Learn 3D design with our free tutorials

Bring your ideas to life in three dimensions with our 3D design tutorials. From modeling to animation, we'll help you create amazing visual experiences.

All 3D Design tutorials:

  1. Understanding Particles and Dynamics in Maya—Part 1

    Understanding Particles and Dynamics in Maya—Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial series, I'll be exploring particles, n-particles, dynamics, n-dynamics, n-cloth, n-hair and so forth in Maya. In this tutorial I'll explain...

  2. Rigging of Hulk: Part 2

    Rigging of Hulk: Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the second part of the Hulk Rigging series, I'll show you how to create Inverse Kinematics and skin the character.

  3. Rigging of Hulk: Part 1

    Rigging of Hulk: Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this new series of tutorials, I'll show you the entire process to construct the rig, skin the character of Hulk and setup controllers for each body part...

  4. How to Create Double Exposure Images with 3D Models

    How to Create Double Exposure Images with 3D Models

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create double exposure images using only 3D models and scenes. Though I'll be using Adobe After Effects, you can...

  5. Creating a Hut Destruction Scene Using Photoshop, 3ds Max, and After Effects

    Creating a Hut Destruction Scene Using Photoshop, 3ds Max, and After Effects

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, I'll show you how to show a still image of hut being destroyed by a storm using Photoshop, 3ds Max, and After Effects. I'll show how to...

  6. Creating a Realistic Teddy Bear in Maya—Part 3

    Creating a Realistic Teddy Bear in Maya—Part 3

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this last part of the tutorial series, I'll show you how to apply fur using the various texture maps on the teddy bear body.

  7. 3D Camera Tracking in 3ds Max Using After Effects

    3D Camera Tracking in 3ds Max Using After Effects

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, I will show how to track a live action scene in After Effects and then exporting the camera data to 3ds Max to achieve the same effect as...

  8. Creating a Realistic Teddy Bear in Maya—Part 2

    Creating a Realistic Teddy Bear in Maya—Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the 2nd part of the tutorial, you will learn how to unwrap the model properly for applying fur. The unwrapping ensures the right placement of fur.

  9. Creating a Giant Robot Walking in a Live Action Scene: Part 2

    Creating a Giant Robot Walking in a Live Action Scene: Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this, the second part of the tutorial series, I'll show you how to do unwrap the various parts of the robot and apply the realistic materials and textures.

  10. Creating a Low Poly Aeroplane Set for Games: Part 2

    Creating a Low Poly Aeroplane Set for Games: Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the second part of this two-part tutorial, I'll show you how to UV Map the aeroplane model and paint its diffuse texture in GIMP.

  11. Creating a Low Poly Aeroplane Set for Games: Part 1

    Creating a Low Poly Aeroplane Set for Games: Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the first part of this two-part tutorial I'll show you how to create a low poly aeroplane model for games in Blender.

  12. How to Create a 3D Floaties Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    How to Create a 3D Floaties Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Use Photoshop's 3D tools and material settings, along with a couple of images, filters and adjustment layers, to create a retro, summery, floatie-inspired...