Carrara Studio 2 Tutorial Video

Introducing Carrara
Welcome to Carrara Demo
Navigating in 3D Space Demo
Introducing the Interface Demo
Introducing the Rooms Demo
Exploring the Workflow Demo
Creating Images Demo
Creating Animations Demo
Planning Your Project Demo

Navigating
Exploring the Interface Demo
Customizing the Workspace Demo
Using Primitive Objects Demo
Creating Text Objects Demo
Importing 3D Models Demo
Using the Properties Tray Demo
Using the Sequencer Tray Demo
Using the Browser Tray Demo

Managing Scene Elements
Using Carrara's Color Pickers (1) Demo
Using Carrara's Color Pickers (2) Demo
Setting Up a Scene (1) Demo
Setting Up a Scene (2) Demo
Setting Up a Scene (3) Demo
Moving Scene Elements Demo
Scaling Scene Elements Demo
Rotating Scene Elements Demo
Aligning Scene Objects Demo
Distributing and Spacing Objects Demo
Changing Your Viewpoint Demo
Working with Multiple Views Demo
Changing Preview Quality Demo
Modifying the Working Box Demo

If you purchase the CD all the contents listed below are also included.

Using the Cameras
Using the Director's Camera
Using the Conical Camera
Using the Isometric Camera
Changing Focal Point
Using Multiple Cameras

Lighting Your Scene
Setting Up Scene Lighting
Setting Light Properties
Aiming Lights
Using the Bulb Light
Using the Distant Light
Using the Spot Light
Using the Shape and Tube Lights
Using the Anything Glows Light
Using Global Illumination
Creating Special Lighting Effects Pt. I
Creating Special Lighting Effects Pt. II
Creating Special Lighting Effects Pt. III
Using Environment Lighting

Modeling with Modifiers
Using Modifiers
Distorting Objects
Using Complex Deformers Pt. I
Using Complex Deformers Pt. ll
Using Basic Deformers
Modeling with Multiple Modifiers

Using the Spline Modeler
Introducing the Spline Modeler
Creating Shapes
Choosing Extrusion Settings
Working with Cross Sections
Working with Extrusion Presets
Creating a Wineglass
Working with Multiple Shapes
Spline Modeler Tips and Tricks

Using the Vertex Modeler
Introducing the Vertex Modeler
Creating Vertex Objects
Using the Polyline tool
Extruding/ Sweeping/ Lathing Vertex Objects
Lofting Vertex Objects
Boolean Modeling
Modeling Vertex Objects
Other Vertex Modeling Techniques
Vertex Modeler Tips and Tricks

Using the Metaball Modeler
Introducing the Metaball Modeler
Working with Metaball Primitives
Creating a Metaball Model
Metaball Modeler Tips and Tricks

Creating Terrains
Creating Terrain Objects
Introducing the Terrain Modeler
Generating a Terrain
Modifying a Terrain
Creating Bodies of Water
Modeling with Grayscale Maps
Terrain Modeling Tips and Tricks

Advanced Modeling Techniques
Advanced Spline Modeling Techniques
Creating Intricate Shapes
Modeling with Multiple Shapes
Advanced Text Modeling
Modeling with Boolean Operations
Using the Formula Modeler
Converting a Model
Advanced Vertex Modeling Techniques
Modeling a Character's Face
Modeling a Character's Face Pt. ll

Texturing Your Models
Introducing the Shader Browser
Working with Preset Shaders
Working with Master Shaders
Editing Textured Objects

Creating Custom Shaders
Introducing the Texture Room
Working with Shader Components Pt. I
Working with Shader Components Pt. II
Combining Components with Operators
Using the Natural Functions
Using the Shader Functions
Using the Smart Pack Pt. I
Using the Smart Pack Pt. I!
Using the Four Elements Shaders
Exploring the Shader Channels Pt. I
Exploring the Shader Channels Pt. II

Using Shader Layers
Adding Shader Layers
Adding Surface Relief
Organizing Shader Layers
Applying Labels to Objects

Advanced Shading Techniques
Understanding Mapping Modes
Working with Texture Maps
Using Multi-Channel Mixers
Creating Realistic Shaders
Creating Textures with Video Files
Creating Marble
Creating Glass
Shader Tips and Tricks

Adding Special Effects
Creating Fire
Simulating Fog
Creating Clouds
Creating Fountains
Generating Particles Pt. I
Generating Particles Pt. II

Animating a Scene
Understanding Animation
Animating with Keyframes
Using Tweeners Pt. I
Using Tweeners Pt. II
Animating with Motion Paths
Animating with Physics Pt. I
Animating with Physics Pt. II
Animating with Modifiers
Using Object Behaviors
Animation Techniques
Animating with the Storyboard Room

Character Animation
Using Motion Constraints
Creating an IK Chain
Animation with Bones
Character Animation Techniques

Rendering a Scene
Choosing a Render Engine
Choosing an Export File Format
Setting Up the Render
Optimizing a Render
Rendering and Exporting the Scene
Batch Rendering

Rendering an Animation
Using Motion Blur
Choosing a Rendering Engine
Choosing a File Format
Rendering and Exporting the Animation

Using Carrara with Other Software
Exporting Models
Post Render Editing
Editing Animations

Conclusion
Carrara Internet Resources
Where To Go From Here