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  1. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 2

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In part 2 you'll continue building the He-Man action figure from the ground up. This lesson covers working on the main torso section, skirt, chest and back...

  2. Creating Dynamic Grass Using Cinema 4D's Powerful Hair Module

    Creating Dynamic Grass Using Cinema 4D's Powerful Hair Module

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Cinema 4D's easy to use hair module enables us to create any type of hair object with its comprehensive options and powerful tools. In this tutorial, the...

  3. Create Lathed 3D Objects in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Create Lathed 3D Objects in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, we will show you how to create lathed 3D objects by revolving paths and layers around a fixed axis; a process similar to what you may have...

  4. Cgtuts+ Workshop #41 Living Room

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #41 Living Room

    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...

  5. Quick Tip: How to Enhance Render Quality in Maya

    Quick Tip: How to Enhance Render Quality in Maya

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey Guys! Today I will share a small Quick Tip - "How to Enhance Render Quality in Maya". When we simply render a scene in Maya, it renders using the default...

  6. Create a Stylish Earth Cross-Section Animation with Cinema 4D - Part 2

    Create a Stylish Earth Cross-Section Animation with Cinema 4D - Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the conclusion of the Aleksey Voznesenski's awesome earth cross-section tut, you'll learn how to animate the cutaway effects using booles, add final...

  7. Create a Stylish Earth Cross-Section Animation with Cinema 4D - Part 1

    Create a Stylish Earth Cross-Section Animation with Cinema 4D - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In our latest Cinema 4D tutorial, Aleksey Voznesenski will walk you through the process of Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Animating a cross section of...

  8. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 1

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Today we're kicking off a brand new tutorial series covering the creation of an awesome He-Man Action Figure using Maya. This unique series will walk you...

  9. Create a Valentine's Day Themed Animation in Cinema 4D & After Effects

    Create a Valentine's Day Themed Animation in Cinema 4D & After Effects

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we are going to create a Valentine's Day themed animation in Cinema 4D and After Effects. We'll use particles and forces in Cinema 4D, as...

  10. Create 3D Objects by Inflating 2D Photographs in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Create 3D Objects by Inflating 2D Photographs in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, Steve Caplin will explain how to use Photoshop CS6 Extended's 3D capabilities to create 3D objects by inflating 2-dimensional photographs....

  11. SpeedTree To UDK: The Complete Workflow: Part 1

    SpeedTree To UDK: The Complete Workflow: Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    Due to the shear number of polygons often required to make believable 3D trees, creating realistic ones for use "in-game" can be a challenging, time...

  12. Cleaning Up Bad Geometry Using Maya's Cleanup Options

    Cleaning Up Bad Geometry Using Maya's Cleanup Options

    Tutorial Beginner

    Mesh artifacts, broken verts, overlapping faces and other forms of "Bad Geometry" are an unfortunate part of building 3D models, we've all experienced them...