Render / Generate (240 Tutorials)
Using Trapcode Particular with Master Properties in After Effects
May 29, 2018
Harry Frank that explains how to use Particular with After Effects new Master Properties feature, which allows you to easily create tons of variations from a single comp.
V-Ray for 3ds Max – Portraying Leaves
May 29, 2018
Creating accurate, realistic leaves in 3D is difficult because of all the subtle differences present in the natural world. TILTPIXEL partner Ramy Hanna explains the best tools and techniques to use in V-Ray for 3ds Max to get “impeccable results.”
Getting Started with RealFlow | Maya Series, part 1 #gettingstarted
May 29, 2018
Here are several videos to help you get going fast with RealFlow | Maya.
After Effects: Large Scale Explosions in AE
May 15, 2018
ActionVFX’s Alan Fire has two tutorials explaining how to create a composite using their explosion stock footage in After Effects.
iToo Software: Making it Snow with Forest Pack
April 10, 2018
Learn how Forest Pack can be used to add a covering of snow to high polygon objects, like trees, really quickly.
Animating Mars with MoGraph in Cinema 4D and After Effects
March 27, 2018
Jeremy Walker creates Mars with realistic planet texture maps, using Cinema 4D’s native MoGraph Effectors. He animates and composites it in After Effects.
Lens Flares in Avid Media Composer with Boris FX Sapphire
March 26, 2018
Learn to create Lens Flares in Avid Media Composer with Boris Sapphire in these two tutorials, one from Kevin McAuliffe and the other from Nick Harauz.
Maya XGen and Interactive Grooming Tutorial Roundup
March 26, 2018
Maya 2017 Update 3 brought the interactive grooming tools and they’re really powerful! With XGen, you can create natural looking hair and animal fur. Here are some overviews and examples of what XGen Interactive grooming can do.
Cinema 4D: Animate Growing Foliage with X-Particles
March 13, 2018
Want to populate your scenes with animated growing vegetation? This step-by-step tutorial from Rob Redman shows you how, using X-Particles in Cinema 4d.
Space Freebies and Tutorials to create your Science Fiction Film
February 23, 2018
I love space stuff! Here’s a nice collection of free space related items for your space short, epic sci-fi feature, or documentary.
Cinema 4D: Getting Started with ProRender in C4D R19
February 13, 2018
This Cinema 4D Quick Tip with Jonas Pilz explains how to get started using the new Radeon ProRender in Cinema 4D R19.
Laubwerk Plants integration with iToo Forest Pack
January 17, 2018
Learn how to use Forest Pack to instantly create stunning CG forest scenes using Laubwerk’s line of beautiful, render-ready 3D tree species, inside 3ds Max.
Chaos Group Phoenix FD for Maya – Quick Start: Gasoline Explosion
January 17, 2018
Learn how to create a fiery explosion with an accelerant like gasoline in Phoenix FD for Maya. Using both the toolbar preset, and then again manually, step-by-step you’ll learn the ins and outs of this simulation type.
Chaos Group Phoenix FD for 3ds Max – Quick Start: Basic Liquids #gettingstarted
January 17, 2018
This video covers the basic workflow for creating a basic liquid simulation in Phoenix FD for 3ds Max, using both a toolbar preset, and then again manually, step-by-step for good measure.
Happy Holidays using Stardust in After Effects
December 26, 2017
Roland Hartmann of graphicinmotion.com gives a nice tutorial on making particle trails with 3D elements and dives into some features like working with the new Model and Material nodes, creating primitives, extruding masks, adding environments, and using ambient occlusion.