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Model the new James Bond intro with 3D Studio Max

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

Bond. James Bond. In 3D Studio Max. The opening gun sequence has always been an electrifying and vivid aspect of the Bond films, past and present. You can replicate the newest Bond intro yourself, thanks to ...

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Create a realistic leaf in 3ds Max

How to create a realistic leaf in 3ds Max

This is a great beginner's tutorial for opacity mapping of leaves in 3D Studio Max. It's hard to believe it's this easy to create a realistic leaf with a piece of software like 3D Max (ahem… we're talking ...

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How to add & use a visibility track in 3ds Max

Add & use a visibility track in 3ds Max

Visibility is controlled by an object's visibility track. In this 3d Max video tutorial you will learn how to add and use a visibility track ...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 apply multi/sub objects in 3ds max

Apply multi/sub objects in 3ds max

This tutorial shows you what sub/multi objects are in 3D Studio Max and how to apply them for proper texturing and rendering.

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How to assign material ID's and multiple textures in 3ds Max

Assign material ID's and multiple textures in 3ds Max

When you assign a material ID to certain polygons, you will tell 3D ...more

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How to bake textures for Zbrush models in 3ds Max

Bake textures for Zbrush models in 3ds Max

This tutorial shows a way of baking your textures using 3D studio Max. A useful tutorial for Zbrush sculptors. You'll also need Photoshop.

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How to change the order of modifiers in 3ds Max

Change the order of modifiers in 3ds Max

This tutorial shows you how to change the order of modifiers in the modifier stack in 3D Studio Max.

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How to clone objects in 3ds Max

Clone objects in 3ds Max

Do you want to create a crowd scene fast? In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to clone objects in your scenes. You'll learn ...more

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How to create a basic landscape in 3ds Max

Create a basic landscape in 3ds Max

This is a simple tutorial aimed at beginners that shows you how to create a basic landscape in 3D Studio Max.

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How to create and edit a box in 3ds Max

Create and edit a box in 3ds Max

In this 3d Max video tutorial you will learn how to create and edit a box. This is known as polygonal or "box" modeling. Make sure to hit ...more

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How to create laser blasts in 3ds Max 9

Create laser blasts in 3ds Max 9

Why make a boring 2D laser in After Effects or Photoshop when you can make a real 3D one in 3D Studio Max? This tutorial shows you how to ...more

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How to create simple snow particles in 3ds Max

Create simple snow particles in 3ds Max

Do you want to create a 3D snow scene? In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to create simple snow particles. You'll also learn ...more

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How to create target cameras in 3ds Max

Create target cameras in 3ds Max

A target camera's view is focused by a target object. Moving or rotating the target camera will cause it to always tilt so that its focus ...more

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How to create two different star fields in 3ds Max

Create two different star fields in 3ds Max

Learn how to create 2 different star fields in 3D Studio Max. This tutorial is especially helpful if you are having problems with the star ...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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How to get started with the 3ds Max interface

Get started with the 3ds Max interface

In this video tutorial we will look at a basic UI overview that is relevant to all versions of 3ds Max. Learn about the viewports, menu ...more

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How to hold and fetch a scene in 3ds Max

Hold and fetch a scene in 3ds Max

This tutorial shows you how to hold and fetch a scene in 3D Studio Max. This is very similar to a quickly saved file but without actually ...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 link objects in 3ds Max

Link objects in 3ds Max

This tutorial shows you how to link objects (parent) in 3D Studio Max.

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How to make compound shapes in 3ds Max

Make compound shapes in 3ds Max

Learn how to make compound shapes, or spline objects made of more than one spline in 3D Studio Max.

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How to model a staircase in 3ds Max

Model a staircase in 3ds Max

This tutorial shows you how to model stairs including handrails in 3D Studio Max.

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How to rotate about another object in 3ds Max

Rotate about another object in 3ds Max

Learn how to pick your rotation or rotate an object around another object in 3D Studio Max.

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How to target weld vertices in 3ds Max

Target weld vertices in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to target weld vertices. Welding vertices is a basic operation in all polygonal modeling ...more

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How to use the face extrude modifier in 3ds Max

Use the face extrude modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the face extrude modifier in 3ds Max. The Face Extrude modifier extrudes faces along their ...more

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How to use the interface in 3ds Max

Use the interface in 3ds Max

This video series shows you how to use the interface (UI) in 3D Studio Max. Topics covered are viewports, menu bar, main tool bar, status ...more

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How to use the Krakatoa plugin in 3D Studio Max

Use the Krakatoa plugin in 3D Studio Max

Watch this series of video tutorials to see how the particle rendering system Krakatoa from Frantic Films works. Krakatoa is a high-volume ...more

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How to use the status bar in 3ds Max

Use the status bar in 3ds Max

This video explains how to use the status bar in 3D Studio Max.

