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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 The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 2

    Creating The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this multi-part project, we'll be creating the iPhone 4S in 3d Studio Max using tried and true poly modeling techniques. You'll learn how to setup and...

  2. Crafting a Detailed 'Next-Gen Boiler': Part 5, Baking Maps

    Crafting a Detailed 'Next-Gen Boiler': Part 5, Baking Maps

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In part five, you'll learn how to up-res the low poly model in preparation for map baking and how Zbrush can be used in conjunction with Maya to add addition...

  3. Building A Basic Low Poly Character Rig In Blender

    Building A Basic Low Poly Character Rig In Blender

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you will learn how to build a basic rigging system for a low poly character using Blender. Though blender has a Auto-Rigging system called...

  4. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 1

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we're launching an exciting new tutorial series focused on stylized vehicle creation in Maya. In this massive, multi-part tutorial, you'll follow...

  5. Creating The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 1

    Creating The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this new multi-part project, we'll be creating the iPhone 4S in 3d Studio Max using tried and true poly modeling techniques. You'll learn how to setup and...

  6. Making Realistic Snow In 3ds Max Without Plugins

    Making Realistic Snow In 3ds Max Without Plugins

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Ever wanted to create realistic snow in 3ds max without having to pay for an expensive third party plugin? Well you're in luck, Chandan Kumar is back with...

  7. Simulating A Campfire With 3D Studio Max, Thinking Particles & FumeFX

    Simulating A Campfire With 3D Studio Max, Thinking Particles & FumeFX

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to setup a realistic campfire simulation in 3D Studio Max using FumeFX and Thinking Particles. You'll get a crash course in...

  8. Create A High Poly Steampunk Guitar In 3D Studio Max

    Create A High Poly Steampunk Guitar In 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this intermediate to advanced level tutorial, you'll learn how to model an interesting high poly steampunk inspired guitar using a variety of tools and...

  9. Quick Tip: Setting Up A Dual Monitor Workspace In Cinema 4D

    Quick Tip: Setting Up A Dual Monitor Workspace In Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this quick tip we are going to look at working with a dual monitor workspace in Cinema 4D. As you are about to see, utilizing a duel monitor setup is a...

  10. Create a Chrome Hood Ornament Using Photoshop's 3D Features

    Create a Chrome Hood Ornament Using Photoshop's 3D Features

    Tutorial Advanced

    Photoshop CS6 is packed with new and powerful features. In this tutorial we will explore some of Photoshop CS6's enhanced 3D features by showing how to...

  11. Creating An Animated Clock In 3ds Max Using Expressions & Custom Attributes

    Creating An Animated Clock In 3ds Max Using Expressions & Custom Attributes

    Tutorial Beginner

    Expressions and custom attributes are a great way to automate specific animation data in 3d. In this tutorial, Chandan Kumar will explain how these can be...

  12. Quick Tip: Assigning Hotkeys & Making Custom Menus In 3d Studio Max

    Quick Tip: Assigning Hotkeys & Making Custom Menus In 3d Studio Max

    Tutorial Beginner

    One of the most important steps in building a better, faster workflow is the addition of Hotkeys. These simple shortcut commands might only shave seconds off...