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Course Description: Poser for Beginners - Sharren Graham

This course will teach you the Basics of using Poser. Poser is a 3D rendering software package for the posing, animating and rendering of 3D polymesh human and animal figures.
Poser can look so daunting when you first open the program but, once one learns the basics & fundamentals that are there at our fingertips. The possibilities that open up to you once you understand how to use it to it's full potential are only restricted by your imagination.
One of the most intriguing things I have found with all art forms is that one never stops learning, and the most beautiful and satisfying thing is that it alllows expressions of ourselves. Note!!! This course is graphic intensive.

Prerequisites:
Software: Software: You must have a fully functional version of Poser 7 loaded on your machine, as the demo version has some functions disabled that will be needed to complete your assignments. Poser 6 users will have no problem completing this course * see NOTE.

Operating System: Windows versions only. (Windows Vista compatibility has not been tested and can not be supported at this time).

Skill Level: Beginners.
You must have a good working knowledge of your computer and operating system. VAA does offer some guidance in preparing for your class here under General Tutorials for Windows.

*NOTE!!! When the lesson asks you to use Simon or Sydney (Poser 7), in Poser 6 you will use James or Jessie*.

Lessons

Week One:

Introduction Into Poser
Preparing A Figure
Clothing A Figure
Adding Hair
Posing A Figure
Rendering
Assignment

Week Two:

Adding New Content ( 2 full figures)
Preparing The Figures
Posing Your Figures
Clothing Your Figures
Repairing Tears
Rendering
Assignment

Week Three:

Planning Your Work
Preparing The Figure (2 portraits)
Transmapped Hair
Strand-Based Hair
Cameras
Lights
Rendering
Assignment

Week Four:

Exploring The Pose Room
Exploring The Material Room
Exploring The Face Room
Exploring The Hair Room
Exploring The Cloth Room
Exercises
Assignment

Week Five:

Exploring The Set Up Room/Exercise
Exploring The Content Room/Exercise
Modelling Props
Introduction To Export/Import
Assignment

Week Six:

Introduction To Animations
How To Create And Set Up Your Animations
The Timeline
Keyframes
The Animation Palette
Rendering Animation
Assignment & Final Exam

Week Seven:

Semester Wrap-Up and Review

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