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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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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Autodesk

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the 3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation Specialization

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There are 2 modules in this course

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.

This course provides step-by-step instruction that emphasizes both technical accuracy and artistic detail, giving learners a workflow they can apply to character modeling in games, animation, and film. Unlike generic tutorials, this program focuses specifically on the integration of shoelaces and anatomically correct hand structures, a combination rarely taught together. Learners will benefit from a structured approach that balances foundational blocking, spline modeling, and advanced topology refinement, ensuring they complete the course with an animation-ready model and stronger professional modeling skills.

Module details

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.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videosTotal 43 minutes

Blocking & Symmetry for Hand Base Mesh12 minutes
Hand Topology: Loops, Chamfers, and Target Weld7 minutes
Shoelace Path & Edge Flow on the Upper7 minutes
Shoelace as Spline with Eyelets Setup9 minutes
Modeling the Shoelace Knot & Bow7 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Building the Hand Base15 minutes
Shoelace Flow and Setup15 minutes
Graded Quiz – Shoelace and Hand Base Foundations30 minutes

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.