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How to active autobackup in 3ds Max

Active autobackup  in 3ds Max

This tutorial shows you how to turn on the auto backup feature in 3D Studio Max.

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How to add a background in 3ds Max

Add a background in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to add background images to your viewports. The background can be either still images or ...more

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How to add a simple spotlight to your scene in 3ds Max

Add a simple spotlight to your scene in 3ds Max

Good lighting can make your animation look more realistic. In this 3ds ...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 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 convert an object to an editable poly in 3ds Max

Convert an object to an editable poly in 3ds Max

Learn how to convert an object into an editable polygonal object in 3D ...more

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How to create a 4D camera move from a still picture

Create a 4D camera move from a still picture

This tutorial shows you how to use 3D Studio Max to create a 4D camera move from a 2D still photograph. You create the illusion of movement ...more

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How to create a dummy object in 3ds Max

Create a dummy object in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to create a dummy object (an object that doesn't render). You'll also learn how to link ...more

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How to create a realistic 3D flame with FumeFX in 3ds Max

Create a realistic 3D flame with FumeFX in 3ds Max

This software tutorial shows you how to create a flame from a sphere ...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 export png files from 3ds Max 9

Export png files from 3ds Max 9

This tutorial shows you how to export a video into PNG file sequences in 3D Studio Max.

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How to model a rocket in 3ds Max

Model a rocket in 3ds Max

This tutorial shows how to make a very simple rocket using 3D Studio Max.

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How to place a simple camera in 3ds Max

Place a simple camera in 3ds Max

A camera determines what you will record as you animate a scene in 3ds Max. In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to add a ...more

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How to render in 3ds Max

Render in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to render a single image or a frame sequence. You learn how to assign the output format ...more

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How to use the affect region modifier in 3ds Max

Use the affect region modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the affect region modifier in 3ds Max. The Affect Region modifier is a 3D Studio Max surface ...more

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How to use video safe frames in 3ds Max

Use video safe frames in 3ds Max

If you plan to produce animation for television, then you have to watch this video. In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to use ...more

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How to animate a BIPED in 3ds Max

Animate a BIPED in 3ds Max

A 3d max tutorial.

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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 apply basic textures in 3ds Max

Apply basic textures in 3ds Max

In this 3d Max video tutorial you will learn how to apply basic textures. You'll learn how to open material editor and material library, how ...more

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How to create a 3D text shape in 3ds Max

Create a 3D text shape in 3ds Max

In this 3ds Max video tutorial you will learn how to create a 3D text shape. Learn how to extrude a font using the Extrude modifier. The ...more

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How to create a custom grid in 3ds Max

Create a custom grid in 3ds Max

Learn how to create a custom home grid in 3D Studio Max.

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How to create a running toy car in 3ds Max reactor

Create a running toy car in 3ds Max reactor

A short tutorial showing how to make a very basic car running simulation using the 3D Studio Max reactor. Enjoy :)

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How to create good renders in 3ds Max 8

Create good renders in 3ds Max 8

This software tutorial shows you how to create good renders from 3ds Max 8. It's one thing to create cool models in 3D Studio Max but if you ...more

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How to create simple shapes in 3ds Max

Create simple shapes in 3ds Max

Shapes in 3ds Max are 2D objects that do not show in the rendered images, but are used as a basis for construction of 3D objects or as ...more

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3D Studio Max (162 How-Tos)

Holiday Cookies: Lab Mice, Chocolate Atoms & Gingerbread Scientists

In spirit of the recently posted brightly frosted cupcake periodic table, here are some equally clever, beautiful science-themed holiday cookies from Not So Humble.  The creative cooking blog ...

Deliverance Style Old Dude Creates Fully Automatic Crossbow

I have to say, this thing is pretty awesome. I find the smooth movement of the apparatus mesmerizing. However, I also have to say, the inventor totally gives me the creeps (no offense, old man). Known ...

Horsesurfing (Swear, No Photoshop Used!)

The Brits have contributed a new sport to the world, coined Horsesurfing. Yes, it is just what it sounds like: the combined skill of horseback riding and surfing. According to the Daily Mail ...

New Super Hybrid Kicks Tesla Motors' Butt

Capstone's CMT-380 stealth looking prototype can hit 150mph, compared to Tesla's 125. Tesla better step it up. Says Engadget: "Rather than mixing batteries and a conventional engine, this whip ...

Super Robot Has Powers of Levitation

This robot hasn't levitated any humans yet (especially not pictured Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall), but it looks like the sky may be the limit with the Robo-Air Jet System. Developed by Aaron ...

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