Animating in 3ds Max: Constraints, Controllers, and Wire Parameters

Learn about some of the fundamental tools available in Autodesk 3ds Max for creating and controlling animations.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files
• The 3ds Max project structure
• File gamma and unit handling
• What is an animation rig?
• The importance of pivot points in animation

1. Controllers

• Understanding controllers
• Accessing and working with controllers in the UI
• Working with waveforms
• Limit controller
• The rotation and position list controllers: Part one
• The rotation and position list controllers: Part two
• Creating a reaction: Part one
• Creating a reaction: Part two
• Motion capture setup
• Using motion capture
• Using the Spring controller

2. Constraints

• Constraints explained
• Using LookAt
• Adding to a path
• Forming an attachment
• Creating a link
• Handling orientation
• Controlling position

3. Wire Parameters

• Wire parameters explained
• Wiring example one
• Wiring example two
• Wiring example three

Conclusion

• What's next