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MAKING AN ANIMATION   The first step was to use the TEXT tool, and the EXTRUDE tool to give it a third dimension.  We also learned how to use the BEVEL tool to also give it a third dimension, however with rounded corners 

ADDING CAMERAS AND LIGHTS  Using the lamp modeled and textured in the previous class, we started to work on the image composition, achieved by adding a camera, and the light sources in the image.  We firstly added the fire effect inside the lamp using the GIZMO feature, in AMBIENT.  We then used target light spots to create new and better renders of our lamp.  By learning how to make certain objects of our scene opaque do the target light features, as 3dmax sometime dos not recognize the areas which should be shaded. By doing this we are able to increase the likelihood and realism of our image. 

ADDING A SURROUNDING SCENE, MATERIALS, AND TEXTURES  Using the lamp modeled in the previous class, we started to work on the image surroundings. We added a table, floor, and walls to create a compositional rendered image.  Using what we had learned in the previous class we used the box tool to add these new objects   Each object becomes a different layer.  We were then introduced to the material editor. This is where we are able to apply materials and textures to the objects created. Images are added as "bitmaps" in the diffuse colour map. Meaning that image would appear planned on to the surface of the object.  In order to achieve a more realistic render, there are various variants in which we can change inside the material we are creating. Aspects such as glossiness, specular and refraction levels can be changed.  We are also able to add other maps into the material editor, such as bump and normal maps to add a 3d quality to the material, giving it mor

MODELING A LAMP Explanation of menus, how to create a shape and modify it using the 3D Max modifying tools. How to use the clipping tool to move the objects and move set objects along a specific axis,  SUBTRACT, BOOLEAN OPERATIONS.  COMPOUND OBJECTS INTERACT with different shapes.  Modify - TAPER, gizmo (concave and convex) Modify - STRETCH Modify - NOISE Each object becomes a different layer.  menus add a shape - cylinder taurous subtract taper and add flame adding noise  to flame revolve along and axis (drawing a line) how to stretch adding a table