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This course will provide you with a good foundation for rigging characters in 3ds Max.In this course, we'll be taking a step-by-step approach, constructing a control rig that is solid and animator-friendly. We'll learn everything from proper bone placement to learning how to utilize 3ds Max's intuitive and robust enveloping tools to remove the fear of painting weights and, instead, make the process an enjoyable one. We'll cover how to make our controls efficient and easy to comprehend, and we'll also learn how to create custom quad menus to quickly access specific tools so we can speed up our workflow.

In this course, we will cover the tools and techniques for setting up character rigs in 3ds Max.Step by step, we'll construct a control rig that is robust and animator-friendly. We'll learn everything from proper bone placement and techniques for troubleshooting, to learning fun ways we can preserve volume as our mesh deforms and how to make our controls efficient and easy to comprehend. We'll also learn how to create customized quad menus and toolbars that will help speed up our workflow, so we can focus primarily on building our control rigs with the best practices.

The lesson examines texturing model fighter from Star Wars (Maya + Photoshop). Simulation here To celebrate the new episode of star wars, Simply3dWorld is proud to bring you this Starfighter modeling AND texturing special.You will cover all aspects from scratch and follow along as you create this awesome model.

After our model is complete we will explore the world of texturing. We start with learning how to create a flat workable UV map and then we'll cover different mapping techniques like planar map and automatic mapping as well as tools like cut and sew UV's. Following our complete UV map, we will import an UV snap shot into a paint program like Photoshop to learn how to hand paint our textures using a variety of options including using layers and filters. We will also create a colour map and bump map, as well as a specular map. Then you will set up your lighting and apply your final render.

This lesson is aimed at users who are familiar with the basics of Maya, Photoshop and Zbrush, considers the modeling and texturing models of futuristic vehicle, as well as rendering on the background of 2d images. Welcome to the first SimplyMaya.com showcased tutorial we hope to release one of these per month. This one is brought to you by Jason Edwards author of the popular internet 3D comic strip Outlaws Tales. Luckily for us Jason has just finished a series for the Discovery channel and has kindly consented to spend some time working with SimplyMaya to bring us a series of new tutorials the first of which we present to you in our new Hi Definition video format.

The Living room tutorial is intended for intermediate Maya users. You will begin by setting up your reference image on an image plane and then start modeling the set, using both polygons and nurbs to block the correct shape, and size of the objects. Some of the tools used in the modeling section cover extrude face, cut face tool and split polygon to name a few. After the modeling section is complete we will switch gears and get into UV layouts, which is taking all the modeled geometry and converting it to a flat pintable map to apply textures on them in a painting program. You will learn how to assign color to the geometry to make planar maps as well as tools like move and sew uv's.

This video is designed for beginner to intermediate LightWave 3D users in mind. This 6 + hour training video from Adam Gibson will show you several different modeling methods from box modeling to the detail out approach and more. Adam will and have you creating complex geometry in no time and loving every minute of it.

This complete series offers an "artist study" of the process of character animation. Observe how each element is created in detail, as it happens providing a thorough presentation of essential concepts and techniques. Watch through the eyes of the artist as he molds each object from the conceptual drawings to completed animation. Step-by-step, you are guided through the thought process and techniques to capture the essence of the character, all while learning the tools and insights of LightWave 3D.

A collection of 3D models of machines for 3Ds MAX. Each in a separate folder with the name brand and model of car.Almost all modelki with textures of wheels, as well as icons and numbers

lliot Rosenstein brings the tools, techniques and art of subdivision surface modeling into focus in this brilliant DVD from the Mesmer Press. Appropriate for everyone who needs to build organic characters using Sub Dees in Softimage XSI, this DVD would be of particular value to those studying the human form in animation.Elliot begins by discussing the topology of the human body and how polygons, edges and edge loops can be used to define the contours of the human form. Next, he illustrates the differing combinations of polygonal shapes and how they contribute to the subdivision surface.

A video-based creation of the Egyptian bracelet from the tomb "with the use of two programs - Cinema 4D and ZBrush.

The long-awaited splint on modeling Zombie Hare

Autodesk Mudbox is one of the industry standard digital sculpting and texturing applications. From concepting, lighting, special effects previews and painting, artists can create compelling content for a wide variety of industries. Mudbox provides digital artists a wide variety of sculpting and painting tools, stencils, stamps and presets for lighting and materials.

At this time Arnell (modeler) will show how to do mouse-style " Ratatouille "

Adobe Illustrator CS5 is the latest version of the industry standard vector drawing application. Now with new features such as the Perspective Tool, the Bristle Brush, Beautiful Strokes and new drawing modes, there are more tools than ever for the creation of stunning art. Adobe Illustrator CS5 new tools and features help you take your creativity to the next level. Professional illustrator, television animation art director and writer Dwayne Ferguson takes you on an in-depth look at Illustrator CS5, taking you through the tools you'll need to master.