Autodesk (153 Tutorials)
Maya Snow Tutorial
December 26, 2017
This one, from 3DYee Modeling and 3D Tutorials, has no voice over so follow along visually.
MtoA 206 | Snow and Ice | Material series using Arnold 5 with Maya 2018
December 26, 2017
Arvid Schneider puts out some fantastic Maya tutorials and this one seems especially seasonally appropriate, as I look out my window. He explains how to set up a realistic looking snow shader with Maya and Arnold.
The New MASH Dynamics Node in Maya 2018, Part 3
October 17, 2017
This is the last in our series on the brand new MASH Dynamics Node in the latest Maya release, which came out at the end of July. We’re featuring the last 4 videos from Ian Water’s great series.
The New MASH Dynamics Node in Maya 2018, Part 2
October 17, 2017
This tutorial is part 2 of our series on the new Dynamics Node in MASH in Maya 2018. Ian Waters has a great series that we’re showcasing.
The New MASH Dynamics Node in Maya 2018
October 17, 2017
There are some great new motion graphics features in Maya 2018 including new MASH Nodes, such as MASH Dynamics Node, MASH World Node, and the MASH Placer Node. We’re going to focus on the MASH Dynamics Node for the next couple of weeks.
The New UV Editor in Maya 2018
October 17, 2017
In any 3D application that I’ve learned, working with UVs has always been the most daunting for me. In Maya 2017 Update 3, Autodesk has taken great steps to make it easier to work with UVs. The UV Editor has been totally overhauled with improved tools and functionality.
Fracture FX Tutorial plus Example
October 17, 2017
Fracture FX is on sale through October 5, 2017, so it seemed like a good time to share a couple of tutorials with you. Fracture FX is a production-proven, cross-platform demolition solution for Maya. This is a tutorial about how to use a new feature in v2.0, plus an example of what it looks like, and some sale info.
Maya Render Setup
October 17, 2017
Know the Basics: Maya Part 9: Rendering Paul Hatton talks about Installing Arnold and the render settings you'll need. He also talks about saving the render and things like ray depth, viewport settings, and anti-aliasing. Read Know the Basics: Maya Part 9: Rendering Maya Render Setup The Maya Learning Channel has a 4 video series on…
Tutorial #6 – Curvature Node & Layering Noise by Saul Espinos
September 5, 2017
In the video, he references the Redshift 2 Maya – Tutorial #6 – Curvature Node & Layering Noise by Saul Espinosa. It is below.
Rendering in CINEMA 4D – Which to Choose
August 15, 2017
With all the different renderers out there, it’s sometimes difficult to determine which is the best for you and your needs. Chad Ashley from Greyscalegorilla has a breakdown of the pro’s and cons of some of the renders GSG recommends. Read an excerpt here and follow the link to the full article.
HitFilm and 3DS Max: Creating Low Poly Animated Graphics
August 1, 2017
In this tutorial, Tony from NXVisual Studio shows you just how easy it is to create highly polished animated graphic design elements using 3DS Max and HitFilm Pro 2017.
Medical Animation Tutorial – Creating a simple cell model in Maya
June 13, 2017
Annie Campbell (a relative of Nicks?) explains how to create red blood cells with Maya and After Effects. Scroll down the page to tutorials to find it.
Burning Question: Medical Animations
June 13, 2017
The human body is still such an enigma and there are so many technical, yet beautiful, 2D and 3D animations that help to visualize those microscopic mysteries. We had a question about some methods of creating cells and other microscopic elements. First, we have some gorgeous examples to inspire you, followed by a few tutorials for various host applications.
Where Did Arnold Go?
June 13, 2017
I ran into a little problem after updating to Maya 2017. Arnold Standard Shader was missing! If this happens to you, this is an easy fix!