As a 3D generalist working in architecture, engineering, construction, or manufacturing, it's essential to understand Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD). USD is quickly becoming the industry standard for data exchange between different software applications. USD offers a powerful and efficient way to manage large and complex 3D scenes, allowing for better collaboration between different departments, and reducing the risk of errors during the production pipeline. In addition, USD enables the creation of real-time workflows using original source data, allowing for faster iteration and feedback. With the rise of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), distributed computing, and cloud data aggregation, USD's importance will only increase. A strong understanding of USD will empower 3D generalists to work more efficiently and effectively with multiple data sources between different teams.

With the visualization and 3D rendering software market projected to hit $7.43 billion by 2028, demand for 3D visualization artists continues to rise across various industries. Specialized education programs are critical for equipping artists with up-to-date knowledge, yet there are few such programs. CG Spectrum is addressing this with a new career-focused visualization pathway developed by industry, for industry. Starting with a foundation in visualization with later specializations in architecture, product, and industrial, students go from zero technical skills to becoming proficient visualization artists. To ensure graduates are job-ready, we're inviting industry leaders to join our Visualization Advisory Board. By doing so, you can network with other leaders, keep abreast of the latest trends, develop education solutions to address industry needs and challenges, and directly impact and inspire the next wave of 3D artists. Let's work together to shape 3D visualization education.

The complexities around digital twins are usually enough to make most tech enthusiasts in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries think twice before embarking upon their use. From setting up IoT hubs and sensors to linking them with intelligent models and hosting them in client-facing experiences, the concept can be daunting. However, developments in gaming engines and their innate customization and ability to craft a story and experience mean that they are fast becoming great tools in the creation of digital twins. In this talk, we will look at the steps and stages involved in creating a digital-twin experience using the Unreal Engine game machine, in addition to showcasing industry case studies. We will break down the steps, from linking models from packages such as Revit software and 3ds Max software, to connecting to simple sensor data and visualizing the output. Here we explore the toolset and process required to help you embark on your own first digital twin.

365 Materials Challenge started as a case study to create realistic materials. The goal: create one physically based rendering (PBR) material per day. In this demo, we'll learn how Open Shading Language (OSL) maps and Arnold Renderer helped us achieve this goal. We'll explain how to make the transition from 3ds Max legacy maps to OSL maps, and describe some tips and techniques for making the best use of OSL maps. Then we'll show how to create photorealistic materials with Arnold Renderer with OSL maps and Arnold's Standard Surface. Then, we'll see how Autodesk’s Physical Material is the best software for studios and individuals handling multiple renderers. Last, we'll look at techniques for starting to use Arnold Renderer for architectural visualization, and explore why it is such a powerful tool.

Join Xometry’s Greg Paulsen for an in-depth comparison between five major, plastic 3D printing processes. In this talk, you will learn what makes them unique, how they are used, and what to consider when choosing an additive manufacturing process. Paulsen will discuss the following industrial 3D printing methods: HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF); selective laser sintering (SLS); fused deposition modeling (FDM); stereolithography (SLA); and carbon digital light synthesis (DLS). Whether it’s cost concerns, mechanical function, performance environment, cosmetics, or output, this topic will help steer the design approach for end-use 3D-printed parts. The presentation will conclude with an open question-and-answer session.

This class will teach you a typical workflow for creating a basic rendering of a scene using the highly efficient renderer Arnold, which was incorporated into 3ds Max 2018 software. The class will begin with a brief overview of the Arnold renderer before learning to use Arnold-specific lights to illuminate the scene. You will learn about the shaders provided for Arnold and how to modify the parameters of the Arnold Standard Surface shader to create different kinds of materials. Finally, we will use the Arnold renderer to render the scene.

Last year we brought you “Tips, Tricks, and the Future for Forge Model Derivative Services.” We’re bringing even more goodies to this year’s presentation. We will include more details around the Revit flag to generate rooms and spaces for viewing. We will cover how you can use the model derivative data to do model version comparison. Finally, again we will preview some of the coming features in Model Derivative Service, including the improved SVF2 Forge Viewer format.

