials
• Move and animate objects
• Render the scene and save it as a multimedia file

Skill level: Beginner

Time to complete: 1 hour

Topics in this section

• Navigating a Scene
• Creating a Rock and a Tree
• Adding Materials to Objects In the Scene
• Animating the Scene
• Rendering the Animation