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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. Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 3

    Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 3

    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...

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

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

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we're bringing you part four in the Stylized Car series from Shaun Keenan. With the majority of the car now in place, you'll begin the detailing...

  3. Tattered Cloth In Cinema4D: Part 1

    Tattered Cloth In Cinema4D: Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hello, Tony Rivera here. In this tutorial I'll be sharing some of my techniques for creating tattered cloth using Maxon Cinema 4D. We will learn how to...

  4. Cgtuts+ Workshop #25 Low Poly Alley Way

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #25 Low Poly Alley Way

    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. 3D Castle Scene Sketchbook Projection

    3D Castle Scene Sketchbook Projection

    Tutorial Advanced

    This tutorial will cover the process of creating a camera-projected CG scene with a sketch pad feel.

  6. Breaking Objects in 3D Studio Max using PullDownIt

    Breaking Objects in 3D Studio Max using PullDownIt

    Tutorial Beginner

    Besides being visually engaging, destroying objects in 3D is a ton of fun. Thanks to numerous advancements in tools and technology, it's now easier (and...

  7. Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 1

    Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    We’re kicking off a new four part tutorial series where you’ll learn to create a cool macro style render using 3D Studio Max, Photoshop and V-Ray. Throughout...

  8. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 3

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 3

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the third part of Shaun Keenan's epic stylized vehicle tutorial series, you'll learn how to build the car's doors, back windows, rims, tires. And then...

  9. Correctly Setting Up a Linear Workflow in Maya

    Correctly Setting Up a Linear Workflow in Maya

    Tutorial Intermediate

    So you might often find yourself wondering "what the hell is a linear workflow?" It's the kind of thing that gives cg artists nightmares, waking in a cold...

  10. Cgtuts+ Workshop #23 Gollum

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #23 Gollum

    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. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 2

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we're bringing the jam packed second part of Shaun Keenan's massive stylized vehicle tutorial series. In today's post you'll learn how to build the...

  12. Model a Decorative, High Poly Chandelier in 3D Studio Max

    Model a Decorative, High Poly Chandelier in 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to model a decorative chandelier in 3D Studio Max using basic tools and poly modeling techniques. You’ll learn how to...