This class will be an amazing experience. We will show you a new way to use 3ds Max software and other computer graphics (CG) tools in collaboration with historians, such as Egyptologists, to reconstruct heritage architecture and other monuments. The class will consist of two parts. The first part will be a quick review of the ancient Egyptian tombs, the way they were built, and why they have been destroyed. The second part will address techniques used for CG reconstruction of a masterpiece—the tomb of Nefertari. You'll see the complete workflow from idea to final visualization. We’ll show how textures were reconstructed in Adobe Photoshop, and how 3D models were created and textured in 3ds Max software, then lit and rendered using Corona Renderer. This reconstruction was presented for a 360-degree clip for planetarium use and a stereoscopic clip for National Geographic.

In the real world, one program just can’t do it all. Sketching, massing models, final design, animation, and rendering of engineering models; this class will discuss the workflow for using multiple Autodesk products in a production environment. Discover the ins and outs of this workflow, starting with a SketchBook, moving to a massing model, then Inventor software for final design, and finally 3ds Max software and Arnold software to render the final animation. Learn how Drive can help manage the workflow files, review the Inventor-to-3ds-Max import process, and learn how to render photo-quality images. Use Physical Materials and the Sun Positioner to simulate outdoor lighting and composition to create compelling images. Utilize the Physical Camera controls to adjust the scene exposure and depth of field. Get ahead of the competition by learning to create your renderings using photographic composition in a streamlined workflow.

Whether you are VDI or RDP, updates happen after the image. Learn how to deploy small-scale or multioffice locations without Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Keep a pulse on staff’s software versions and patches. Learn how to maximize your current deployment package, and utilize new or existing scripts for users. Discover how to see company inventory on the fly. This applies to Revit software, AutoCAD software, Navisworks software, InfraWorks software, 3D Max software, and more.

This class is part 2 of the top rated lecture class of 2019 of the same name. This class will highlight more of the 25 classes that he has taught classes at Autodesk University since 2012. This class will be presented at a high-speed format that’s guaranteed to be fun, fast, and entertaining—from modeling a cow in Revit software to modeling complex structure to using Dynamo. So sit back and enjoy the ride of eight years’ worth of classes volume 2. You’ll be energized by his infectious, passionate style of presenting complex topics and making them easy to understand. No matter your discipline or how you use Revit, you’ll learn something of value and see the different ways to use Revit. This class will cover more than 25 classes and it’s going to be fast and fun from this speaker who has won the 1st place AU speaker award a record 7 times since 2012.

An insight into media content creation, delivery and resilience. How for years we have been scratching the surface of hybrid rendering CPU/GPU and how we have been forced to embrace it today. At the beginning of the year the world was turned upside down, one day we were traveling, having fun at opening ceremonies, filming interviews and at the word of “cut” we were told we had to work from home until further notice. Luckily in hindsight we were prepared to work remotely all at once, we had the right tools and the infrastructure to do so, many projects continued to move forward, some got put on hold but many new ones started to come in. Interactive web tours, Real time experiences, Real time video walls, Virtual Sales centers with 360 immersive Real time interactives and the list goes on. Lets take a look at the Software and Hardware that helped us move forward, lets talk about how we fast tracked into the future of Architectural Visualization.

As part of our 2022 product releases, many products will include a faster install and easier deployment experience that will automate critical updates, customize and streamline deployment, and let users get up and running instantly without any downtime. Come learn from an expert about the new install experience!

