Model, Texture and Render a Legendary Katana in Maya
3 PostsIn this three part workflow series you'll learn how to model, texture, and render a Katana, the legendary Samurai sword. You'll use Maya's basic polygon editing tools to build the model, UVLayout to create UVs, and Photoshop to build the textures. You'll also get a quick overview of Mental Ray when rendering the final image.View Learning Guide...
Model a Cartoon Gatling Gun in Modo
2 PostsIn this series, you'll learn how to use many of Luxology Modo's user friendly modeling tools to create a cartoon gatling gun. When you're finished, you'll be ready to get started creating your own 3d models in this incredibly powerful modeling package.View Learning Guide...
Achieving Realism and Depth using Render Layers in Maya
2 PostsThroughout the course of this two part rendering tutorial, you'll learn how to use the power of render layers inside Maya 2010, and how to output and prepare them for compositing. In the second part, you'll see how you can use After Effects to composite the rendered layers to achieve a more realistic look using custom depth of field.View Learning Guide...
Build a Realistic Mailbox using 3ds Max and UV Layout
3 PostsIn this three part series, you'll learn how to Model, UVMap and Texture a lifelike mailbox using 3ds Max and UV Layout. Starting with a simple box, you'll use poly modeling tools and techniques to build and shape the model. Once complete, you'll use a combination of 3ds Max and UV Layout to apply Uvs, and learn some useful techniques to build up the colors and materials.View Learning Guide...
Motion Graphics: Project Workflow
3 PostsEventually we all want to move beyond tutorials and actually start to deal with clients. Whether at a production house or on your own, one of the most fundamental aspects of professional design is a solid project workflow. In this tutorial series, we’ll examine the different aspects of working in a project-like environment, and how our techniques interact with a client in a real-world situation.View Learning Guide...
Model, Texture, and Render a Bathroom Interior Design with Maya
2 PostsInterior modeling and rendering is used in a great variety of industries, and creating results that are suitable for these big markets is a very big challenge. In this series you'll learn how to Model, Texture, and Render a bathroom interior design with Maya using techniques that will quickly give you a photo-realistic result.View Learning Guide...
