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  1. Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 1

    Creating A Mushroom Macro Render - Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    We’re kicking off a new four part tutorial series where you’ll learn to create a cool macro style render using 3D Studio Max, Photoshop and V-Ray. Throughout...

  2. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 3

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 3

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the third part of Shaun Keenan's epic stylized vehicle tutorial series, you'll learn how to build the car's doors, back windows, rims, tires. And then...

  3. Correctly Setting Up a Linear Workflow in Maya

    Correctly Setting Up a Linear Workflow in Maya

    Tutorial Intermediate

    So you might often find yourself wondering "what the hell is a linear workflow?" It's the kind of thing that gives cg artists nightmares, waking in a cold...

  4. Cgtuts+ Workshop #23 Gollum

    Cgtuts+ Workshop #23 Gollum

    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...

  5. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 2

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we're bringing the jam packed second part of Shaun Keenan's massive stylized vehicle tutorial series. In today's post you'll learn how to build the...

  6. Model a Decorative, High Poly Chandelier in 3D Studio Max

    Model a Decorative, High Poly Chandelier in 3D Studio Max

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to model a decorative chandelier in 3D Studio Max using basic tools and poly modeling techniques. You’ll learn how to...

  7. Creating The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 2

    Creating The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this multi-part project, we'll be creating the iPhone 4S in 3d Studio Max using tried and true poly modeling techniques. You'll learn how to setup and...

  8. Crafting a Detailed 'Next-Gen Boiler': Part 5, Baking Maps

    Crafting a Detailed 'Next-Gen Boiler': Part 5, Baking Maps

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In part five, you'll learn how to up-res the low poly model in preparation for map baking and how Zbrush can be used in conjunction with Maya to add addition...

  9. Building A Basic Low Poly Character Rig In Blender

    Building A Basic Low Poly Character Rig In Blender

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial you will learn how to build a basic rigging system for a low poly character using Blender. Though blender has a Auto-Rigging system called...

  10. Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 1

    Create A Stylized Car In Maya: The Complete Workflow - Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    Today we're launching an exciting new tutorial series focused on stylized vehicle creation in Maya. In this massive, multi-part tutorial, you'll follow...

  11. Creating The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 1

    Creating The iPhone 4S In 3D Studio Max - Part 1

    Tutorial Advanced

    In this new multi-part project, we'll be creating the iPhone 4S in 3d Studio Max using tried and true poly modeling techniques. You'll learn how to setup and...

  12. Making Realistic Snow In 3ds Max Without Plugins

    Making Realistic Snow In 3ds Max Without Plugins

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Ever wanted to create realistic snow in 3ds max without having to pay for an expensive third party plugin? Well you're in luck, Chandan Kumar is back with...