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  1. Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 1

    Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Hey guys, in this tutorial I am going to share with you the process of modeling a formal pair of leather shoes. We will first make a low poly model and then...

  2. Quick Tip: How to Set Up the Mentalray Plugin in Maya

    Quick Tip: How to Set Up the Mentalray Plugin in Maya

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey guys, today I’ll share a Quick Tip about how to setup the Mental Ray plug-in in Maya. Mental Ray is a renderer just like the Maya Software or Maya...

  3. Creating a Warrior Character: Part 5

    Creating a Warrior Character: Part 5

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the fifth part of "The Warrior" series, I'm going to cover texturing the character using the free ZBrush plugin 'ZApplink' and Photoshop. We'll also add...

  4. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 7

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 7

    Tutorial Advanced

    It's been a long haul, but today we're happy to bring you the seventh and final part in Shaun Keenan's awesome Stylized Car series! In the final part Shaun...

  5. Create A TV Ident Using Cinema 4D R14's New Camera Matching & Morph Tools

    Create A TV Ident Using Cinema 4D R14's New Camera Matching & Morph Tools

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today's tutorial, Dimitris Katsafouros of design studio We Are Pitch Black showcases two new tools included in Cinema 4D R14, the Camera Matching Tool and...

  6. Quick Tip: Creating a Custom Shelf in Maya

    Quick Tip: Creating a Custom Shelf in Maya

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey Guys! Today I will share a small Quick Tip - Making a Custom Shelf in Maya, which could be quite useful for beginners and hence speed up your workflow in...

  7. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 6

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 6

    Tutorial Advanced

    With the details now in place and the model complete you'll begin work on the UVMapping, Texturing and Rendering stages of the Stylized Car series. In...

  8. Create a 3D, Chrome, Logo Animation With Sound FX

    Create a 3D, Chrome, Logo Animation With Sound FX

    Tutorial Advanced

    Photoshop has become a multi-purpose tool that can create some complex animations without the need to purchase additional software. In this tutorial, we will...

  9. Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 2

    Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the second part of Michael Ciesielski's massive Willys jeep tutorial, you'll learn how to create the jeep's hood, detailed front grill and headlight...

  10. Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 4

    Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 4

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this multi-part tutorial series you'll learn to create a cool macro style render using 3D Studio Max, Photoshop and V-Ray. Throughout the series author...

  11. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 5

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 5

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we’re bringing you the fifth part in the Stylized Car series from Shaun Keenan. Last week you began building the various pieces and accessories needed...

  12. Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 1

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

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This tutorial will teach you how to model a Willys Jeep from WWII in Modo 601. The tutorial is created for users new to modelling in Modo. It requires a...