Meet with the 3ds Max product team and one special customer guest to learn how we are enhancing workflows in modeling, texturing, asset publishing, and visualization for real-time 3D content production, with a specific focus on e-commerce applications. 3D content on the web is changing the way purchase decisions are made. From interactive models to augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), there has never been a greater demand from content creators to develop high-quality, photorealistic models on shorter and shorter deadlines. In this session, you will hear from the 3ds Max product team about what we've been up to with modern content-creation tools and asset repurposing workflows. You will also discover what we believe the future looks like and how to join the conversation

Generally, the Design Automation API enables you to integrate an automated batch processor into a pipeline to process files in the cloud. In the Design Automation context, Revit software, AutoCAD software, and Inventor software generally work with native file formats; but in the case of 3ds Max software, the list of file formats that we can import and work with is more extensive. This traditional strength of 3ds Max—of importing and working with a huge number of file formats—opens the way for multiple workflows, including visualization. In this class, we will present an overview of some possible Design Automation rendering workflows, as well as discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each workflow. We will explore the benefits with a pros-and-cons approach, including costs (time and credits), which will help you decide the ultimate approach and benefits.

In this class, the speaker will share the Fusion 360 free-form modeling tips and tricks that were used to model the Ironman Suit and the Ironman Armor: Mark XLIV—HulkBuster. The process of making these suits was presented at Autodesk University 2017 and 2018. These two models were also posted on the Fusion 360 Gallery: (https://gallery.autodesk.com/projects/110798/ironman-suit), and (https://gallery.autodesk.com/projects/120141/iron-man-armor-mark-xliv—-hulkbuster)

In this class, we'll walk you through the process of understanding the 3ds Max software development kit (SDK) development and scripting tools to create custom plug-ins and tools for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. We'll go over the fundamentals of SDK creation, such as the 3ds Max API, MAXScript, and the pymxs Python module. We'll demonstrate how to capitalize on these tools to create custom plug-ins and utilities. You'll learn the fundamentals of MAXScript and pymxs, as well as how to use them to automate operations, alter the 3ds Max interface, and create unique workflows. We'll also go through SDK development in detail and teach you how to create custom tools and plug-ins for 3ds Max. We'll touch on frequent learning mistakes to avoid and learning pathways to ensure productivity throughout the learning process. We'll also provide some pointers on how to handle MaxPlus-to-pymxs porting. And we'll introduce the Autodesk Platform Services Design Automation for 3ds Max service.

As AI rapidly advances, we stand at the crossroads of AI's immense potential and the risk and challenges it brings. How will this revolutionary technology affect our workflows and jobs? Join us to learn how the latest AI innovations can accelerate creativity, visualization, and simulation instead of replacing our skills. Get an inside look at experimental projects that transform co-creation between designers and AI. With the right mindset and tools, we can harness AI as a partner to accelerate our creativity, not replace it. Be part of the AI revolution and discover how to co-create the future of accelerated design and creativity!

In this session, we'll delve into the challenges that artists and production teams face when handling architectural visualization projects. We'll explore how we can use 3ds Max software, one of the most robust and powerful tools available, to overcome these challenges and maintain a balance between creativity and production efficiency. Taking inspiration from Brick Visual, one of the leading companies in architectural visualization, we will discuss their successful strategies for managing projects and how they solve production challenges. We'll explore how Pulze Scene and Render Manager can help companies and individuals to be organized while preserving creativity. From establishing standards and naming conventions to minimizing errors and enhancing collaboration, participants will gain valuable insights into optimizing workflows, fixing scene errors, and maximizing render capacity.

Web 3.0 is here, and industries and organizations need to be prepared to upgrade their existing content to 3D at scale. Many brands have already invested in 3D design to improve manufacturing, but haven't yet scratched the surface on the potential scalability with game engines to create interactive training, run simulations for better planning, or create more dynamic sales materials. How should organizations be thinking about their 3D strategies? Join Ashley Crowder, a pioneer in 3D and spatial computing technology, who will demo how 3D assets can be interoperable and used across the metaverse, e-commerce, product lifecycle management (PLM), and more to improve employee training, increase speed to market, and boost sales. She will present case studies—including Kohler, Merrell, and Michael Kors—that provide real-life examples on best practices for 3D designs from AutoCAD, Maya, and 3ds Max software to Unreal Engine, Unity, and web viewers. From design to e-commerce to B2B sales, learn how build a winning 3D strategy.