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  1. Creating and Rigging a Non-Deformable Wooden Character in Maya: Part 1

    Creating and Rigging a Non-Deformable Wooden Character in Maya: Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Today we’re launching a brand new tutorial series covering the modeling and rigging of a non-deformable character in Maya. Based on 'the Nutcracker', this...

  2. Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 5

    Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 5

    Tutorial Beginner

    After a brief delay, Laszlo Mandi is back with the next chapter in his stellar Wall-e modeling series for Maya. In this lesson you'll pick up from where you...

  3. Creating Fireworks With Particles in Maya

    Creating Fireworks With Particles in Maya

    Tutorial Beginner

    In today's tutorial Chandan Kumar will introduce you to working with particles in Maya, and show you how they can be used to create a cool looking fireworks...

  4. Product Modeling and Rendering in Cinema 4D - Part 2

    Product Modeling and Rendering in Cinema 4D - Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this two part tutorial, Aleksey Voznesenski takes you through the process of Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering a high poly lipstick container in...

  5. Deconstructing the Mountains of TRON: Legacy with Joel LeLièvre

    Deconstructing the Mountains of TRON: Legacy with Joel LeLièvre

    Tutorial Intermediate

    When TRON was released way back in 1982, it blew people's minds with it's cool visual style and cutting edge effects. And it's sequel, 2010's TRON: Legacy...

  6. Commercial Production Series: Canon EFS 55-250mm Lens - Part 1

    Commercial Production Series: Canon EFS 55-250mm Lens - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this new multi-part tutorial series from brothers Stefan and Andrew Surmabojov, you'll learn how to create a stunning 36 second fake video advertisement...

  7. Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 6

    Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 6

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the sixth part of the T-65 series, we'll finally start work on the back portion of the machine and tackle the water tank's base, this is one of the more...

  8. Cgtuts+ Workshop #49 Modern Hill House

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #49 Modern Hill House

    Tutorial Beginner

    CgWorkshops are an ongoing community project, where we feature work created by members of the Cgtuts+ community, and ask you to provide feedback and...

  9. Product Modeling and Rendering in Cinema 4D - Part 1

    Product Modeling and Rendering in Cinema 4D - Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this two part tutorial, Aleksey Voznesenski takes you through the process of Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering a high poly lipstick container in...

  10. Game Character Creation Series: Kila Chapter 1 – High Resolution Modeling

    Game Character Creation Series: Kila Chapter 1 – High Resolution Modeling

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we're extremely excited to welcome veteran 3D artist, character modeler and author, Antony Ward to the site as we launch an amazing new software...

  11. Tutorial Amendment: Jumping Lamp - Tackling Recent Changes to Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Amendment: Jumping Lamp - Tackling Recent Changes to Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, Aleksey Voznesenski will go over some of the changes that have happened in recent versions of Cinema 4D. The particular focus of this...

  12. UV Mapping a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 4

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

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In Part 4, we’ll continue mapping the remaining parts of the jeep. This lesson will cover creating UVs for the seats, handles, dials and steering wheel. By...