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  1. Create a Faux Energy Drink Ad with 3D Studio Max, Cinema 4D & AE

    Create a Faux Energy Drink Ad with 3D Studio Max, Cinema 4D & AE

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this tutorial we are going to create from start to finish an interesting short four shot ad cut for a fake energy drink "Envato Energy". This will give...

  2. Introduction to the New 3D Capabilities of Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Introduction to the New 3D Capabilities of Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Tutorial Beginner

    Photoshop CS6 Extended is packed with new and exciting features to help you work with and create 3D objects much more efficiently. In this tutorial, Steve...

  3. Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 4

    Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 4

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Today we're bringing you part 4 in the Willys Jeep tutorial series where you've been learning how to model a high poly World War II era vehicle using Modo...

  4. Creating an Ice Cream Bar Animation with Maya, RealFlow And AE - Part 3

    Creating an Ice Cream Bar Animation with Maya, RealFlow And AE - Part 3

    Tutorial Advanced

    Hey folks, in this three part tutorial spanning both Cgtuts+ and Aetuts+, we're going to create liquid chocolate pouring over a branded ice cream bar. To...

  5. Creating an Ice Cream Bar Animation with Maya, RealFlow And AE - Part 2

    Creating an Ice Cream Bar Animation with Maya, RealFlow And AE - Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey folks, in this portion of the tutorial we are going to focus on the pouring liquid chocolate simulation in RealFlow. We'll start off by finding ways to...

  6. Creating an Ice Cream Bar Animation with Maya, RealFlow And AE - Part 1

    Creating an Ice Cream Bar Animation with Maya, RealFlow And AE - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Hey folks, in this three part tutorial spanning both Cgtuts+ and Aetuts+, we are going to create liquid chocolate pouring over a branded ice cream bar. To...

  7. Create an Animation Walk Cycle in Blender using Rigify

    Create an Animation Walk Cycle in Blender using Rigify

    Tutorial Beginner

    In our latest Blender tutorial from Karan Shah, you'll learn how to generate a character rig using Blender's Rigify add-on, and how to skin the character...

  8. Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 2

    Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Hey guys, in this second and final part of the Shoe tutorial, I am going to share with you the process of Unwrapping, Texturing, Lighting and Compositing the...

  9. Create a Futuristic Cyborg with Poser and Photoshop

    Create a Futuristic Cyborg with Poser and Photoshop

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, we will show you how 3D renders can be combined with Photoshop to produce a stunning sci-fi composition.

  10. Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 3

    Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the third chapter of Michael Ciesielski's colossal Willys Jeep tutorial series, you'll learn some great techniques for building the jeep's complex high...

  11. Camera Projection In Maya

    Camera Projection In Maya

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, Cgtuts+ regular author Ivan Krushkov guides us through the process of using camera projection in Autodesk Maya. Ivan will begin by showing...

  12. Modeling an Awesome High Poly Stylized Rifle in 3D Studio Max

    Modeling an Awesome High Poly Stylized Rifle in 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial by Stefan Surmabojov, you'll learn how to model a detailed high poly rifle in 3D Studio Max. Stefan will walk you through the creation of...