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  1. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 6

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 6

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the sixth part of the He-Man Action Figure project, you'll begin constructing He-Man's accessories. This includes modeling and detailing the Shield, Sword...

  2. Quick Tip: How to Deform Edges in 3ds Max Using the Free 'Deformed Edges' Script

    Quick Tip: How to Deform Edges in 3ds Max Using the Free 'Deformed Edges' Script

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today Chandan Kumar is back with another handy quick tip, where he'll introduce you to the "Deformed Edges" script for 3D Studio Max. This completely free...

  3. Displacement and Deformation Techniques in Cinema 4D

    Displacement and Deformation Techniques in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today's tutorial, new Cgtuts+ author Mario Brajdic will introduce you to working with displacement and deformers in Cinema 4D and show you how this...

  4. How to Make Stretchable Bones in 3D Studio Max

    How to Make Stretchable Bones in 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this short quick tip, Chandan Kumar will introduce you to “Stretchy Chain Connect”, a great free script for 3D Studio Max written by Tommy Kotzur. This...

  5. Creating Realistic Water Without Particles in Cinema 4D R13

    Creating Realistic Water Without Particles in Cinema 4D R13

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Creating a realistic water effect often requires a huge amount of particles, which can simply be too much to handle. However, when your desire is to achieve...

  6. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 5

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 5

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the fifth part of the He-Man Action Figure project, you'll make final adjustments to some of the leg muscles to add more definition, and begin...

  7. Modeling, Texturing & Rendering a Gingerbread Man in Cinema 4D - Part 2

    Modeling, Texturing & Rendering a Gingerbread Man in Cinema 4D - Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the second half of the Gingerbread Man tutorial, Aleksey will cover creating a set of procedural materials inside Cinema 4D, and give you some great tips...

  8. Modeling, Texturing & Rendering a Gingerbread Man in Cinema 4D - Part 1

    Modeling, Texturing & Rendering a Gingerbread Man in Cinema 4D - Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    In our latest Cinema 4D tutorial, Aleksey Voznesenski will show you how to model a Gingerbread man using poly modeling techniques, discuss the importance of...

  9. Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 4

    Recreating Pixar's Wall-e in High Poly Using Maya 2012: Part 4

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we’re continuing our in-depth modeling series for Autodesk Maya, where you’re learning how to faithfully recreate one of Pixar’s most lovable...

  10. Cgtuts+ Workshop #47 Camera Calibration Render with Cinema 4D R14

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #47 Camera Calibration Render with Cinema 4D R14

    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. Creating a Character Portrait in ZBrush, the Making of "Hammerhead"

    Creating a Character Portrait in ZBrush, the Making of "Hammerhead"

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this Making Of tutorial, Nacho Riesco will guide you through the workflow he used to create his awesome Hammerhead character portrait, which was recently...

  12. Quick Tip: Create a Great Looking Glittering Stars Material in Modo using Fur

    Quick Tip: Create a Great Looking Glittering Stars Material in Modo using Fur

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this quick tip, new author Tomasz Lechociński will show you how to create a fantastic looking glittering star material in Modo 601 using fur. This type of...