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How to rendering shadows using Vray render elements in 3d Max

Rendering shadows using Vray render elements in 3d Max

Render shadows only in 3D Studio Max using vray. Once the tutorial is ...more

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How to model the new James Bond intro with 3D Studio Max

Model the new James Bond intro with 3D Studio Max

In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Michael Park shows you how ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,015

How to submit 3D accessories in IMVU from 3ds Max

Submit 3D accessories in IMVU from 3ds Max

This tutorial shows you how to make and submit cool 3D accessories to IMVU using 3D Studio Max. It's all about meshes and texturing.

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 2
Views 4,303

How to build 3D reference plates in 3ds Max 8

Build 3D reference plates in 3ds Max 8

This 3ds Max video tutorial will take you through the process of setting up reference plates for precision modeling in Autodesk's 3D Studio ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,351

How to make a vent layout with opacity maps in 3D Studio Max

Make a vent layout with opacity maps in 3D Studio Max

Make a vent layout using opacity maps in 3D Max and vray. This ...more

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How to start organic modeling in 3D Studio Max 8

Start organic modeling in 3D Studio Max 8

Watch this 3ds Max video for an introduction to a complete series of tutorials for modeling and texturing a human head sponsored by Ego ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,157

How to create a sky in 3D Studio Max 9

Create a sky in 3D Studio Max 9

This 3ds Max tutorial shows you how to make a sky background or backdrop for your animations or videos. The second video shows you an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by skyd1vers121 | Comments 0
Views 2,619

How to create a live link between Revit and 3D Studio Max

Create a live link between Revit and 3D Studio Max

This video describes the process of Linking Architectural Models from ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,557

How to model with images in 3ds Max

Model with images in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use images to affect models in 3D Studio Max. Using the displacement modifier in 3ds Max we are ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 3,060

How to unwrap UV's for organic modeling in 3ds Max 8

Unwrap UV's for organic modeling in 3ds Max 8

Check out this two-part 3ds Max video tutorial that walks the user ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 13,926

How to use the shell modifier in 3ds Max

Use the shell modifier in 3ds Max

The Shell modifier was added to 3ds Max in release 6, and a far as I know the Shell modifier was written by Peter Watje. In this 3ds Max ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,449

How to use the displace modifier in 3ds Max

Use the displace modifier in 3ds Max

The Displace modifier in 3ds Max acts as a force field to push and reshape an object’s geometry. You can apply its variable force directly ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 1,946

How to model with primitives in 3DS Max for Papervision3D

Model with primitives in 3DS Max for Papervision3D

This software tutorial demonstrates how to build with primitives in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 7,563

How to create materials with displace modifier in 3ds Max

Create materials with displace modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the displace modifier ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,241

How to use the shell modifier in 3ds Max

Use the shell modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial was developed by Discreet (creators of 3ds Max) to show you how to use the shell modifier new to version 6 and up ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 6,078

How to move, rotate, and scale objects in 3ds Max 8

Move, rotate, and scale objects in 3ds Max 8

Transforms are a fundamental part of 3D graphics. It's important to know this well before moving on to making perfect 3D models with 3ds ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,429

How to use modifiers and the modifiers stack in 3ds Max 8

Use modifiers and the modifiers stack in 3ds Max 8

Check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to modify a 3D object ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 776

How to add shadows to your scenes in 3ds Max 8

Add shadows to your scenes in 3ds Max 8

Take a look at this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to add shadows. Shadows show details in your scene and anchor objects in the scene ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,335

How to align images with UV coordinates in 3ds Max 8

Align images with UV coordinates in 3ds Max 8

Hey all you 3D digital animators out there, check out this 3ds Max ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,756

How to animate to sound in 3ds Max 8

Animate to sound in 3ds Max 8

Attention: Digital 3D animators and modelers, watch this 3ds Max video tutorial to see how to add sound as reference to your scene for lip ...more

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