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Carrara Studio 2

by Doug Sahlin
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Carrara Studio 2 is an exciting 3D graphics application that features tools for modeling, animation, rendering, and special effects, allowing you to create projects for the web, video, or for print. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Doug Sahlin will guide you through learning the tools of Carrara to create 3D scenes and objects, using the Spline, Vertex, and Metaball modelers, creating texture, rendering finished scenes, and creating and rendering animations. He begins with an introduction to the interface and the rooms of Carrara and with advice on how to plan your project. Once you are able to navigate the workspace and create objects, you will learn how to use the cameras and lighting. Some of the more advanced techniques you will learn about include creating intricate shapes, texturing your models, shading, animation techniques, animation with bones, rendering and exporting animations, and more. You will even learn to use Carrara with other software and learn where to find more resources to help optimize your use of this application. To start today, just click on one of the movie topics below.

Course content

Introducing Carrara8 lessons
Navigating the Workspace8 lessons
Managing Scene Elements14 lessons
Using the Cameras5 lessons
Lighting Your Scene13 lessons
Modeling with Modifiers6 lessons
Using the Spline Modeler8 lessons
Using the Vertex Modeler9 lessons
Using the Metaball Modeler4 lessons
Creating Terrains7 lessons
Advanced Modeling Techniques10 lessons
Texturing Your Models4 lessons
Creating Custom Shaders11 lessons
Using Shader Layers4 lessons
Advanced Shading Techniques8 lessons
Adding Special Effects6 lessons
Animating a Scene11 lessons
Character Animation4 lessons
Rendering a Scene6 lessons
Rendering an Animation4 lessons
Using Carrara with Other Software3 lessons
Conclusion2 lessons