Materials / Shaders (99 Tutorials)
In Depth: 3D Renderers (Updated 6 January 2020) #3drenderer
January 6, 2020
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.
Save time with the Use the Redshift Color User Data Node in Cinema 4D
December 31, 2019
In this quick tutorial from Joren Kandel, learn how to use the Redshift Color User Data Node. It’ll save you time and make your workflow smoother.
PBR Workflow in Maxwell | Parts 1, 2 & 3
December 23, 2019
In this 3 part tutorial serials, Artem Paramonov shares his approach on pairing PBR textures with Maxwell Render.
Dynamic Christmas Tree in Cinema 4D
December 3, 2019
This Dynamic Christmas Tree tutorial comes from Dave from CG Shortcuts. Learn how to create an animated Christmas Tree in Cinema 4D! We’ll be using dynamics in C4D to build a Christmas tree out of Christmas baubles.
Cutaway: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip
December 3, 2019
Learn how to use the new Cutaway feature in KeyShot 8. Be sure to check out the entire KeyShot Quick Tip series to learn a lot of other great tips.
Scattering Medium: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip
November 26, 2019
Learn how to use the new Scattering Medium feature in KeyShot 8. Be sure to check out the entire series on KeyShot 8 Quick Tips.
Displace Geometry Shader: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip
November 19, 2019
Learn how to use the new Displace Geometry Shader in KeyShot 8. Be sure to check out the entire KeyShot QuickTips series for more great tips.
Bubbles: KeyShot 8 Quick Tip #tutorialtuesday
November 12, 2019
Learn how to use the new Bubbles Geometry Shader in KeyShot 8 in this KeyShot 8 QuickTip Tutorial. Be sure to check out the entire Quick Tip series.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.