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How to link objects in 3DS Max

Link objects in 3DS Max

Hierarchy is one of the object association types in 3ds Max. It is based on a parent-child relationship, which can be created by linking ...more

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How to box model a jet in 3DS Max for PaperVision3D

Box model a jet in 3DS Max for PaperVision3D

This software tutorial series teaches you how to box model in 3DS Max. Specifically, you will learn the basics of box modeling in 3D Studio ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 4,634

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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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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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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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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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
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How to create a daytime interior with Vray render in 3ds Max

Create a daytime interior with Vray render in 3ds Max

You'll learn the placement of lights in the scene and the Vray ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 3
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How to create a realistic leaf in 3ds Max

Create a realistic leaf in 3ds Max

Watch this video learn how to create a leaf easily without pain by opacity mapping. Check it out!

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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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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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How to create an expression driven panel in 3ds Max

Create an expression driven panel in 3ds Max

This is a 3ds Max tutorial that David Fano has tuned into a video from a PDF written by Theo Calvin and Omer Barr. Using wire parameters and ...more

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Views 1,893

How to install Neil Blevins’ SoulBurn scripts in 3ds Max

Install Neil Blevins’ SoulBurn scripts in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video Tutorial I explain the best way to install Neil ...more

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How to animate a free camera in 3ds Max

Animate a free camera in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to create and animate a free camera in 3D Studio Max. Not only will you learn how to animate the ...more

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How to attach objects in 3ds Max

Attach objects in 3ds Max

Object attachment is one of the types of object associations in 3ds Max. This video tutorial is about how to attach mesh or polygonal ...more

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How to build a spline tower in 3ds Max

Build a spline tower in 3ds Max

This 3ds Max software tutorial shows you how to build a spline tower. Using modifiers such as Cross Section, Skin, Shell and Spline IK we ...more

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How to convert a mesh to hexagon polys in 3ds Max

Convert a mesh to hexagon polys in 3ds Max

This 3ds Max software tutorial covers how to turn your mesh into Hexagon poly’s which creates a smoother mesh. This is a technique Dave ...more

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How to create a circular pattern with 3ds Max wire parameters

Create a circular pattern with 3ds Max wire parameters

In this 3D software tutorial you will learn how to use wire parameters ...more

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How to create and use groups in 3ds Max

Create and use groups in 3ds Max

One of the object association types in 3ds Max is groups. In this video tutorial we will learn how to create the relationship in 3DS Max ...more

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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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