43 Mind-Bending Mudbox Tuts!

Nov 7th in Web Roundups by Topher Welsh

This time we got a load of 43 Mudbox tutorials, and some of those tutorials are made up of groups of more tutorials...and then those tutorials are made of even more tutorials... you get the idea. So in reality, you probably have around 65 Mudbox masterpieces to keep you busy here, but honestly, who cares about these numbers? Lets just get to learning us some Mudbox, and enjoy the variable cornucopia of tutty goodness!

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Author: Topher Welsh

Topher Welsh is a post production artist working mainly in the fields of motion graphics and visual effects. He is a freelancer out of Tacoma, Washington, and also runs www.VisualFXtuts.com, which provides a daily fix of tutorials from any and all applications in the visual effects industry. His personal website is found here: www.Toe-Fur.com.

    Digital Double - Denzel Washington Head Study

    Nicolas Collings shows you how to model Denzel Washington's head using reference images taken from Google.

    Modeling a Dinosaur

    In this tut, Ashraf Aiad shows you how to create a detailed 3d model of a dinosaur head, using mesh preparation, sculpting, displacement maps, and rendering, in both Maya and Mudbox.

    Head Sculpting Techniques

    Learn a bunch of head sculpting techniques from Rod Seffen, including explanations on the proportions of the human head, artistic anatomy theory, techniques in sculpting facial features, and more!

    Autodesk.com's Getting Started With Mudbox

    Autodesk.com has got 4 quick videos to help you in getting started with Mudbox: "Navigate the 3D View Using a Mouse", "Navigate the 3D View using a Pen and Tablet", "Start Sculpting", and "Start Painting"... sorry no links...just hit the picture, and then click the thumbnails.

    Mudbox Techniques for Props

    These two tutorials, about sculpting props in Mudbox, deal with sculpting wood props, and sculpting stone. NOTE: For any tutorials located on AREA.Autodesk.com you must be logged in to access the tutorials.

    Scorpion Production Workflow

    Kenichi Nishida thoroughly explains his process of using Maya and Mudbox to create this awesome scorpion model.

    Mudbox 2010 Features

    This set of videos is made to get you up to speed on the new features in Mudbox 2010. There are 5 videos: Sculpting, Texture Painting Parts 1 and 2, Rendering, and Mudbox and Maya.

    Zhang Yang's "Revolution" Tutorial

    This is a detailed tutorial outlining the steps that Zhang Yang took to create the piece "Revolution".

    Making of "Varga"

    In this two part tutorial, Paul Tosca shows you how he created his piece titled "Varga". Part 1 Part 2

    Making of "Lady of Shalott"

    Using a mix of Maya, Mudbox, Photoshop, BodyPaint, and Mental Ray, Zhang Yang shows you how his piece "Lady of Shalott" was made.

    Making of "The Giant"

    This will take you through the various stages used to create Keith Thompson's Giant character.

    Convert a Mudbox Model to 3ds Max

    Nick Blevins shows you an easy way to convert your Mudbox models for use in 3ds Max. He will cover how to transfer a model from Max to Mudbox, export a mesh and a displacement map, and then render it in Max using a bunch of different displacement methods.

    Low Poly Game Character Hair

    Learn how to make some low poly hair using Maya and Mudbox.

    Street Cop Workflow

    Mashru Mishuu shows you his workflow in creating this street cop character from start to finish.

    Workflow Between 3ds Max & Mudbox

    Learn some basic techniques, but also more advanced subjects like normal and displacement baking in 3ds Max, or the best options when working with the .obj format between apps.

    Multi-Displacement Setup with Maya and Mudbox

    The multi-displacement method can be very handy when setting up various displacement files for your geometry, allow you to have a higher detailed displacement for your render.

    Creating Displacement Maps with 3ds Max, Mudbox and Mental Ray

    Learn how to create displacement maps using 3ds Max, Mental Ray, and Mudbox using some mountainous geometry to learn from.

    Making of "Fa Hai"

    Check out this short making of "Fa Hai" including the modeling, rendering, and shading.

    Multi Channel Setup

    This video shows you how to use the Multi-Channel Tool to set up all the Mudbox channels to bring into Maya for the purpose of rendering.

    Lit Sphere Material

    Ashraf Aiad sheds some light on the Lit Sphere Material feature in Mudbox.

    Render a Mudbox File in Maya (The Easy Way)

    Learn an easy way of rendering your Mudbox files in Maya by matching the number of polys from Mudbox to Mental Ray for Maya.

    Maya/Mudbox Troubleshooting

    Let's face it....things can and will go wrong in your workflow... unless you watch these two videos that address some common user mistakes when utilizing a Maya & Mudbox workflow: Part 1 Part 2

    GROUNDUP Mudbox Tutorials

    Navigation and UI Selections Normal and Displacement Maps Layers Brushes Hard Surface Texturing Character Detailing

    Mudbox Sculpting

    In this five part tutorial, learn how to sculpt efficiently in Mudbox. Sounds simple enough. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

    New in Mudbox 2010

    Look at some of the new features in Mudbox 2010 including FBX, filters, and more.

