Build the Caterpillar 797 in 3D Studio Max
3 PostsIn this series, you’ll learn how to model the ridiculously huge Caterpillar 797B mining dump truck. Spanning three parts, this tutorial 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. You’ll learn how to work with Max’s edit poly modifier, spline tools and much more.View Learning Guide...
An Introduction To UVMapping In 3d Studio Max
2 PostsSo UVMapping... you hate it, I hate it. But unfortunately it's a necessary step in the process of completing most CG projects. In this tutorial, we'll look at creating UVs using the Unwrap UVW modifier in 3D Studio Max, and discuss what UVMapping is, why it's necessary and some ways to approach it.View Learning Guide...
Creating the Level 1 Sentry Gun from Team Fortress 2
11 PostsIn this intermediate to advanced 3ds Max series. You'll learn how to model, UVMap and texture a high poly version of the level one Sentry Gun from the extremely popular video game Team Fortress 2, using a combination of blueprints, images and video reference.View Learning Guide...
Model, Map and Texture a Ballistic Shield with 3D Studio Max
3 PostsIn this tutorial series, you’ll Model, UVMap and Texture a high poly Ballistic Shield in 3d Studio Max 2012. Throughout the project you’ll make extensive use of many of Max’s built in modeling tools and modifiers to create the shield. Once you have the high-res model constructed, you’ll go through a manual optimization process to significantly reduce the poly count before moving onto uvmapping and texturing.View Learning Guide...
Modeling a Stylized Semi Truck in 3D Studio Max
10 PostsThis Semi Truck tutorial series focuses on the creation of a stylized high poly vehicle in 3D Studio Max. The goal of this series is to teach you quick and effective techniques for creating high resolution sub-division surfaces. These universally transferable techniques can be applied to not only vehicle creation, but most other modeling projects as well.View Learning Guide...
An Introduction To Vue 9 xStream
9 PostsWhen you first start using a new software package, you’re a little bit lost. As you don’t really know where to start, what the options and parameters stand for, what the buttons do, etc… This tutorial series was made to introduce you to the best software for creating Natural 3D Environments, that software is Vue 9 xStream. We’ll take a in-depth look of every aspect of Vue 9, starting with the user interface and working up to very complex environments.View Learning Guide...
