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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.

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  1. Modeling, Texturing & Rigging a Realistic Shark in 3D Studio Max - Part 3

    Modeling, Texturing & Rigging a Realistic Shark in 3D Studio Max - Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the third and final part of the series, you'll learn how to construct a versatile and animation friendly rig for the shark using 3d Studio Max's built in...

  2. Commercial Production Series: Canon EFS 55-250mm Lens - Part 8

    Commercial Production Series: Canon EFS 55-250mm Lens - Part 8

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this part, we'll continue compositing our 3D renders for shots 3 and 4 in After Effects, and add some cool 2D elements to give our fake Canon lens...

  3. Constructing a Strikingly Accurate Tattoo Gun in Maya - Part 9

    Constructing a Strikingly Accurate Tattoo Gun in Maya - Part 9

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the final part of Ran Ben Avraham's massive Tattoo Gun series, you learn how to create Bump and Specular maps using Photoshop, and how to correctly set...

  4. Game Character Creation Series: Kila Chapter 4 - Texture Baking & Building

    Game Character Creation Series: Kila Chapter 4 - Texture Baking & Building

    Tutorial Beginner

    We are now at the fourth part of the Game Character Creation Series and here you will finally begin to breathe some life into Kila and finalize the main game...

  5. A Thorough Introduction to ZBrush's FiberMesh

    A Thorough Introduction to ZBrush's FiberMesh

    Tutorial Intermediate

    One of the most powerful additions to ZBrush in recent memory, FiberMesh builds on a growing list of amazing features, and adds the ability to create...

  6. Comparing Indirect Lighting Systems in Maya

    Comparing Indirect Lighting Systems in Maya

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to use three indirect lighting systems in Maya; Global Illumination, Final Gathering and Irradiance Particles. You'll learn...

  7. Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 12

    Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 12

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today's lesson is all about adding mobility to Wall-e, as you construct the final mechanical elements and joints for his hands and wrists, and begin working...

  8. Commercial Production Series: Canon EFS 55-250mm Lens - Part 7

    Commercial Production Series: Canon EFS 55-250mm Lens - Part 7

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this part of the series, you'll move from Cinema 4D to After Effects and start adding the final touches and adjustments to your 3D renders. You'll learn...

  9. Create a Stylized Snowman and Xpresso Driven Trees in Cinema 4D - Part 4

    Create a Stylized Snowman and Xpresso Driven Trees in Cinema 4D - Part 4

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the final part of the Snowman series, we'll harness the raw power of Xpresso to create a snow covered tree for our scene. We'll use a series of Xpresso...

  10. Modeling, Texturing & Rigging a Realistic Shark in 3D Studio Max - Part 2

    Modeling, Texturing & Rigging a Realistic Shark in 3D Studio Max - Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this part of the series, you'll create UVs for the Shark using the UVW Unwrap modifier and apply textures.

  11. Create a Stylized Snowman and Xpresso Driven Trees in Cinema 4D - Part 3

    Create a Stylized Snowman and Xpresso Driven Trees in Cinema 4D - Part 3

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this part of the tutorial, we'll create the environment for our scene, add lighting and create a series of materials that use a careful balance of color,...

  12. Constructing a Strikingly Accurate Tattoo Gun in Maya - Part 6

    Constructing a Strikingly Accurate Tattoo Gun in Maya - Part 6

    Tutorial Intermediate

    With the modeling portion of the series now complete. You'll begin the all important UVMapping phase, where you'll learn how to generate flawless UVs for...