# ArchViz from Scratch with 3ds Max and Corona Renderer | Domestika

> A course by Gustavo Correa · Architecture & Spaces · Beginner
> 58 lessons (11h 7m) · 97% of the 495 student ratings are positive

When architect Gustavo Correa first took interest in the world of 3D, he decided to opt for a software that would open doors to different creative areas and discovered the true power of 3ds Max. This software is one of the most complete and professional tools for ArchViz projects, thanks to its intuitive tools, hyperrealistic aesthetics, and the possibility of connecting it with other programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Revit. 

In this 5-course Domestika Basics, learn how to use 3ds Max from scratch and achieve professional-level architectural visualizations with Corona Renderer.

Start by learning how to install and set up 3ds Max. Get to know the interface, keyboard shortcuts, how to import files, and the creation panel. Quickly discover why this software is one of the most used for digital image creation.

Modeling is the main topic of the second course. Familiarize yourself with the modifiers that 3ds Max has and begin modeling your final project, paying attention to details like furniture and vegetation, to optimizing geometry.

Then, work on the different materials in the scene. Discover the philosophy behind physically accurate materials and learn how to make them work under different light conditions as they would in real life.

In the fourth course, experiment with lighting, something essential to achieving a successful image. See how to create cameras, explore the different types of lighting, and the different atmospheric effects you can achieve.

Finally, Gustavo explains what a rendering engine is. He goes through how it works together with 3D software to read shapes and obtain images that are interpreted through light and color. He shows you some examples of his work and images created by people he admires.


 #### Technical requirements


 
⦁ Microsoft Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 Professional.
⦁ Intel or AMD 64-bit multicore processor with the SSE4.2 instruction set.
⦁ 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB or more recommended).

⦁ 9 GB of free disk space for installation.
⦁ See 3DS Max Certified Hardware for a detailed list of recommended graphics cards and systems.

⦁ A three-button mouse.

## Content

### Welcome

In this first course we will begin to familiarize ourselves with 3ds Max, you will learn how to install it and its basic configuration. You will also learn about the interface, units of measurement, keyboard shortcuts, importing files into 3ds Max, and the creation panel. In addition, I will briefly tell you why this _software_ is one of the most used in different areas for the creation of computer-generated images. On the other hand, you will see the most common errors that happen when using this software. Finally, during the practice you will find and organize your assets which will serve you at the moment you have your architectural scene ready.

### Modifiers in 3ds Max

During this course you will learn all the essentials in modeling to visualize architecture. You will start by learning about the modifiers that 3ds Max has and you will install Corona Renderer. You will also learn about the administration of the _folders_ for the projects and you will insert the images of the plans. You will also know how to order the objects within the l_ayers_ and on the Edit Poly, which is essential for modeling. You will start with the modeling of our project, so you will model different details such as the walls, the roofs, the floors, the terrain, the fixed furniture and the joinery. Besides this you will import the vegetation, you will know how to create Corona Proxies and how to distribute the vegetation randomly. Finally, you will have the opportunity to put into practice everything you have learned throughout this second course.

### 3ds Max Installation and Basic Configuration


### Introduction to the 3ds Max Interface


### System and Measure Units in 3ds Max


### Navigation and Keyboard Shortcuts


### Panel Creation


### Import and Export Files in 3ds MAX


### Common mistakes


### Practice: Search and organize assets


## Audio and subtitles

**Audio:** Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish

**Subtitles:** Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, ro, id

[ArchViz from Scratch with 3ds Max and Corona Renderer](https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/1386-archviz-from-scratch-with-3ds-max-and-corona-renderer)