POLYGON How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these polygon tutorials to learn all about polygon with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Extrude polygons in Maya, Edge slice inside polygons within modo, and Fill holes in polygons in Maya.

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How to extrude polygons in Maya

Extrude polygons in Maya

Learn how to extrude polygon faces and start to really make objects. Extruding is the most important and most often used method for ...more

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How to edge slice inside polygons within modo

Edge slice inside polygons within modo

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to fill holes in polygons in Maya

Fill holes in polygons in Maya

Got a hole in your polygon object that the fill hole tool just can't fix? Check out this Maya video to learn how to quickly seal that object ...more

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How to edit polygons in 3ds Max

Edit polygons in 3ds Max

This 3d Max video tutorial is aimed at new users. You will learn how to edit polygons, and convert mesh shapes to editable polygons. This ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to model complex objects from polygons in Maya 8.5

Model complex objects from polygons in Maya 8.5

This 3D design and animation tutorial for beginners using Autodesk ...more

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How to use polygons in geometry

Use polygons in geometry

Introduction to the concept of multi-sided geometry and some of the different types. This very detailed video is informative and helpful ...more

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How to subdivide polygons in Maya 8

Subdivide polygons in Maya 8

This tutorial covers the basics of how to subdivide polygons when 3D modeling in Maya 8.

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How to model a dolphin in Maya

Model a dolphin in Maya

In this 3D modeling software series you will learn how to model organically with polygons in Maya. For this example, you will learn how to ...more

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How to join two polygons with the bridge tool in 3ds Max

Join two polygons with the bridge tool in 3ds Max

3ds Max lets you use 2D shapes as the cross sections of 3D models. In ...more

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How to attach polygons together in 3ds Max

Attach polygons together in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to attach polygon shapes to each other using boolean unions. Make sure to hit "play ...more

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How to origami polygons

Origami polygons

Watch this simple instructional video and learn how to turn a paper square into several other polygons. These basic origami projects also ...more

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How to work with polygons in GeoGebra math software

Work with polygons in GeoGebra math software

A tutorial about the math software GeoGebra on working with polygons.

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How to divide geometry in ZBrush

Divide geometry in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to divide geometry in ZBrush. Often you are going to ...more

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How to initialize ZBrush

Initialize ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to initialize ZBrush. When working with standard ...more

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How to mask primitives in ZBrush

Mask primitives in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to mask primitives in ZBrush. Primitive masking is a ...more

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How to mask with alphas in ZBrush

Mask with alphas in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to mask with alphas in ZBrush. Using an alpha is a ...more

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How to use 2-1/2D brushes in ZBrush

Use 2-1/2D brushes in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to use 2-1/2D brushes in ZBrush. There are some ...more

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How to use colors and materials in ZBrush

Use colors and materials in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to use colors and materials in ZBrush. Get the ...more

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How to use initial state in ZBrush

Use initial state in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to use initial state in ZBrush. See how to change ...more

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How to use the startup screen in ZBrush

Use the startup screen in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to use the startup screen in ZBrush. When you launch ...more

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POLYGON (55 How-Tos)

Geek-Shooting Rubberband Machine Gun

It's the idea that counts. This geeky rubberband machine gun is pretty sweet looking... but I wish it had a little more force. The gun can very quickly shoot (200!) rubberbands, but it just tumbles ...

4 Years in the Making: Insane Papercraft City

Tokyo art student, Wataru Itou, spent four long years crafting his meticulous paper city, entitled "A Castle On the Ocean".  The miniature papercraft city was constructed with ...

Jetman Flys Over Atlantic with DIY Wings - Plummets!

Yves Rossy, AKA Jetman, attempted to fly across the Atantic from Morocco to Spain yesterday. His homemade, jet powered wings "span 8 feet and are powered by four kerosene-fueled jet engines ...

Avoid Turkey-Frying-Fire Disaster this Thanksgiving

Thinking of deep frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Careful. Or this might happen: Luckily, Alton Brown (of Food Network) offers a thorough step-by-step on how to fry that bird. Hackaday has also ...

Turbo Turkey - Cook the Damn Bird Above the Camshaft

So, I suppose we're going both redneck and Thanksgiving turkey twice today (Redneck Slingshot Chick + Extreme Thanksgiving Recipes). Something about home for the holidays inspires... and this is ...

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