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
3DS Max Hand & Shoelace Modeling: Refine Skills
This course is part of 3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
Included with 
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
5 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
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Recently updated!
October 2025
Assessments
7 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
This course is part of the 3DS Max Mastery: Character Modeling & Animation Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
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.
What's included
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.
What's included
11 videos4 assignments
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Explore more from Design and Product
Status: Free Trial
Status: PreviewUniversity of Michigan
National Taiwan University
Status: Free Trial
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
More questions
Financial aid available,