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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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
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How to create 2D procedural textures in LightWave

Create 2D procedural textures in LightWave

The node editor in LightWave allows you to create procedural 2 dimensional textures. This is better than normal mapping because it can be ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to create a view camera in LightWave 9

Create a view camera in LightWave 9

Creating a view camera (also called a "tilt and shift" camera) is easy to set-up in LightWave 9. Learn how to use the advanced camera tools ...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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 3
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How to create a live link between Revit and 3D Studio Max

Create a live link between Revit and 3D Studio Max

This video describes the process of Linking Architectural Models from ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to create a sky in 3D Studio Max 9

Create a sky in 3D Studio Max 9

This 3ds Max tutorial shows you how to make a sky background or backdrop for your animations or videos. The second video shows you an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by skyd1vers121 | Comments 0
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How to make a vent layout with opacity maps in 3D Studio Max

Make a vent layout with opacity maps in 3D Studio Max

Make a vent layout using opacity maps in 3D Max and vray. This ...more

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Curated 3 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to set mesh details relative to camera in LightWave

Set mesh details relative to camera in LightWave

In this tutorial, you will see how to use the APS tool (specifically ...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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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to model using subdivision surface tools in LightWave 9

Model using subdivision surface tools in LightWave 9

LightWave Modeler offers strong subdivision surface modeling with a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to quickly boolean objects in LightWave 9

Quickly boolean objects in LightWave 9

Using LightWave 9 Modeler, Speed Boolean options allows you to quickly boolean objects in a single layer. You start by selecting the object ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
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How to start organic modeling in 3D Studio Max 8

Start organic modeling in 3D Studio Max 8

Watch this 3ds Max video for an introduction to a complete series of tutorials for modeling and texturing a human head sponsored by Ego ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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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 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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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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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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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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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 ...

Deeply Trusting Female Volunteers Bod to Redneck Science: First Human Slingshot

Well, maybe these folks aren't redneck. That is a pretty nice house, and that slingshot doesn't look too jery rigged. But the idea of a human slingshot is certainly redneck (and lotsa fun). Previously ...

Cook a Bikini-d Bird with Mashed Potato Volcanoes

Extreme Holiday Ideas has posted several fun Thanksgiving projects this season. Check out some of my favorites: 90 Minute Turkey (That's right, roast and thaw in just 90 minutes): Extreme Pumpkin Pie ...

Superhero Mountain Climbing Car

I'm not sure about the who, what, where, when or how...but man, this mountain climbing car is cool. More car customizations/mods: (HowTo).

Stunningly Slooooowwww Card Flourishes

Dimitri Arleri delivers a set of jaw-dropping card flourishes, performed at a slow pace to "an unidentified piece of ambient opera." Magicians, get ready to be inspired. Hint- the best ...

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