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Technical Director Training Volume 2 for Softimage XSI

Duration: 6 hours

Technical Director Volume 2 is a beginner level scripting DVD for Softimage XSI.

Technical Director Volume 2 starts off by constructing motion control Scripted Operators for easing and spring effects. Covering basic math and physics theories, the DVD will showcase the creation of the DYNAMO scripted plugin.

The DYNAMO plugin is included with this DVD.

Author: Charbel Koueik Platform: Softimage XSI 7 and above

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Technical Director Training Volume 1 for Softimage XSI

Duration: 4 hours

Technical Director Volume 1 is an beginner level training DVD for Softimage XSI. It builds on concepts acquired in Scripting 101 to introduce Scripted Operators using Jscript.

Technical Director Volume 1 starts off by showcasing the difference between expressions and scripted operators, and after several practical examples, finishes off by coding, from scratch, a Measuring Tape Plugin.

Vectors and Transformations are explained in much detail. Although ICE is not covered in this series, the math presented makes it the perfect introduction to ICE!

Scene files and scripts are included with this DVD.

Author: Charbel Koueik Platform: Softimage XSI 7 and above

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Automatic Rigging for Softimage XSI (part 2 of the Automatic Rigging series)

Duration: 6 hours 25mn

Automatic Rigging is an intermediate level training DVD for Softimage XSI. It builds on concepts acquired in Scripting 101 to script out the creation of an advanced film quality rig using both VBscript and Jscript.

Automatic Rigging starts off by creating functions that will be used to automate the process of building the RiggingPRO rig, with advanced features such as automatic twisting, stretching, an animation control panel and much more...

The finished addon is supplied for free with this DVD.

Author: Charbel Koueik Platform: Softimage XSI 5.1 and above

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Scripting 101 for Softimage XSI (part 1 of the Automatic Rigging series)

Duration: 2 hours 38mn

Scripting 101 is a beginner level training DVD for Softimage XSI. It introduces XSI artists to scripting techniques using both VBscript and Jscript.

Scripting 101 requires no prerequisite programming knowledge. The author will introduce programming concepts in an artist friendly manner, and will finish off by producing 2 scripts, the Spacer Tool and and Rig Guide scripts.

Author: Charbel Koueik Platform: Softimage XSI 5.1 and above

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RiggingPRO for Softimage XSI

Duration: 3 hours 47mn

RiggingPRO is an advanced rigging training DVD for Softimage XSI. It features IK FK Blending, arm leg spine stretching, custom paramters, Automatic and Manual Twisting, color coding and much more.

RiggingPRO will start off from scratch with a humanoid model (supplied with the DVD) and ends up with a film-production-level rig ready to animate. All the steps are included. Source files included. No scripts or plugins required.

Author: Charbel Koueik Platform: Softimage XSI 5.x and above

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RiggingPRO for 3DS MAX

Duration: 4 hours 10mn

RiggingPRO is the most advanced rigging training for 3DS MAX available anywhere.
This training DVD covers FK IK blending, arm leg and spine stretching, automatic limb twisting, advanced foot roll, banking and much more.

Author: Charbel Koueik Platform: 3DS MAX 8.x and above

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ArchiCD II for 3DS MAX

Duration: 4 hours

ArhiCD II, or Architectural Modeling and Rendering vol II, is a video training kit for 3DS MAX covering the modeling, texturing and lighting of an Atrium, from start to finish.
New fast and efficient techniques are used for the modeling, still retaining high precision and accuracy. Mental Ray 3.4 is used for the lighting, with a fast and efficient workflow to deliver high quality renders for both still and animation.
This title builds on concepts acquired in ArchiCD I, but does not require ArchiCD I for the learning experience.

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3DS MAX Foundations: Lighting & Materials

Duration: 5 hours 10 mn

3DS MAX Foundations: Lighting & Materials is a video tutorial kit that covers lighting and surfacing techniques under the 3DS MAX platform. The topics covered range from Scanline rendering to Final Gathering and Global Illumination using Mental Ray. Various examples explore serveral surfacing techniques to generate intricate material networks, ranging from Procedural mapping to masked Photoshop texturing. This course is ideal for Teachers and Students alike, for it covers one semester of lighting training in a typical animation colledge.

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Softimage XSI training Bundle!

