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ma77design / ma77design / Added now 4 hours, 13 minutes and 27 secondsIllustrator CS6 - Pattern Making Tool Tutorial
We take a look over the new Pattern Tool that's launched with the new release of CS6. We take you through the basics quickly to create seemless patterned swatches. Ideal for Pattern Designers or whether you require background
CGtuts+ / Added now 15 hours, 41 minutes and 19 secondsImage Based Lighting: The Complete Workflow with Maya, HDR Shop & Photoshop
So Image Based Lighting…. What is it, and how can you use it to your advantage? Get the answers in this tutorial from James Whiffin where you’ll not only learn about implementing IBL into your projects, but how to setup and
CGtuts+ / Added now 1 day and 17 hoursModeling A Modern Interior Scene In Blender
In this tutorial we will be modeling an interior scene from a reference photo. It is written for the complete beginner, you’ll learn how to setup a background image and how to match the camera to it, as we follow a very simple
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CGChannel.com / Added now 1 day and 12 hoursSo you think you can spot a good 3D model?
Prove your mettle in TurboSquid's new 3D Expert model-rating game. Can you beat 1,000,000 points?
Randall S. Newton / GraphicSpeak / Added now 2 days and 15 hoursLuxion releases free KeyShot plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max
The plug-in enables a one-click workflow connecting Keyshot and 3ds Max. Luxion has released an all new KeyShot plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max. This plugin is free of charge for all 3ds Max users. The new plug-in automatically
CGChannel.com / Added now 4 days and 10 hoursRigMesh: putting the fun back into rigging
Sketch the outline of a character and have this nifty automatic rigging tool create a mesh and IK skeleton.
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CGChannel.com / Added now 1 day and 12 hoursWired posts first images of Unreal 4 engine
See the new dynamic GI, GPU-based particles and Kismet 2 scripting in action - if not in motion.
CGChannel.com / Added now 2 days and 15 hoursRayFire 1.58 adds support for Bullet physics
3ds Max destruction toolset adds new Entropy Bullet plugin and even more new fragmentation options.
CGChannel.com / Added now 2 days and 15 hoursLuxion releases 3ds Max import plugin for KeyShot
New free add-on enables users to import 3ds Max models or scenes into the real-time raytrace renderer.
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Tony DeYoung / CADSpeed Blog / Added now 1 day and 17 hoursTurboCAD Pro v19 on 64-bit Operating System: A Case Study on Photorealistic 3D Rendering
The release of IMSI TurboCAD Pro v19 this spring marked the first version of this CAD platform available in a 64-bit version. Previous versions of TurboCAD were only available as 32-bit, which limited the use of onboard memory
Pradeep Mamgain / CGSutra / Added on February 18, 2011 12:22:25 AM GMTG-Oil case study – Realflow
The biggest challenge for the fluids in G OIL was keeping up with the intense speed of the piece while also getting across the feeling that this is...
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Mike Fyles / CGtuts+ / Added on June 24, 2010 4:45:06 AM BST‘Faux’ Magazine Cover Design
With digital tools (such as, a combination of Poser and Photoshop) one can create ‘faux’ cover designs much like the surface effects of traditional painting techniques. Furthermore the speed, turn around, and cost benefits in
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Xi MTower PCIe Workstation
First Look Review: Beefy desktop machine delivers top CAD performance.
CGChannel.com / Added on April 21, 2012 5:49:20 PM BSTReview: Dell Precision M6600 mobile workstation
Jason Lewis used to be a sceptic about mobile workstations - until he tried this sleek, unflashy workhorse.
CGChannel.com / Added on April 10, 2012 12:15:59 AM BSTReview: Wacom’s Intuos5 pen tablets
Still as sleek as ever, but you probably won't upgrade your Intuos4 for the multi-touch controls alone.
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CGChannel.com / Added now 5 days and 7 hoursQ&A: John Griffith, director, Cinedev
The founder of Fox's previz wing discusses its unique workflow, and where the industry will head next.
CGChannel.com / Added on May 6, 2012 10:23:19 PM BSTInterview: BioWare on making Mass Effect 3
Take your mind off the endings with this in-depth Q&A with the character art team on the Pixologic website.
DEVELOP3D blog / Added on April 30, 2012 5:29:35 PM BSTDesigning a workstation - interview with Dell’s design team
The new Precision T7600 has been completely designed from the ground up as a workstation. This is unusual for Dell who typically adapts chassis from other products.
“Internally the chassis before [Dell Precision T7500] was
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Novedge / Novedge's Channel / Added on May 11, 2012 3:35:51 PM BSTNovedge Webinar #45: Taking a Closer Look into ZBrush4R3
www.novedge.com This webinar will be covering the newest features that have been added to the most recent ZBrush. These will include an in depth understanding of how DynaMesh can be used for several modeling techniques. The
shudeziner / shudeziner / Added on April 13, 2012 12:48:50 AM BSTAdvanced Illustrator rendering technique
3 hr tutorial on rendering a soccer shoe using only illustrator tools and techniques. All brushes, textures and patterns are created exclusively using Illustrator CS3. For more info and picture clips from the video, visit
lyndapodcast / lyndapodcast / Added on April 9, 2012 12:44:04 AM BSTlynda.com documentary | Stefan Bucher, Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Watch then entire documentary at www.lynda.com Meet a truly monster graphic designer, Stefan Bucher. Stefan's projects range from his Daily Monsters, to the Daily Letter on the PBS television show, The Electric Company, to CD
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CGChannel.com / Added on May 11, 2012 3:33:18 PM BSTfmx 2012: We could remake 300 in real time now
Our revolutionary real-time TV pipeline could shake up movies too, says Zoic Studios' Loni Peristere.
