3D DESIGN How-To Videos & Articles

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How to animate on motion paths in Maya

Animate on motion paths in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use a motion path to drive a sled's animation in Maya. Animating on motion paths is an easy way to get ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 5,824

How to create a good workflow for sculpting in Zbrush

Create a good workflow for sculpting in Zbrush

This 5 part tutorial goes through the right steps to use when ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,815

How to create a ramped shader to texture multiple Maya models

Create a ramped shader to texture multiple Maya models

In this lesson we will learn how to use nested ramps and our UV layout ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,837

How to create a stain glass window in Maya

Create a stain glass window in Maya

This tutorial series shows you how to work with lighting in Maya by creating a stain glass window with a candle in front of it. This is a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 5,954

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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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 563

How to divide your model in ZBrush

Divide your model in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to divide your model in ZBrush. You have the ability ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 298

How to draw attributes in ZBrush

Draw attributes in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to draw attributes in ZBrush. Whether you're working ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 188

How to hide and show the mesh in ZBrush

Hide and show the mesh in ZBrush

Pixologic, the makers of ZBrush present this video tutorial from the ZClassroom on how to hide and show the mesh in ZBrush. Often when ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 323

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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Views 191

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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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 270

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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Curated 7 months ago by zbrushpixologic | Comments 0
Views 430

How to mirror geometry in Maya the new school way

Mirror geometry in Maya the new school way

So we got half a Maya model...now what? We mirror it over and merge the vertices, all with one command, to get us a solid object. We use the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 6,263

How to mirror geometry in Zbrush

Mirror geometry in Zbrush

This software tutorial shows you how to mirror geometry when modeling in Zbrush. This is a more non-organic method of sculpting in Zbrush ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,844

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 2
Views 7,982

How to model a human body in Maya

Model a human body in Maya

This tutorial series shows you how to model anatomy of the human body in Maya and gives specific tips on how to eventually be able to do it ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 19,452

How to model a human head with great edge flow in Maya

Model a human head with great edge flow in Maya

Learn the most efficient and quick way to model a head with polygonal ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 2
Views 11,075

How to model a human torso in Maya

Model a human torso in Maya

A demonstration of how to model a human torso simply and effectively using image planes in Maya. This is a detailed tutorial but it will ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 6
Views 10,373

How to model a knurl in Maya

Model a knurl in Maya

A knurl refers to one of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 588

How to move and rotate pole vectors in Maya 8.5

Move and rotate pole vectors in Maya 8.5

Take a gander at this 3D animation video tutorial on how to move pole vectors in Autodesk Maya 8.5. So, if you need to move that pole ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,957

How to move objects in Maya 8.5

Move objects in Maya 8.5

Check out this Autodesk Maya 8.5 two-part video tutorial on how to move objects around. You'll learn about the channel box and how to use ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,108

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Knit the Periodic Table

Science geeks everywhere: the ultimate knitting pattern. Creator apinnick made this amazing sweater displaying the Periodic Table of Elements for her husband, a microbiologist working in the ...

Ignite Prey and Light Cigarettes With a Laser Burner

Looking for an (explosively) fun Thanksgiving project this week? Something that involves fire and lasers? Check it out. YouTube creator StyroPyro lights ten matches in 9 seconds with a modded laser ...

Repair the World One (LEGO) Brick at a Time

Jan Vorman has installed quick LEGO-fixes all over the world - from Italy to Germany to Israel to Holland. Jan's "Dispatchwork" work creates a contemporary twist: colorful LEGO-street-art ...

DIY Ocular Assault Weapon

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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