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  1. Create an Animation Walk Cycle in Blender using Rigify

    Create an Animation Walk Cycle in Blender using Rigify

    Tutorial Beginner

    In our latest Blender tutorial from Karan Shah, you'll learn how to generate a character rig using Blender's Rigify add-on, and how to skin the character...

  2. Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 2

    Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Hey guys, in this second and final part of the Shoe tutorial, I am going to share with you the process of Unwrapping, Texturing, Lighting and Compositing the...

  3. Create a Futuristic Cyborg with Poser and Photoshop

    Create a Futuristic Cyborg with Poser and Photoshop

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, we will show you how 3D renders can be combined with Photoshop to produce a stunning sci-fi composition.

  4. Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 3

    Modeling a High Poly World War II Willys Jeep in Modo - Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the third chapter of Michael Ciesielski's colossal Willys Jeep tutorial series, you'll learn some great techniques for building the jeep's complex high...

  5. Camera Projection In Maya

    Camera Projection In Maya

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial, Cgtuts+ regular author Ivan Krushkov guides us through the process of using camera projection in Autodesk Maya. Ivan will begin by showing...

  6. Modeling an Awesome High Poly Stylized Rifle in 3D Studio Max

    Modeling an Awesome High Poly Stylized Rifle in 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial by Stefan Surmabojov, you'll learn how to model a detailed high poly rifle in 3D Studio Max. Stefan will walk you through the creation of...

  7. Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 1

    Model, UVMap, Texture, Light and Render Leather Shoes in Maya - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Hey guys, in this tutorial I am going to share with you the process of modeling a formal pair of leather shoes. We will first make a low poly model and then...

  8. Quick Tip: How to Set Up the Mentalray Plugin in Maya

    Quick Tip: How to Set Up the Mentalray Plugin in Maya

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey guys, today I’ll share a Quick Tip about how to setup the Mental Ray plug-in in Maya. Mental Ray is a renderer just like the Maya Software or Maya...

  9. Creating a Warrior Character: Part 5

    Creating a Warrior Character: Part 5

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the fifth part of "The Warrior" series, I'm going to cover texturing the character using the free ZBrush plugin 'ZApplink' and Photoshop. We'll also add...

  10. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 7

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 7

    Tutorial Advanced

    It's been a long haul, but today we're happy to bring you the seventh and final part in Shaun Keenan's awesome Stylized Car series! In the final part Shaun...

  11. Create A TV Ident Using Cinema 4D R14's New Camera Matching & Morph Tools

    Create A TV Ident Using Cinema 4D R14's New Camera Matching & Morph Tools

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In today's tutorial, Dimitris Katsafouros of design studio We Are Pitch Black showcases two new tools included in Cinema 4D R14, the Camera Matching Tool and...

  12. Quick Tip: Creating a Custom Shelf in Maya

    Quick Tip: Creating a Custom Shelf in Maya

    Tutorial Beginner

    Hey Guys! Today I will share a small Quick Tip - Making a Custom Shelf in Maya, which could be quite useful for beginners and hence speed up your workflow in...