By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply symmetry, refine topology, design shoelaces with splines, and synthesize anatomical details to produce a professional-quality hand model in 3DS Max. Students will start by constructing a clean hand base mesh and creating realistic shoelaces, before progressing to finger detailing, hand orientation adjustments, and final model completion.



3DS Max Hand & Shoelace Modeling: Refine Skills
This course is part of 3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Build a clean hand base mesh and refine topology with symmetry.
Design realistic shoelaces using splines and anatomical detailing.
Complete an animation-ready professional-quality hand model.
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the foundational techniques of building a hand base mesh and modeling shoelaces in 3DS Max. Students will explore symmetry, topology refinement, spline-based modeling, and knot detailing to achieve a strong structural base. By mastering these methods, learners will develop the skills to establish clean geometry and integrate shoelaces seamlessly with footwear designs.
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5 videos3 assignments1 plugin
This module focuses on refining, detailing, and finalizing the hand model with attention to anatomical accuracy and realistic proportions. Learners will model individual fingers, adjust hand orientation, and perfect surface topology to prepare the model for animation-ready workflows. By completing this module, students will confidently produce a high-quality hand model suitable for professional character projects.
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