ANIMATE MAX How-To Videos & Articles

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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 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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How to animate using keyframes in 3ds Max 8

Animate using keyframes in 3ds Max 8

Breath some life into your animated scene by watching this 3ds Max video tutorial to see how to use keyframes for basic digital character ...more

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How to use edit poly modifiers to animate in 3ds Max

Use edit poly modifiers to animate in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to work with editable polys in ...more

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How to animate a star field in 3ds Max

Animate a star field in 3ds Max

This 3 part tutorial shows you how to animate a starfield in 3D Studio Max. This will give you a good understanding of the tools available ...more

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How to animate a basic biped in 3ds Max

Animate a basic biped in 3ds Max

Check out this Autodesk 3ds Max video tutorial on how to animate a basic biped. This 3D graphics application will have your digital ...more

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How to create and animate a tank track in 3ds Max

Create and animate a tank track in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to create a tank track piece. The video shows you how to attach multiple objects and use ...more

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How to animate a BIPED in 3ds Max

Animate a BIPED in 3ds Max

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How to animate text along a path in 3ds Max

Animate text along a path in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to animate text along a path. You learn how to create a spline curve (path) and how to ...more

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How to use the cloth reactor in 3ds Max

Use the cloth reactor in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial will show you how to use the cloth reactor in 3D Studio Max. Learn how to animate a cloth swinging over an object ...more

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How to create objects with primitives in 3ds Max 8

Create objects with primitives in 3ds Max 8

Check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to create basic objects, such as spheres and how far you can take them. Autodesk's 3D Studio ...more

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How to join or subtract objects with Booleans in 3ds Max 8

Join or subtract objects with Booleans in 3ds Max 8

Check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to create objects quickly ...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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How to use the curve editor in 3ds Max 8

Use the curve editor in 3ds Max 8

Get the finest level of control over your animation with the curve editor. Just check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to do low ...more

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How to use the dope sheet editor in 3ds Max 8

Use the dope sheet editor in 3ds Max 8

Every 3D animator or modeler should check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to animate and adjust sequences at a higher level with the ...more

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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 add a biped to a mesh character in 3ds Max

Add a  biped to a mesh character in 3ds Max

If you just made a mesh character, it's not going to be very interesting or fun to use until you can start animating it. To start animating ...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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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 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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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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