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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. Procedural Snow In 3D Studio Max

    Procedural Snow In 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, author Cristian Pop will show us how to use ParticleFlow to cover our scenes with snow, procedurally. Using a simple ParticleFlow setup,...

  2. Working with Advanced Reflections in UDK

    Working with Advanced Reflections in UDK

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we'll learn how to setup both a Dynamic (realtime) and a Static reflection material in Unreal Development Kit, and create a Parameter Switch...

  3. Create An Intensely Twisted Action Title Sequence

    Create An Intensely Twisted Action Title Sequence

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we are going to use a few simple techniques in Cinema 4d to create some pretty awesome title effects.

  4. Building a Steampunk Inspired Light Saber in 3ds Max, Part 1

    Building a Steampunk Inspired Light Saber in 3ds Max, Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this tutorial we are going to create a stylized high poly model of a steampunk light saber. We are going to use a ton of different modeling techniques to...

  5. Modeling, Texturing, Shading and Rendering the iPhone in Maya - Part 3

    Modeling, Texturing, Shading and Rendering the iPhone in Maya - Part 3

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we're bringing you the third and final part in Shaun Keenan's iPhone series for Maya. In this part you'll learn how to UVMap the necessary parts of the...

  6. Cgtuts+ Workshop #35 Audi TT Headlights

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #35 Audi TT Headlights

    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. An In-Depth Look at Anti-Aliasing Filters in Cinema 4D

    An In-Depth Look at Anti-Aliasing Filters in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we're going to take an in-depth look at anti-aliasing in Cinema 4D. And go over the different filters and render settings to better...

  8. Create a Great Looking 'Toon' Shader in 3D Studio Max

    Create a Great Looking 'Toon' Shader in 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to create a great looking 'toon' shader using the Ink & Paint material available in 3D Studio Max. Chandan will cover...

  9. Modeling, Texturing, Shading and Rendering the iPhone in Maya - Part 2

    Modeling, Texturing, Shading and Rendering the iPhone in Maya - Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    In part two, Shaun will move from the blocking stage and walk you through the process of detailing the iPhone's remaining parts including the outer border,...

  10. Cgtuts+ Workshop #34 Castle

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #34 Castle

    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...

  11. How to Speed Up Your Workflow in Maya Using Hotkeys

    How to Speed Up Your Workflow in Maya Using Hotkeys

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hotkeys/ Shortcut keys play a pivotal role in any software and can speed up your workflow immensely if you use them frequently and wisely. In this tutorial I...

  12. Modeling, Texturing, Shading and Rendering the iPhone in Maya: Part 1

    Modeling, Texturing, Shading and Rendering the iPhone in Maya: Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey all, as you know we recently wrapped up our iPhone 4S series for 3D Studio Max and today we're kicking off a brand new one just for the Maya users. Shaun...