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

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

    Tutorial Beginner

    Today we're continuing our in-depth modeling series for Autodesk Maya where we'll learn how to faithfully recreate one of Pixar's most lovable characters,...

  2. Quick Tip: Extended Timeline Script for 3D Studio Max

    Quick Tip: Extended Timeline Script for 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this quick tip, Chandan Kumar will introduce you to a great free script for 3D Studio Max titled Extended Timeline. This script makes adjusting the length...

  3. Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 2

    Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In part two you'll finish up work on the laptop model using 3ds Max. This lesson includes adding the remaining details to the ports, constructing the...

  4. Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 3

    Create a Classic He-Man Action Figure using Maya: Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this lesson you'll learn how to create He-Man's arms and hands. Due to the specific nature of an action figure's limbs, careful attention must be payed...

  5. How to Use Image-Based Lighting in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    How to Use Image-Based Lighting in Photoshop CS6 Extended

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, Steve Caplin will explain how to create convincing location effects using Photoshop's 3D tools. In the process, he will show you how to set...

  6. Developing Cinema 4D User Controls Through Xpresso

    Developing Cinema 4D User Controls Through Xpresso

    Tutorial Intermediate

    This is a detailed 91 minute video tutorial explaining how to setup a Cinema 4D Project to have user data controls that give your file or project complete...

  7. Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender in Maya - Part 3

    Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender in Maya - Part 3

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the third and final part of Shaun Keenan's massive multi-character rigging series for Maya, you'll continue adding additional features and functionality...

  8. Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 1

    Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop: Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we're excited to launch an ambitious new tutorial series from Stefan Surmabojov spanning both Cgtuts+ and Aetuts+. Over the course of this seven part...

  9. Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender in Maya - Part 2

    Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender in Maya - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this tutorial series from Shaun Keenan of MZP Studios, you'll learn how to create an advanced multi-character rig for Futurama's Bender. Shaun will show...

  10. Low-Poly Paper Tree Creation & GI Baking in Cinema 4D

    Low-Poly Paper Tree Creation & GI Baking in Cinema 4D

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial Aleksey Vozeneski will walk you through how to model a low poly tree in Cinema 4D and how to achieve that paper look that is becoming quite...

  11. Create An Animated Pinboard Effect In 3ds Max - Part 1

    Create An Animated Pinboard Effect In 3ds Max - Part 1

    Tutorial Beginner

    In part 1 of this this two part tutorial, author Cristian Pop will show us three different methods for creating an animated "Pinboard Effect" in 3D Studio...

  12. Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender in Maya - Part 1

    Creating an Advanced Multi-Character Rig for Futurama's Bender in Maya - Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    We're kicking March off right with a great tutorial from Shaun Keenan where you'll learn how to create an advanced multi-character rig for Futurama's Bender....