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The animation of a car driving over rough terrain can be automated with a dynamic simulation. The reactor simulation program in 3ds Max provides the Toy Car tool, enabling a car to be animated without manually creating keyframes.
In the first part of the workshop, DIGITAL PRODUCTION explains how to model the vehicle and set up its chassis.
