3D MODELING How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these 3d modeling-tagged tutorials to learn all about 3d modeling with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Animate on motion paths in Maya, Capture a moving subject using a camera in CINEMA 4D, and Correct Path Deformer LITE CINEMA 4D plugin "gotchas".

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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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How to capture a moving subject using a camera in CINEMA 4D

Capture a moving subject using a camera in CINEMA 4D

If you have a moving subject, you're going to need to know how to set ...more

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How to correct Path Deformer LITE CINEMA 4D plugin "gotchas"

Correct Path Deformer LITE CINEMA 4D plugin "gotchas"

Renato Tarabella's popular CINEMA 4D plugin called "Path Deformer ...more

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How to create 3D barbed wire in CINEMA 4D

Create 3D barbed wire in CINEMA 4D

There are some very powerful tools in CINEMA 4D that you can use very quickly to create some 3D graphic elements. Once you start practicing ...more

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How to create 3D smileys with Posemixer in CINEMA 4D

Create 3D smileys with Posemixer in CINEMA 4D

In this video tutorial you will learn to use Posemixer Tag in CINEMA ...more

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How to create a 3D logo with Cinema 4D

Create a 3D logo with Cinema 4D

Learn how to create a rotating 3d logo in Cinema 4D and see how to insert it in your videos. The example in this tutorial uses a You Tube ...more

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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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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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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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How to create basic lighting in CINEMA 4D 9.5

Create basic lighting in CINEMA 4D 9.5

Lighting is a must for any 3D scene. This tutorial shows you how to set up basic lighting in CINEMA 4D version 9.5 using color, type of ...more

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How to create super text in Cinema 4D

Create super text in Cinema 4D

In this tutorial; it has a 3D, vanishing point, perspective look to it. It's similar but not quite what Superman uses. This tutorial is for ...more

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How to create surface caustics in CINEMA 4D

Create surface caustics in CINEMA 4D

In this tutorial see how to use MAXON CINEMA 4D to create light reflecting and refracting off of objects. In this example you'll create a ...more

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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 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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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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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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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 light a night scene in Cinema 4D

Light a night scene in Cinema 4D

In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to create boolean scripts, create the first light, streetlights, mood ...more

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How to make a zombie rabbit in 3d with Maya

Make a zombie rabbit in 3d with Maya

This is a Maya Tutorial By Kurt Boutilier. Learn how to use Maya to recreate this zombie rabbit sketch into 3d using 3d modeling.

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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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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 ...

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Roly-Poly Bridge

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