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Modeling The F-16 Fighter Jet in 3D Studio Max – Part 2

Modeling The F-16 Fighter Jet in 3D Studio Max – Part 2

on May 22nd 2012 with 1 comment
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Modeling The F-16 Fighter Jet

Today we’re bringing you the conclusion of the F-16 series by Sansar Tripathi. In the second half we’ll finish things up by fine tuning the mesh and assembling the air intake and cockpit. As well as adding additional detail to the model by building an arsenal of weapons including rockets and missiles. The final step will be adding support edges to the meshes in preparation for subdivision.

Suitable for both beginner and intermediate artists, this tutorial will get users up to speed on working with some of Max’s more common modeling tools, and is an ideal project for anyone interested in creating high quality vehicle models.

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Modeling The F-16 Fighter Jet in 3D Studio Max – Part 1

Modeling The F-16 Fighter Jet in 3D Studio Max – Part 1

on May 21st 2012 with 5 comments
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Modeling The F-16 Fighter Jet

Today we’re bringing you the first part in a new tutorial series that focuses on modeling the F-16D fighter jet in 3D Studio Max. Suitable for both beginner and intermediate artists, this tutorial will get users up to speed on working with some of Max’s more common modeling tools, and is an ideal project for anyone interested in creating high quality vehicle models.

Today’s lesson will cover blocking in the overall proportions and building the planes fuselage, wings and tail section. Click through to get started!

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Image Based Lighting: The Complete Workflow with Maya, HDR Shop & Photoshop

Image Based Lighting: The Complete Workflow with Maya, HDR Shop & Photoshop

on May 18th 2012 with 1 comment

So Image Based Lighting…. What is it, and how can you use it to your advantage? Get the answers in this tutorial from James Whiffin where you’ll not only learn about implementing IBL into your projects, but how to setup and shoot your very own high dynamic range images, a topic rarely seen in tutorials.

After shooting James will show you how to process the spherical images using HDR Shop and how to combine and clean them up in Photoshop to create a finished panoramic HDRI. Which can be directly applied in Maya (or your 3d package of choice) to add initial lighting, reflections and realism to your scenes. Unlock the HDRI mystery after the jump!

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Modeling A Modern Interior Scene In Blender

Modeling A Modern Interior Scene In Blender

on May 17th 2012 with 7 comments

In this tutorial we will be modeling an interior scene from a reference photo. It is written for the complete beginner, you’ll learn how to setup a background image and how to match the camera to it, as we follow a very simple workflow for building up the scene with a variety of basic modeling techniques that will give you a very good basis on how to approach any kind of modeling.

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Building The Caterpillar 797 In 3D Studio Max – Adding Additional Detail

Building The Caterpillar 797 In 3D Studio Max – Adding Additional Detail

on May 15th 2012 with 2 comments
This entry is part 3 of 2 in the series Building The CAT 797B

Today we’re continuing the CAT 797 series by Sasa Posloncec where you’ll learn how to model the ridiculously huge Caterpillar 797B mining dump truck. Spanning three parts this series will give you an in-depth look at what it takes to create a fully realized vehicle model in 3D Studio Max using blueprints and photo reference. As Sasa walks you through the creation of each part, you’ll learn how to work with Max’s Edit Poly modifier, spline tools and much more!

The third and final part in the series covers refining and adding additional details to the model. Complete the project after the jump!

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Simulate An Old School X-Ray Vision Shot – Cg Part

Simulate An Old School X-Ray Vision Shot – Cg Part

on May 13th 2012 with 3 comments

This week, Cgtuts+ has teamed up with our sister site Aetuts+ to bring you this awesome two part, in-depth tutorial from James Whiffin. Where you’ll learn how to create and composite a cool old school x-ray effect into some video footage, using Maya, PFTrack and After Effects! Head over to Aetuts+ for the conclusion of the project where you’ll composite the render passes from Maya, and use a variety of tools to make the footage look like it was shot in the 80′s!

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Building A Complete Human Character Rig In Maya, Creating The Leg Controls – Tuts+ Premium
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Building A Complete Human Character Rig In Maya, Creating The Leg Controls – Tuts+ Premium

on May 11th 2012 with 0 comments
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Complete Human Character Rig In Maya

Today we’re bringing you the third part of the Building A Complete Human Character Rig In Maya Tuts+ premium tutorial series that teaches you how to construct a complex, fully realized character rig using Maya’s built in tool set. In today’s post you’ll learn how to build the character’s controls for animation. It’s a very important part in the Character Rigging pipeline, because without having good controllers, you can’t get the best control in animation. So let’s get started creating our “controls” for the character.

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C4D: Interior Glass Effect

C4D: Interior Glass Effect

on May 10th 2012 with 16 comments

In today’s tutorial new author Zachary O’Conner will be showing us how to create a glass effect in Cinema4D, using a method of rendering typically used for interiors to give it a nice finished look. In this particular tutorial we’ll use some text in a basic room to show off the effect, yet it can really be used on anything at all. The lighting is really quite simple to setup, as this tutorial is aimed at the beginner crowd.

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This entry is part 3 of 9 in the Best of Cinema4D – Part 2 Session
Creating A Futuristic Weapon In Maya – Modeling And Adding Additional Details

Creating A Futuristic Weapon In Maya – Modeling And Adding Additional Details

on May 8th 2012 with 0 comments
This entry is part 2 of 1 in the series Modeling A Futuristic Weapon

In the second part of the Creating A Futuristic Weapon In Maya series, we’ll continue working towards the completion of the model by building and detailing some of the additional parts, using poly modeling techniques.

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Building The Caterpillar 797 In 3D Studio Max – Modeling The Bed, Fuel Tank And Undercarriage

Building The Caterpillar 797 In 3D Studio Max – Modeling The Bed, Fuel Tank And Undercarriage

on May 7th 2012 with 2 comments
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Building The CAT 797B

Today we’re continuing the CAT 797 series by Sasa Posloncec where you’ll learn how to model the ridiculously huge Caterpillar 797B mining dump truck. Spanning three parts this series will give you an in-depth look at what it takes to create a fully realized vehicle model in 3D Studio Max using blueprints and photo reference. As Sasa walks you through the creation of each part, you’ll learn how to work with Max’s Edit Poly modifier, spline tools and much more!

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