    Character Modeling For Games Series

    This five part series will cover the modeling of a character for games. The topics of each part are: Applying Color to the Concept Art Basic 3ds Max Techniques Creating a Base Model Sculpting the General Anatomy Retopologising the Model

    We are terribly sorry to all those who enjoyed having Wayne Robson's tutorials included in this excellent roundup, but any tutorials belonging to him or being hosted at CGArena have been removed at his expressed request.

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    Wayne Robson November 7th

    Rmove those videos of min NOW you did not ask permission and they are shared on partner sites only that has ASKED.

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      Kaleb Aylsworth November 9th

      Removed.

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    Darran Jones November 7th

    W00t! First comment, hehe

    Thanks for these, I’ve just started taking a look at Mudbox rather than ZBrush so this is really useful.

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    aleksey November 7th

    wayne, you need to chill =)

    it’s just a link, no one is actually hosting anything.

    and you should probably just email the moderator and ask nicely, while specifically mentioning the tutorials that are causing you grief

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    CGarena November 7th

    Remove the videos you posted from our site immediately. We gave no permission for you to use them, what made you think you could?

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      Kaleb Aylsworth November 8th

      @CGarena – We sincerely apologize for not requesting your advance permission to include links to your tutorials in our roundup. We would like to ask at this time, however, that you reconsider your request to have them removed, as we are not hosting the videos ourselves in an attempt to steal your potential readership, but simply directing our readers to your site by making them aware of your wonderful resources.

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      Topher Welsh November 8th

      I can assure you that I meant no harm, only to direct more traffic to your’s and Wayne’s sites to give a highly complete list of Mudbox tutorials from around the internet.

      I didn’t know that you would require permission to post outbound links from our site to yours, and we would never host a tutorial, provide a download, or try to steal material from those that have created it.

      We hold CGArena, Wayne, and MudboxHub in high regard and that is why I included your training in this roundup. Like Kaleb, I am also requesting that you reconsider having them removed, because it is all about educating those that haven’t found the tutorials yet. My whole intention is to get you both more readers, views, and for the community as a whole to grow.

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      Kaleb Aylsworth November 9th

      They have been removed.

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    John Holt November 8th

    Which one should I purchase Mudbox or ZBrush? Lord knows I can’t afford both.

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    Mark Jobe November 8th

    For what it’s worth I had never heard of Wayne Robson up until today. Probably only because i use different software. I do however look at CgTuts and AETuts every day and now that i’m aware of his site i will be checking back with it regularly as i think i can crossover the principals that he teaches into the software i use.

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    Partaboy November 9th

    If you are Maya user, you’ll propably be more at home with Mudbox.

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    Nico Harttto November 10th

    If you are a student, the Maya, 3DS, mudbox, motionbuilder -bundle is a magnificent deal. Something like 100euros for 13month license, and 200-300 euros for permanent license – non-commercial I guess, but it’s still a great deal.

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    Cédric November 10th

    oh, WRob…i have to say i am really disappointed in his behaviour, especially considering his background, oh well, working with autodesk must grow big wings quiclky. Sad really he didn’t reconsider your offer…

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      Topher Welsh November 10th

      Yes, it is too bad he didn’t reconsider, there really were a lot of great resources to be had from him and CGarena. I don’t understand the reasoning, but we have to respect the wishes of those that get their content **LINKED** to.

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    danchez November 10th

    yeah.. autodesk employees.. what they remind me… yes i know… autodesk!
    maybe someone should tell them that drawing atention to their products is actualy free advertisement…

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      Kaleb Aylsworth November 10th

      Trust me, I tried.

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      Rix November 11th

      Just to be clear Wayne Robson is not an Autodesk Employee

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        danchez November 13th

        well.. he behaves like one..

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    danchez November 10th

    hey, google, remove links to our site imediately!

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    foobar November 11th

    If it’s only a link, Wayne has no grounds to request removal. If you used artwork or pictures, that would be a problem.

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    Gerald November 11th

    Wayne is NOT an Autodesk employee. Never has been, probably never will.

    I wonder if Autodesk gave him permission to use thier logos all over his site?

    People like this really annoy me.

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      Wayne Robson November 14th

      yes they did….and I require the quickstart series to be seen in a certain order in order to be effective to people to their maximum. As they are mine I can to be blunt request them to be withheld anywhere I wish as I retain coywrite on all of my videos. So legally I have every right. They are never allowed to be included on any site without my approval as ALL tuts should be regardless of author, and not just harvested.

      Thankyou for removing them but please remember just because something is recorded and put out for free does not mean it can be put onto any site without the authors permission. I’d have hoped you would contact every artist who’s videos you use before adding them.

      Not one person in charge here contacted me about this in advance THAT is what I object to…..no one asked. Added to this I never allow the videos to be mixed up or added with ones not part of the series. To me this matter is now closed and thanks for removing them at my request. There are quite a few guys in the same position as me that are very unhappy with teh links to vids without being asked. Just take a look at the comments about it on twitter a few days back.

      As regards my position this link may enlighten people a bit: http://bit.ly/2ripbx

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    Riki November 19th

    Please link to more eat3d tutorials NOW! Im upset that there arent more links to our videos! (heavy sarcasm of course).

    Seriously though, pointing to where the videos are legally hosted is called FREE ADVERTISING. The more people who watch your content, the more people will know you exist and hopefully purchase other videos.

    Think about it mate, you really WANT every site out there linking to your stuff dont you?? How is living in a cave good for business?

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