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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. UV Mapping a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 1

    UV Mapping a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This tutorial will teach you how to unwrap a hard surface model. For that we will use the model from my previous "Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys...

  2. Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 3

    Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 3

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we’re continuing our in-depth modeling series for Autodesk Maya where we’ll learn how to faithfully recreate one of Pixar’s most lovable characters,...

  3. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 4

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 4

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the fourth part of the project, you'll learn how to design and build He-Man's Face, Head and Hair starting from a single plane object. Due to the overall...

  4. Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 4

    Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 4

    Tutorial Advanced

    In part 4 of the series, we’ll continue working on the T-Disc section of the machine and tackle a series of complex cuts to create the necessary holes for...

  5. Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 3

    Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 3

    Tutorial Advanced

    In part three you’ll start work in Cinema 4D with the imported laptop model you created with 3D Studio Max in the previous two parts and group the elements...

  6. Cgtuts+ Workshop #44 1957 Chevy Black Widow

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #44 1957 Chevy Black Widow

    Tutorial Beginner

    We're back with another entry in our weekly community project, where we post a render or animation created by a member of the Cgtuts+ community, and ask you...

  7. Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 2

    Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we're continuing our in-depth modeling series for Autodesk Maya where we'll learn how to faithfully recreate one of Pixar's most lovable characters,...

  8. Quick Tip: Extended Timeline Script for 3D Studio Max

    Quick Tip: Extended Timeline Script for 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this quick tip, Chandan Kumar will introduce you to a great free script for 3D Studio Max titled Extended Timeline. This script makes adjusting the length...

  9. Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 2

    Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In part two you'll finish up work on the laptop model using 3ds Max. This lesson includes adding the remaining details to the ports, constructing the...

  10. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 3

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this lesson you'll learn how to create He-Man's arms and hands. Due to the specific nature of an action figure's limbs, careful attention must be payed...

  11. How to Use Image-Based Lighting in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    How to Use Image-Based Lighting in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, Steve Caplin will explain how to create convincing location effects using Photoshop's 3D tools. In the process, he will show you how to set...

  12. Developing Cinema 4D User Controls Through Xpresso

    Developing Cinema 4D User Controls Through Xpresso

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This is a detailed 91 minute video tutorial explaining how to setup a Cinema 4D Project to have user data controls that give your file or project complete...