3D (953 Tutorials)
Pixologic ZBrush – using the ZTree plug-in
November 17, 2014
ZTree is a plug-in for ZBrush that provides some extra tools that can be useful when working with ZBrush. It does the tedious, repetitive steps for you.This next tutorial goes into much more depth including hotkeys, polygroups, sculpting, adaptive skin and more. Both of these tutorials were created by Dargelos Nezumi, the creator of the ZTree plug-in. Check out his YouTube page for more great ZTree tutorials.
Workflow between LightWave and After Effects #lightwave3d
November 17, 2014
If you work with both Adobe After Effects and Newtek LightWave, here are a few tutorials that may help with your workflow between the two programs.
Create Realistic Smoke in MAXON Cinema 4D
November 4, 2014
Learn how to create organic looking smoke effects inside Cinema 4D – no third party plugins required!
Reflectance Theory: The Reflectance Channel in Maxon Cinema 4D
November 3, 2014
Maxon Cineversity offers a detailed tutorial on the reflectance channel and how it works in Cinema 4D. Learn the basic concepts of the Reflectance layers.
Smoke vs. Fire in CINEMA 4D
October 21, 2014
Ben Watts uses a program from Jawset called Turbulence FD for CINEMA 4D to create a basic, but interesting, particle collision simulation. He also walks viewers through a dynamic lighting setup in CINEMA 4D, goes throgh color grading and talks about some benefits of the 32-bit workflow.
MAXON Cinema 4D Reflective Sports Badge
October 7, 2014
Learn how to create a 3D rotating sports badge in Cinema 4D. Topics include:
- Working with Illustrator and Cinema 4D
- Bevel Deformer
- Reflection Tools
- Boole Effect
MAXON Cinema 4D Rock Goo
October 7, 2014
This tutorial utilizes many tools that can be helpful in creating a variety of different structures. Part 1 covers techniques for making a single volume mesh in the shape of a cluster of crystals or minerals. Part 2 explains several different ways to cut the geometry into 2 pieces, and create and rig a mesh that has proper goo behaviors. Covered topic are joint rigging, mesh deformer, smoothing deformer, and pose morph tag. Part 3 explains how to light, texture and animate for the final render.
Doctor Who Inspired Titles
October 7, 2014
Paul Ezzy explains how to create some Doctor Who inspired titles with Boris Continuum Complete
Create Water Drops With Splash Ripples MAXON Cinema 4D
September 30, 2014
Learn how to make water drops with splash ripples using C4D. No additional 3rd party plugins required.
What’s New in AutoDesSys FormZ 8 Pro #gettingstarted
September 30, 2014
This video demonstrates the exciting new features of form•Z 8 Pro!
How to dent a Garage Door VFX with Mettle FreeForm Pro
September 23, 2014
Mettle offers up this tutorial regarding real-world 3D displacement with Freeform Pro. Mike Sevigny explains how to track the footage with Adobe After Effects and project it back onto a plane. He then shows you how to align the FreeForm Pro layer to that geometry and displace it in 3D space. Using these techinques allows you to “dent” any footage, not just a garage door.
Alex Dow of Zaxwerks on the RFShow
September 23, 2014
Alex Dow of Zaxwerks, the ProAnimator Guru, lets his talent run rampant on for RFShow.TV! Watch Alex display the power and simplicity of ProAnimator 8!
13 Cinema 4D Presentations From Siggraph 2014
September 23, 2014
If you weren’t able to make it out to SIGGRAPH 2014 this year well, you missed some good stuff. But never fear, Greyscalegorilla filmed their demonstrations and they are available to watch here!
3D Rooms with Cineware / AE and Automatic Follow Through
September 16, 2014
It’s days 10 and 11 of 30 Days of After Effects from School of Motion in Sarasota, Florida. Joe explains how to use Cineware to set up a scene in a 3D environment. In the second part, he focuses on animating the dog in the room with an expression.
Boris Red Advanced Text Fill Options
September 16, 2014
Originally posted by BorisFX, this tutorial for Boris RED is “based on an inquiry regarding gradient on text in the Avid forum. Senior Product Manager, Dirk deJong, shows you how to add gradient with bevel and 3D looks across entire words using a texture track.”
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