3D (955 Tutorials)
Advanced 3D Lighting in DaVinci Resolve and Fusion
August 20, 2019
Bernd Klimm at VFX Study explains using DaVinci Resolve and Fusion to light a 3D scene. He explains the properties of the different types of lights and the shadows they cast
The Common USD Plug-in for Maya #MayaMonday
August 19, 2019
Autodesk is working with Animal Logic, Luma Pictures, and Pixar to combine all the Maya USD projects into a common USD integration in Maya. Coming soon!
Orthographic Projection Camera in E-on VUE Summer 2019 Release
August 19, 2019
With the new VUE Orthographic Projection camera, users are able to create a 2D projection of a 3D object with isometric and axonometric views that do not use perspective.
The Bifrost Graph Editor: Tutorial Roundup #MayaMonday
August 12, 2019
Bifrost Graph, new for Maya 2018+, is “a portable, visual, node-based way to design, build, and test custom behavior”. Download it for free.
Substance Designer: Creating Your First Substance Material
August 6, 2019
This tutorial series is the perfect introduction to creating Substance Materials with Designer. No previous experience is required. It’s divided into 4 chapters for a total of 25 bite sized chunks. Happy creating!
Lasse Lauch AEC4D Pro Overview
August 1, 2019
Watch this overview to learn how AEC4D Pro optimizes the workflow between Cinema 4D and After Effects.
Greyscalegorilla: Lighting 3D Products with Area Light Maps
July 26, 2019
Learn how to use Greyscalegorilla Area Light Maps with HDRI Link to add texture to area lights in your favorite third-party render engine.
Physically Based Rendering / PBR Explained for 3D Artists #TutorialTuesday
July 16, 2019
FlippedNormals gives a nice explanation of Physically Based Rendering. They talk more about what PBR actually is and also about the benefits of PBR.
FumeFX and tyFlow Fluid Force
July 9, 2019
In this new tutorial from SitniSati, learn how to use tyFlow Fluid Force to blow some maple leaves across the desert. Watch it now!
Octane Texture Pack 3 Tutorial
June 11, 2019
In this tutorial, Joren from The Pixel Lab shows you how to use the new Octane Texture Pack 3 Procedural Edition from Renderking.
FumeFX Thanos Portal for 3ds Max
June 11, 2019
This tutorial for the Thanos Portal comes from SitniSati, and is, of course, inspired by the Avengers Infinity War. Watch it now!
Understanding Metalness in PBR workflow with V-Ray Next
June 11, 2019
Chaos Group has added a Metalness parameter to the V-Ray standard material in an effort to better support a PBR workflow in V-Ray Next.
In Depth: 8 Must-Have Plug-ins for Adobe After Effects
June 4, 2019
This is a question that I get quite a bit. It’s usually someone who is just out of college and getting started in the biz. They often use the phrase “the best bang for the buck”. Nobody wants to spend money on tools they will never use either. Because this field has some diversity, I’m breaking this into a multi-part feature for motion graphics in After Effects, visual effects in After Effects, editing, and more. Here are my picks must-have plug-ins for motion graphic artists using After Effects.
After Effects: Aura – Multiple Producers w/ 3D Layers
June 4, 2019
This tutorial will teach you how to use 3d layers to create multiple producer points in Rowbyte Aura for After Effects.
Cinema 4D Tutorial Roundup: Tips for Compositing 3D Renders into Live Footage
June 4, 2019
Making your 3D content look natural in a live-action shot can sometimes be challenging. It’s important to match elements in the shot, for example, the focal length, the angle, the lighting, the color grade, the grain, and all the rest.
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