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Follow these max tutorials to learn all about max with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Model the new James Bond intro with 3D Studio Max, Use the InfoCenter in 3d Studio Max 2009, and Use the view cube & steering wheel in 3D Studio Max.

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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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How to use the InfoCenter in 3d Studio Max 2009

Use the InfoCenter in 3d Studio Max 2009

In this 3ds Max tutorial, Michael Hurwicz provides an introduction to the InfoCenter, a new feature in 3ds Max 2009 which makes it easier to ...more

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How to use the view cube & steering wheel in 3D Studio Max

Use the view cube & steering wheel in 3D Studio Max

In this 3ds Max tutorial, Michael Hurwicz provides an introduction to ...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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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 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 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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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 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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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 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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How to export objects from 3ds Max into the game Crysis

Export objects from 3ds Max into the game Crysis

This six-part 3ds Max video tutorial will guide you step by step ...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 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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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 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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The latest in Graffiti-tech: How to write with your eyes. Via Instructables, "Behold the latest ocular assault weapon from the Graffiti Research Lab, openFrameworks, The Fat Lab and The Ebeling ...

Retro Electronics Papercraft For the Brazil '66 Crowd

Dan McPharlin has created some super-sweet retro electronics papercraft models. Click through to Dan's Flickr page to view the entire collection. Beautiful handmade cardboard models. Previously ...

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Attention all WonderHowTo explosive-lovers, here is an artist that just may awe and inspire... China's Cai Guo-Qiang opts for more thrilling materials than traditional paint, clay or plaster, say ...

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 ...

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