Build an Advanced Production Quality Character Rig
3 PostsIn this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an advanced rig for a cartoon flower character in Maya. In this series, Shaun Keenan will show you how to create a true industry standard, production friendly rig, capable of a staggering set of options and a huge amount of control.View Learning Guide...
The Complete Introduction to Motion Trackers
12 PostsMotion Tracking is pretty much the "required reading" in the world of Visual Effects. Whether you're adding something to a shot or taking something out, if the shot is moving... you'll almost always have to track your shot to get the best result. Watch this brief Motion Tracking Overview and let us help you through the core information you need to know to be confident with Motion Trackers. Enjoy!View Learning Guide...
Model, Texture & Render a Gingerbread Man in Cinema 4D
2 PostsIn this Cinema 4D series, Aleksey Voznesenski will show you how to model a Gingerbread man using poly modeling techniques, discuss the importance of using reference images, and show you how to maintain a proper edge flow and good topology when modeling characters. He'll also cover creating materials, basic scene lighting and rendering in the second part.View Learning Guide...
'Little Big Planet' Inspired Bunny
2 PostsIn this series, professional character artist and rigger Shaun Keenan will walk you through the process of creating a toon style bunny inspired by Little Big Planet’s Sackboy. You'll learn about sculpting in ZBrush, UVMapping with Roadkill, Texture creation in Photoshop, and Rigging in this two part series.View Learning Guide...
Commercial Production Series: Razer Blade Gaming Laptop
5 PostsOver the course of this seven part series, you'll learn the secrets of professional commercial creation, as you build a high quality advertising spot for a Razer gaming laptop from the ground up. utilizing the powerful combination of 3D Studio Max, Cinema 4D and After Effects, you'll work through the entire process in detail, with real-time instruction.View Learning Guide...
Create an Advanced Multi-Character Rig
3 PostsIn this series, you'll learn how to create a truly versatile and production friendly character rig for Futurama's Bender. Built inside the rig are various options for not only Bender’s wide range of movements, but options to change between various levels of mesh detail and materials on the fly, providing a wide assortment of helpful and innovative tools.View Learning Guide...
