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  1. Create a Dynamic Valentine's Day Animation in Cinema 4D

    Create a Dynamic Valentine's Day Animation in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we are going to create a cool looking 3D animation for Valentine's day. Starting off in illustrator, we will quickly create a heart shape...

  2. Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 6

    Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 6

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the final part of the dynamic catapult series, we'll add the camera to the scene and create a sweeping crane motion using keyframe animation. We'll also...

  3. Create a Facial Animation Setup in Blender - Part 2

    Create a Facial Animation Setup in Blender - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this part of the tutorial we will learn how to add drivers to the shape keys we created in part one, and add controller bones to complete our basic face rig.

  4. Create a Facial Animation Setup in Blender - Part 1

    Create a Facial Animation Setup in Blender - Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this two part tutorial, you will learn how to create a basic facial animation setup for a character in Blender. The first part covers the introduction of...

  5. Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 4

    Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 4

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In part 4, we'll further refine the dynamic properties for the castle destruction, add a particle emitter to create flying bricks and discuss some things to...

  6. The Making Of "Lost"

    The Making Of "Lost"

    Tutorial Beginner

    This theory based tutorial is intended for beginners who are making the switch from creating and building assets, to creating whole scenes or environments....

  7. Game Character Creation Series: Kila Chapter 7 – Facial Rigging with Joints

    Game Character Creation Series: Kila Chapter 7 – Facial Rigging with Joints

    Tutorial Beginner

    When it comes to animation, the ability to move and pose your character is essential when portraying an action or emotion. Body movement is one thing, but...

  8. Create a Game-Ready Fire Extinguisher With 3D Studio Max: Part 3

    Create a Game-Ready Fire Extinguisher With 3D Studio Max: Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Learn how to create a game-ready fire extinguisher with 3ds Max and Photoshop in this five part series.

  9. Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 3

    Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In part 3, you'll make further adjustments to the Catapult's dynamics to fine tune the rock launch. And construct the towers and walls that make up the castle.

  10. Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 1

    Create a Dynamic Catapult Animation in Cinema 4D: Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Hi! I'm Aleksey Voznesenski, and today I'm going to show you how to animate this cute little catapult. It will drive into the scene, launch a boulder into...

  11. A Thorough Introduction to Greebler for Cinema 4D

    A Thorough Introduction to Greebler for Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we're going to take a look at very cool plugin for Cinema 4D called Greebler. At first glance the plugin looks really complex with a lot of...

  12. Create Multiple Sculpts From a Single Basemesh in ZBrush: Part 1

    Create Multiple Sculpts From a Single Basemesh in ZBrush: Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a very simple basemesh in ZBrush, and how you can quickly turn that single mesh into six completely unique fish...