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Matt Brealey

Matt is currently working as a freelance 3D designer in the UK, trying his hand at VFX work in his free-time. He loves learning new things, finding inspiring graphics, and dreaming up impossible fx shots.
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Model a Photorealistic Boss Tu-2 FX Pedal in Modo, Day 1

Twice a month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Cgtuts+. Today we’re taking a look back at former Cgtuts+ editor Matt Brealey’s awesome two part tutorial on modeling a Photorealistic Boss Pedal in Modo. Originally published back in August of 2009, this tutorial was extremely popular with the Modo crowd. So if you missed it the first time, why not check it out now.


This entry is part 2 of 9 in the Best Of Modo Session

Model a High Poly Canon A1 Camera in Modo – Day 1

Twice a month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Cgtuts+. Today we have an awesome Modo tutorial by former Cgtuts+ editor Matt Brealey. In this 5 part tutorial series, Matt guides us through the creation of a high poly Canon A1 camera. This tutorial was first published back in January of 2010 and proved to be incredibly popular with our Modo users! Let’s take a look back…


This entry is part 7 of 9 in the Best Of Modo Session
Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series – Inception v1

Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series – Inception v1

Today on our sister site, Aetuts+, they’re continuing the Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series. This tutorial will explain how to make the “Inception” flying logo style, using Cinema 4D 11.5 and After Effects. In Cinema, we’ll be modeling a maze logo, then using Mograph module (Cinema 4D 11.5 v.), we add the buildings inside of the labyrinth scene. We’ll follow in After Effects putting together the final composition.


This entry is part 9 of 9 in the Best of Cinema4D – Part 2 Session
Quick Tip: UVing Deformed Pipes in Modo

Quick Tip: UVing Deformed Pipes in Modo

Today’s quick-tip tutorial takes a look at how to utilise the amazing UV tools in Luxology’s Modo 401 to tackle a common problem – unwrapping deformed cylinders. And yes, that may just be more common than you might think! Let’s take a look…

Happy Holidays from Everyone at Envato

Happy Holidays from Everyone at Envato

I hope you all have an amazing time with family and friends this holiday season. 2010 was truly an incredible year full of all sorts of growth and learning… and from the way things are looking, 2011 is gonna be even BETTER! From our family to yours, “Here’s to a GREAT New Year!

Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series – Prince of Persia

Aetuts+ Hollywood Movie Title Series – Prince of Persia

After reviewing your votes, Prince of Persia was the victor so here you go! Today’s tutorial over on our sister-site Aetuts+ explains how to make a “Prince of Persia” flying logo style, using Cinema 4D and After Effects. In Cinema 4D, we will model and animate of the logo, then we’ll continue in After Effects, adding the clouds scene and completing the final composition. Enjoy!

Quick Tip: Fast and Easy UVing in Modo

Quick Tip: Fast and Easy UVing in Modo

Today’s quick-tip tutorial takes a look at how to quickly and easily UV unwrap hard-surface 3D objects using Luxology’s Modo 401. Let’s take a look!

Cgtuts+ & 3DOcean Have Joined Forces on Twitter!

Cgtuts+ & 3DOcean Have Joined Forces on Twitter!

In order to provide you with a more awesome twitter experience, the old Cgtuts+ and 3DOcean twitter accounts have joined forces, merging into a single must-follow account for all 3D enthusiasts : @Envato3D. Follow us now for updates on tutorial posts, model roundups, competitions and more 3D-related goodness!

Tutsplus Poll: Choose A Tutorial – Hollywood Movie Title

Tutsplus Poll: Choose A Tutorial – Hollywood Movie Title

Cgtuts+ and Aetuts+ have gathered together a couple of movie titles that we could create tutorials on. The big question is…which one to do first? This is where we need your help! You can download a clip example of each and you can vote at the bottom. We’ll tally up the votes and create the tutorial!

Aetuts+ Tutorial : Recreate Your Own “Tron” Title Opener

Aetuts+ Tutorial : Recreate Your Own “Tron” Title Opener

Our sister site Aetuts+ today put up an excellent tutorial by Antonio Cerri, showing you how to create a flying logo, Tron Legacy style! Today’s part uses C4D to model and animate the logo, whilst the upcoming part 2 uses After Effects to composite everything together. We thought you all might like it too, so check out the preview video and tutorial links after the jump…

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