Introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max UI

An introduction to the 3ds Max interface, exploring the main panels, menus, toolbars, and viewports.

A deeper look at the bottom section of the 3ds Max UI, focusing on the timeline, playback controls, animation settings, and navigation tools.

An introduction to navigating the 3D viewport in 3ds Max, covering how to control the camera using orbit, pan, zoom, etc.

An explanation of the modifier stack in 3ds Max - what it is, how it works, why it’s essential, and how to use and customise modifier sets.

How to configure autosaves to minimise the risk of losing your work if the software crashes or if you realise you've made a mistake.

A walkthrough of creating objects properly in 3ds Max, exploring the different creation tools and how to add shapes and splines accurately.

Understanding the grid system - how it works, how to customise its size and spacing, and how adjusting the grid helps you model more accurately.

Customising 3ds Max to suit your workflow, covering key preference settings, hotkeys and actions, and how to set up tools and menu quads.

A guide to managing and organising objects, covering how to clean up your scene, rename groups of objects efficiently, and keep everything structured.

This episode introduces pivots in 3ds Max, explaining what they are and how they influence an object’s rotation, placement and behaviour.

Learn how to create a simple animation by setting keys on the timeline, moving objects over time, and understanding the basic principles of animation.

Learn how to manage visibility by hiding, unhiding, and freezing objects, making it easier to work inside busy scenes and focus on specific elements.