Polygon Modeling: Car Tyres
Editor's Pick in 3D Graphics Tutorials, June 2006
This tutorial shows you all the ends and outs of making a perfect looking Pirelli tire. This is definitely a must for anyone who wants to design a realistic tire on their website.
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Beginner
Added : Jun 08, 2006
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Adding Textures
The texture artists. The unsung heroes of the 3D community. Great textures can save an otherwise mediocre model. It's not just what the textures look like, but also how they are applied or wrapped onto the 3D surface. So how do you wrap a flat 2D texture around a complex 3D surface?
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Beginner
Added : Jun 07, 2006
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Making a Complete Tyre
Editor's Pick in 3D Graphics Tutorials, June 2006
If you are into anything in the automotive world then it will definitely be worth it to you to check this tutorial out. Creating your own realistic looking tires is always a must.
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Beginner
Added : Jun 02, 2006
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Boolean Modeling
1. First, I will explain what a Boolean does in brief. Booleans are modeling tools that let you add, subtract, and intersect space within 2 objects. They are very effective for modeling out space within objects, such as a glass of water.
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Beginner
Added : May 29, 2006
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Modeling a Glass
1. Create a primitive Cube object (Objects > Primitive > Cube):
2. In the attributes palette, set it up as follows:
We created 3 segments in each dimension for when we start editing the points. Creating 3 in each dimension will divide our cube like this:
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Experienced
Added : May 26, 2006
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Character Animation Theories And Principles
Editor's Pick in 3D Graphics Tutorials, May 2006
Character animation is a really difficult thing to understand grasp for most people. This really good tutorial will explain to you the basics in a format that even your grandmother could understand.
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : All levels
Added : May 25, 2006
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Pipes and Wires
1. First select your Bezier Spline Tool:
2. If you have ever worked with the pen tool in photoshop, this is basically the same tool except with 3 dimensions. Switch to your 4 port view by clicking F5:
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Beginner
Added : May 24, 2006
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Particle Emitters
Create a particle emitter (Object > Particle > Emitter). An emitter is an object that will generate multiple versions of the same object and move them in the Z direction. We can use particle emitters for almost anything that has multiple of the same object.
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Beginner
Added : May 23, 2006
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Blurred Reflections and Refractions (Frosted Glass)
Editor's Pick in 3D Graphics Tutorials, May 2006
Do you really want to impress your friends with some awesome special effects? Then how about teaching yourself how to make glass images with a really cool "frosted" look. Check it out.
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Experienced
Added : May 23, 2006
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Designing Better Abstract Renders
Open Cinema 4d, and create a basic abstract render or load one that you have already started. We are going to add onto this render by simply adding some modifiers and editing it to it to give it different looks.
Type : 3D Tutorials
Level : Beginner
Added : May 19, 2006
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