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  1. Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig with Maya - Part 2

    Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig with Maya - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In part 2 of Shaun Keenan's rigging series for Maya. You'll continue building the controls for the Flower, this includes tying the rig together, rigging the...

  2. Quick Tip: Copying Objects from One 3ds Max Scene to Another using 'Copitor'

    Quick Tip: Copying Objects from One 3ds Max Scene to Another using 'Copitor'

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this short, but handy Quick Tip. Chandan Kumar will show you how to copy an object (or series of objects) from one 3D Studio Max scene to another, using...

  3. Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 5

    Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 5

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the fifth part of the Tassimo T-65 series, we'll begin work on the cup stand portion of the machine and create the inner and outer cylindrical pieces, as...

  4. Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig With Maya: Part 1

    Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig With Maya: Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    We’re kicking May off with a great tutorial from Professional Artist Shaun Keenan, where you’ll learn how to create an advanced character rig for a cartoon...

  5. Create a 3D Typographic Illustration

    Create a 3D Typographic Illustration

    Tutorial Advanced

    Modern artists often use more than one application to create their work. This often means working outside of Photoshop much of the time. In this tutorial,...

  6. Create a Glossy, 3D Smartphone Battery Icon in Cinema 4D

    Create a Glossy, 3D Smartphone Battery Icon in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a nice looking, glossy 3D smartphone battery icon using Cinema 4D. You'll start by creating the battery model...

  7. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 6

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 6

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the sixth part of the He-Man Action Figure project, you'll begin constructing He-Man's accessories. This includes modeling and detailing the Shield, Sword...

  8. Quick Tip: How to Deform Edges in 3ds Max Using the Free 'Deformed Edges' Script

    Quick Tip: How to Deform Edges in 3ds Max Using the Free 'Deformed Edges' Script

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today Chandan Kumar is back with another handy quick tip, where he'll introduce you to the "Deformed Edges" script for 3D Studio Max. This completely free...

  9. Displacement and Deformation Techniques in Cinema 4D

    Displacement and Deformation Techniques in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today's tutorial, new Cgtuts+ author Mario Brajdic will introduce you to working with displacement and deformers in Cinema 4D and show you how this...

  10. How to Make Stretchable Bones in 3D Studio Max

    How to Make Stretchable Bones in 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this short quick tip, Chandan Kumar will introduce you to “Stretchy Chain Connect”, a great free script for 3D Studio Max written by Tommy Kotzur. This...

  11. Creating Realistic Water Without Particles in Cinema 4D R13

    Creating Realistic Water Without Particles in Cinema 4D R13

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Creating a realistic water effect often requires a huge amount of particles, which can simply be too much to handle. However, when your desire is to achieve...

  12. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 5

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 5

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the fifth part of the He-Man Action Figure project, you'll make final adjustments to some of the leg muscles to add more definition, and begin...