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Rendering with AutoCAD

 

Sample 3D AutoCAD Renderings

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Select to see Stewart's excellent deisgn project created in EKHO's AutoCAD 3D class!

EKHO Student project created by Elton Hammond with AutoCAD.
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larger model of Emerald Links Golf Course Entry post designed and rendered by Elton Hammond in AutoCAD
Sample Student Project rendered in EKHO's 3D course 3D AutoCAD model and Rendering by Norman Vaillancourt; EKHO Student.  Congratulations to Norman! EKHO's famous Bonus CD is supplied to students taking our Classroom courses.

 

Please note: The contents of this course is included in our 3D AutoCAD course.

 

This Advanced AutoCAD course will utilize the following techniques:
Short lecture/Robotel video demonstration on each command.
Students see all instructor demonstrations clearly on their own 19" Viewsonic monitors with the video network.
Students practice each command on their own workstation.
Personal coaching is provided as difficulties arise.
Rendering project will be attempted during the final 2 hours. This course concentrates on the practical basics required to create 3D photographic type images of AutoCAD 3D Models with AutoCAD. The instructor-led, tutorial type instructions on the screen, are designed to guarantee consistency in training and maximize the student's understanding of each concept taught.

INCLUDED WITH THE COURSE:
1 day of Autodesk Certified Instructor Led Training and
           Personal Coaching/Tutoring for:
                     Correct application of the commands
                     Good work habits
                     Productivity Tips
                     Shortcuts, keyboard and work related.
                     Important features that shorten the work.
Course Specific Instruction Manual
EKHO Strip Keyboard menu with over 100 shortcuts, tips, macros and function key labels.
EKHO TIPS sheets - productivity, shortcut and work habits
EKHO Bonus CD.
Free telephone support on related topics after the course.
Free repeat of the course if it was too fast for you. (within 90 days, in an empty seat)

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:
All designers who plan to use AutoCAD 3D Features

All designers who want to do powerful presentation drawings to dazzle the customer.
All self-taught users who want to "fill in the holes"
All designers who plan to use Autodesk Viz in the future.
          
PRE-REQUISITES:
Windows for AutoCAD course at EKHO
Design/Drafting Training or Experience
Keyboard training or experience
Basic Math/Geometry/Trig Skills

AutoCAD Level 1 course at The EKHO Institute

AutoCAD 3D Course at The EKHO Institute

TOPICS COVERED
Applying Materials to 3D models
Mapping to Surfaces and Solids
Lighting - Ambient, Spot, Point, Distant
Backgrounds - Existing and New
Landscapes
Creating and Modifying Scenes - Views and Lights
Rendering Tips and Tricks
Rendering to Window, Viewport, File
Importing the Renderings into AutoCAD Paper Space
Resampling and touch ups with Paint Programs
Creating your own materials with a Digital Camera
Modifying Existing Materials
Plotting drawings with Rendered Images
Setting up a model and rendering

All students receive an EKHO Strip and an EKHO Tip sheet, which provide valuable memory aids and tips.

PRACTICE ON A SAMPLE RENDERING PROJECT
Students will create a rendering, utilizing their new AutoCAD training while receiving immediate tutoring as required. The emphasis will be on personal needs and how to optimize the results. 

PERSONAL TUTORING
As the students are assumed to be new to AutoCAD, the course instructor will act as a project coordinator, instructor and personal tutor on the practice exercise so that the students can learn first hand from the trainer's experience; their errors are turned into a valuable learning experiences.

 

 See the following pages for samples of other students 3D AutoCAD work:

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
3D COURSE OUTLINE