In
this tutorial, you will use a model of a Mediterranean villa to
learn more about materials and how they can improve the realism
of a scene.
In this tutorial, you
learn how to:
- Create simple materials and apply them
to objects
- Create a multi-sub/object material for
more complex objects
- Apply texture maps to model real-world
surfaces such as wood, foliage, and stone
- Apply bump maps to improve the realism
of texture maps
- Use the Propagate option when you work
with instanced objects
Skill level: Beginner
Time to complete: 1 1/2
hours
Preparation for This Tutorial
- If you have not already downloaded the
tutorial files (MAX scenes and other assets), download them now
and unzip them into a project folder called \Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011 tutorials. See
Where to Find Tutorial Files.
- On the Quick Access toolbar, click
(Project Folder) and set
your current project to Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011 Tutorials.
