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In Depth: 3D Renderers (Updated 11 November 2019) #3drenderer
November 11, 2019
There are so many renderers available out there, and how does an artist know what to choose? Although they really do the same thing, they work differently and have different results. Here is a breakdown of what the different renderers offer, not reviews, so you can decide which renderer is right for you.
Maya Monday: Create Hair and Fur with Maya, XGen, and More… Plus Freebies
November 11, 2019
Learn about creating hair / fur with Maya using XGen, and working with V-Ray Next for Maya and Corona Renderer in Maya. Get Shave and a Haircut for free!
Flakes: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip #tutorialtuesday
October 29, 2019
Learn how to use the new Flakes Geometry Shader in KeyShot 8. Turn any object into a 3D volume of square or spherical flakes.
Custom Fade Animation: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip
October 22, 2019
Learn how to create a custom Fade Animation in KeyShot 8 Pro. A custom fade effect is perfect for seeing through machinery or the human body, for example.
Make a Jurassic World Dinosaur in Maya + Pixologic™ ZBrush® #MayaMonday
October 21, 2019
Soni Kumari at CG Tuts has put together an amazing 11 part series on making a hulking, bipedal T-Rex dinosaur with Maya and ZBrush. For fun, I’ve thrown in some interesting T-Rex facts along the way.
GEOlayers 3 Getting Started Tutorial #gettingstarted
October 16, 2019
Get the basics on how to design and animate maps in 3D space using GEOlayers 3 for After effects, with this quick start tutorial from Markus Bergelt.
Import Image Styles: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip
October 15, 2019
Learn how to take Image Styles you’ve set up in one scene and use them in another. Check out all of the KeyShot Quick Tips.
Cinema 4D: R21 Caps and Bevels Overview
October 8, 2019
In this tutorial, EJ Hassenfratz from eyedesyn explains how the caps and bevels update in R21 can change the way you work with not only 3D type, but other generator objects like Sweeps and Extrude objects.
Combine Displacement Maps: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip
October 8, 2019
Learn how to combine two displacement maps using the Color Composite Utility node in KeyShot 8 Pro. Check out all of the KeyShot Quick Tips.
Applying Frontplates: KeyShot Quick Tip
October 1, 2019
Learn how to apply frontplates, a new feature in Luxion KeyShot 8, using the frontplate option in Photographic Images Styles.
Substance Painter Texturing – Vintage Theater Chair #mayamonday
September 30, 2019
Brent Le Blanc shows you how to use Substance Painter texturing of a Vintage Theater Chair for film and games. He uses advanced procedural techniques.
Why Your 3D Renders Look Fake – 5 Tips
September 24, 2019
Designer Darren Thomas explains why your 3D renders look fake and offers 5 tips to improve realism. Perfection is your enemy, and technology will only get you so far, as real life is messy and imperfect.
Drawing Plants with E-on Plant Factory, Tips & Tricks
September 24, 2019
Daniel Seebacher covers the basics of drawing plants PlantFactory. Learn the interface and how to paint plants with presets in the 3D view!
Filter Colors Library: KeyShot Quick Tip
September 24, 2019
Learn how to filter your colors in the Filter Colors Library to show the nearest matching colors to a sampled pixel in KeyShot 8.
Copy Labels Across Materials: KeyShot Quick Tip
September 18, 2019
Learn how to use the KeyShot Pro Material Graph to copy labels from one hat to another. Great for adding labels to several product variations quickly.