Get 3 XSI training titles from the growing library of 3DQUAKERS for a discounted price. With these highly popular training kits, you will get up and running with XSI in no time. Start with Architectural Modeling, then dive into the exciting world of Character Animation. Then get up to speed with Dynamics and Expressions with Vehicle Rigging.
If you ever wanted to start learning XSI, you are coming from another application, or simply want to enhance your XSI capabilities with highly efficient workflow and techniques, then this bundle is for you!
So go ahead and place your order now and take advantage of this offer!

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Interactive Vehicle Rig for Softimage XSI

Author : Charbel Koueik Duration: 2 hours License: per seat

Ever wanted to know how the Pro's do it?
You want to master the use of Math and Expressions within XSI?
Want to stunn your boss with your technical abilities?
If your answer is YES, then Interactive Vehicle Rigging is for you.
Interactive Vehicle Rig is a video training kit for Softimage XSI that explains in full detail the process of creating interactive vehicle simulations using XSI's dynamics system. It's very much like building a car game control system within XSI.

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Introduction to Architectural Modeling for Softimage XSI

Author : Charbel Koueik Duration: 2 hours License: per seat

Introduction to Architectural Modeling is a beginner level training kit that introduces the exciting world of architectural modeling under the Softimage XSI 4 platform. The author starts from a 2D floor plan imported from AutoCAD, and builds upon it until a complete house structure is finished, enabling you to create any imaginable 3D structure starting from a 2D plan. Special attention is given to units and precise measurements, so that the final product is accurate and still compatible with the general XSI unit system.
Also covered in detail are techniques used to create Parametric Doors and Windows. You will be learning how to create these objects procedurally, and give them a parametric user interface, so they can be used in any architectural project.

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ArchiCD

Author : Charbel Koueik

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Architectural Modeling & Rendering is an Intermediate level video training CD that uses the 3DS MAX software to create compelling architectural visualization. This is a complete solution for artists wanting to dive into the exciting world of architectural visualization.
It covers , in full detail, the art and techniques behind creating photorealistic Perspective Renderings inside 3DS MAX6.
Read the F.A.Q. before you place an order to check the system requirements and how 3DQUAKERS licensing works.

Character Animation Vol I is a self-paced Video Training tutorial for Softimage XSI 4 . It introduces the basic principles of Character Animation and applies this knowledge to the XSI workflow, taking advantage of the powerful capabilities of the Animation Mixer.
Rated 9/10 for tutorial quality in 3DWORLD magazine!
Read the F.A.Q. before you place an order to check the system requirements and how 3DQUAKERS licensing works.

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3DS MAX Foundations: Animation

Duration: 3:45 hours License: per seat

3DS MAX Foundations vol 1 is the newest training kit from 3DQUAKERS. It takes the user from the beginner to the intermediate level, with solid foundations and highly efficient workflow. This title covers mostly animation workflow techniques, ranging from Modifiers to Particles to Video Post to Animation Controllers. This course is ideal for Teachers and Students alike, for it covers one semester of animation training in a typical animation colledge.

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ArchiCD

Author : Charbel Koueik

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Author : Charbel Koueik

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In this 1-hour video tutorial, you will learn how to control final gathering, global illumination and caustics within Mental Ray to create a realistic animated water surface inside a cornell box.

In this 1-hour video tutorial, you will learn how to create a variety of plants and grass inside a flower bed inside 3DS MAX without using any plugins.

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Spiral Stairs using Softimage XSI 4 Download
Intro to Character Modeling Download
Mental Ray Area Lights is a video tutorial on controlling Area Lights in Mental Ray. Download
PolyModeling is a video tutorial on modeling a sword in XSI. Download
Animation Controllers is a video tutorial on using Constraints and Controllers under 3DS MAX. Download

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Cinematic FX vol 1

CarRig

Rigging for 3DS MAX

Rigging

furniture models collection

Furniture

Coming first quarter of 2005!
This series will cover photorealistic cinematic effects recreation.
Volume 1 will focus on T-REX Modeling, Rigging and Animation.

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Introduction to Rigging is a 7-part video tutorial that explains, in full detail, the theories and techniques behind creating a full-body human rig in 3DS MAX 6. The author starts by creating bones, constraints and wire parameters to create a custom rig.

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A collection of more than 45 high-quality models in 3DS MAX 6 format, completely textured and ready for render.The models are ideal for Interior Designers and Architects looking for good yet affordable furniture models to populate their 3D renderings.

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