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  1. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 7

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 7

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the seventh and final part of the He-Man Action Figure series, you'll learn how to create and apply plastic shaders to the skin, weapons and accessories...

  2. Model, Texture and Render a Realistic Light Bulb with 3ds Max & C4D - Part 2

    Model, Texture and Render a Realistic Light Bulb with 3ds Max & C4D - Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the second half of the realistic light bulb tutorial, you'll shift gears and move into Cinema 4D, where Stefan will guide you through the texturing,...

  3. Model, Texture and Render a Realistic Light Bulb with 3ds Max & C4D - Part 1

    Model, Texture and Render a Realistic Light Bulb with 3ds Max & C4D - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this new two part tutorial series, brothers Andrew and Stefan Surmabojov are teaming up to show you how to create an ultra-realistic light bulb. Utilizing...

  4. Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig with Maya - Part 3

    Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig with Maya - Part 3

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the third and final part of Shaun Keenan's flower series for Maya. You'll learn how to create an advanced facial rig for the flower character using Face...

  5. Creating a Cool Perspective Shift Effect in Cinema 4D

    Creating a Cool Perspective Shift Effect in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll dive into creating a nice perspective shift effect inside Cinema 4D. Although relatively easy to setup, this effect can add a lot of...

  6. Create a Metallic 3D Logo With Photoshop and Filter Forge

    Create a Metallic 3D Logo With Photoshop and Filter Forge

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, we will explain how to combine Photoshop CS6's 3D tools with Filter Forge to create a metallic 3D logo that is built "Forge" tough. Let's...

  7. Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig with Maya - Part 2

    Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig with Maya - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In part 2 of Shaun Keenan's rigging series for Maya. You'll continue building the controls for the Flower, this includes tying the rig together, rigging the...

  8. Quick Tip: Copying Objects from One 3ds Max Scene to Another using 'Copitor'

    Quick Tip: Copying Objects from One 3ds Max Scene to Another using 'Copitor'

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this short, but handy Quick Tip. Chandan Kumar will show you how to copy an object (or series of objects) from one 3D Studio Max scene to another, using...

  9. Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 5

    Advanced Poly Modeling - Tassimo T-65 Home Brewing Station: Part 5

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the fifth part of the Tassimo T-65 series, we'll begin work on the cup stand portion of the machine and create the inner and outer cylindrical pieces, as...

  10. Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig With Maya: Part 1

    Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig With Maya: Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    We’re kicking May off with a great tutorial from Professional Artist Shaun Keenan, where you’ll learn how to create an advanced character rig for a cartoon...

  11. Create a 3D Typographic Illustration

    Create a 3D Typographic Illustration

    Tutorial Advanced

    Modern artists often use more than one application to create their work. This often means working outside of Photoshop much of the time. In this tutorial,...

  12. Create a Glossy, 3D Smartphone Battery Icon in Cinema 4D

    Create a Glossy, 3D Smartphone Battery Icon in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a nice looking, glossy 3D smartphone battery icon using Cinema 4D. You'll start by creating the battery model...