> 學習使用Morpher修飾器控制面部動畫, 並有專題解說Max5中新增的Progressive Morpher, 以及max5材質編輯器內新增的Morpher材質使用方法.
Learn to use the Morpher function to control facial animation, plus Progressive Morpher and how to use Morpher to create shifting material.

> Max5 developed the Morpher Modifier that became a more powerful tool known as Progressive Morphing. This new enhanced function solves many headache problems for animators.

> 替模型建立神經系統(Wire Parameters), 並使用滑鍵控制(Manipulator)透過神經系統控制模型動作, 更方便而精密的控制動畫細節
Giving the head model a Wire Parameters setup, and using Manipulator to control the Wire Parameter for more refined and detailed animation.

> 模擬動物必備的呼吸喘氣動作.
Simulating the nessasary breathing animation for animals.

> 摩擬心跳的微調控制 (Linked XForm).
Using Linked XForm to simulate heartbeat animation

>解釋使毛髮飄逸的配合工具, 處理結果可使毛髮隨模型動作產生自然搖擺的結果, 並可與外力如風力結合綜合計算出合理結果.
Explaining the tools to set up flexible hair, naturally reacting to the motions of the head and also be affected by secondary forces such as wind.

>How to use the Flex modifier to create dynamic water surface waves and ripples.

>Use the Curve Editor and various tools to create a ball bouncing animation manually.

> Track View是max動畫控制的靈魂界面. 在Max5版本內, 除了舊有的關鍵點控制界面(Dope Sheet), 還增加了曲線控制界面(Curve Editor), 藉著在Track View內直接建立一個跳躍球體的動畫結果, 帶領學生深入了解track view的各項主要功能.
Helping the student to understand Track View and its importance for any animation adjustments.

> 了解基本的骨骼建立, 正反向骨骼運動的配合.
Understanding basic bone setup.

> 學習如何將建立好的骨骼系統, 透過skin修飾器與模型結合, 示範適當的調整skin修飾器後, 帶動有機變形 (Organic Deformation)的動畫結果
Learning how to optimally setup a bone structure within a 3D model shell using the Skin modifier, driving the motion of the model using the bones within.

> 緊接著示範進階的節點重量(Vertex Weight)控制, 微調skin對有機變形的影響程度.
Using the Vertex Weight settings to control the level of impact the bones have on specific parts of the body model.

> Skin修飾器的進階練習, 如何運用Angle Deformation 的功能隨骨骼彎曲的角度產生肌肉質感.
Advanced Skin exercise, using Angle Deformation to create muscle flexing motion.

> 示範兩種尾部自然搖擺的動畫控制, 其中一法為max5新增的Spline IK(反向線形骨骼運動).
Demonstrating two different methods for controlling natural tail movements, one of which being the newly added Spline IK function.

> 建立眼球隨不同物件轉移注視目標的模擬結果, 是一項基本而必須具備的動畫技術.
Learning how to setup eyeballs to focus on different moving objects, a basic important skill for any animation.

> 建立完整的骨骼系統, 正反向骨骼 (IK, FK)及Spline IK (尾部骨骼)的整體結合測試及骨骼帶動, 協助學生學以致用, 建立整體觀念.
Setting up a complete bone system using Ik, FK, and Spline IK functions for correct bone rotations including tail animation. Helping students further understand the bone system concept.

> Skin Pose (亦稱角色設定-Character Mode)為max5新增的有機動畫進階控制, 能夠快速的提供動畫師前後動畫差異的比較, 更精確的判斷動畫設定, 也能貯存精彩的動畫結果, 輸出給類似骨骼結構系統使用.
Using Skin Pose to control animation in a more efficient and quick manner, being able to compare before and after adjustments for a better workflow.

> Animation Layers is a powerful tool that lets you combine multiple animations on the same object.

> 互動控制器(Reactor Controller)是Max 4版本以後新增的功能, 它可設定一物件的動畫結果是受另一物件動畫的控制, 產生互動的結果.
Using Reactor Controller to create certain animations based on the movement of another object (a reaction).

> 此練習為物件及分子系統的結合示範
Demonstrating how to connect a particle system to a model object.

> 建立實際的門及控制閘之間的互動關係, 此為Reactor Controller針對物件及物件的設定. 示範兩種不同的設定方式 - 針對物件, 及針對物件的X, Y, Z軸(Max5版本新增功能).
Demonstrating a more unusual way of using Reactor Controller, setting up a connection between a door and a pull switch.

> 另外示範互動控制與神經系統 (Wire Parameters)的進階結合控制.
Advanced exercise combining Reactor Controller with Wire Parameters.

> 動力物件- 彈簧物件的使用時機.
A chance to practice combining an object in motion connected to springs.

> 彈簧控制器(Spring Controller)的設定方法以及與外力結合之結果(風力, 地心引力等).
Using Spring Controller to simulate bouncing motions, plus including other forces like wind and gravity.

> 藉著手指運動, 介紹"Custom Attribute"自製屬性控制器的進階動畫控制, 學生將自行訂製出控制器, 學會與神經系統連結整合.
Introducing the Custom Attribute controls to let students customize their own hand and finger animation.

> 再介紹與reactor controller整合, 產生更深度的隨意角度控制.
Combining with Reactor Controller once again for more in depth controls.