TurboSquid Blog / Added on May 10, 2012 1:55:45 AM BSTCheckMate Tools Contest – We Have a Winner!
It was a tough call, but we managed to choose our three winners of the CheckMate Tools contest. Once again, our members succeeded in dazzling us with their brilliance and ingenuity. The goal of the contest, which ran until March
CGChannel.com / Added on May 5, 2012 6:28:14 PM BSTImage Gallery: The “Avengers Assemble” Art show!
See all the creative art work displayed during the "Avengers Assemble" art show held at Gallery 1988!
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Digital-Tutors / Added on May 10, 2012 7:46:30 PM BSTNew Learning Path: 3ds Max Dynamics
We’ve seen a lot of new 3ds Max tutorials in the Digital-tutors training library over the last few months and today we’ve got a new 3ds Max Learning Path. In the new 3ds Max Dynamics Learning Path, members will see five 3ds
Digital-Tutors / Added on March 29, 2012 7:10:29 PM BSTSneak Peek: Transformation Motion Graphics in Maya and After Effects
What could be more fitting for the same month we release the Transforming Robot Production Pipeline, then to have an awesome new tutorial on creating an animated transforming title sequence? In the upcoming Creative Development
TurboSquid Blog / Added on March 25, 2012 8:32:08 PM BSTArtists’ Monthly – March 2012
Artists’ Monthly || March 2012 In this issue Building a SquidGuild Bridge Monthly Featured Model Did You Know… Benefits of Being the Best Other news Takeaways from GDC 2012 For those who missed the Game Developer’s
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CGChannel.com / Added on May 9, 2012 2:43:39 PM BSTJoe Alter demos cool new Maya blendshape tool
Sculpt shapes outside of the rest pose or on top of one another with LipService 5.0's BlendShapes+.
majentauk / majentauk / Added on April 24, 2012 4:11:24 PM BSTAutodesk Alias Design Demo - Modelling a Helmet Part 1
For more information please visit:- www.majentasolutions.com In this video you'll see how advanced modelling in Autodesk Alias Design can be used to model a crash helmet.
majentauk / majentauk / Added on April 24, 2012 4:11:24 PM BSTAutodesk Alias Design Demo - Modelling a Helmet Part 2
For more information please visit:- www.majentasolutions.com In this video you'll see how advanced modelling in Autodesk Alias Design can be used to model a crash helmet.
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lyndapodcast / lyndapodcast / Added on May 2, 2012 9:09:00 PM BSTPhotoshop CS6 tips for working with layers | lynda.com tutorial
This Photoshop CS6 tutorial provides tips for working within the Layers panel, including arranging and hiding layers, keyboard shortcuts, and more. Watch more at www.lynda.com This specific tutorial is just a single movie from
CGChannel.com / Added on April 30, 2012 9:05:23 PM BSTVideo: Digital Domain’s Real Steel V-Ray tricks
See lighting lead Blake Sweeney reveal the movie's render workflow in this new eight-minute interview. Creative Development Preview: Modeling a Female Character for Animation in Maya
When modeling a character for animation, there are certain techniques needed to make sure the character deforms properly when animated. In this sneak peek, we look at a Creative Development tutorial designed to do just that for
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CGChannel.com / Added on August 27, 2011 8:43:36 PM BSTVideo: Houdini’s Siggraph user group presentation
Watch Side Effects Software's Jeff Wagner demo some of the cool tools coming in Houdini 12.
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Best of Tuts+ – October
October saw the launch of the latest Tuts+ sites, Webdesigntuts+. Edited by popular Themeforest author Brandon Jones, probably better known as Epicera. There’s already a lot of great content on Webdesigntuts+ and we all look
CGtuts+ / Added on October 26, 2010 5:40:34 AM BSTTutsplus Poll: Choose A Tutorial – Hollywood Movie Title
Cgtuts+ and Aetuts+ have gathered together a couple of movie titles that we could create tutorials on. The big question is…which one to do first? This is where we need your help! You can download a clip example of each and you 
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Xi MTower PCIe Workstation
First Look Review: Beefy desktop machine delivers top CAD performance. New digital video cameras take the stage at NAB
Canon, RED, and Panasonic talked about 4K resolution. Blackmagic Design stole the spotlight with a 2.5K video camera promising feature film quality for $2,995. This year’s show stood in contrast to NAB of the last two years. Turn Photos Into 3D Models. 123D Catch for iPad is Here.
It has been sad and somewhat awkward times with the camera-enabled iPad. Left to nothing but holding up the massive tablet to capture the memories of your great-aunt’s 90th birthday or facetiming with your friends from the Creative Development Preview: Modeling a Female Character for Animation in Maya
When modeling a character for animation, there are certain techniques needed to make sure the character deforms properly when animated. In this sneak peek, we look at a Creative Development tutorial designed to do just that for Humans vs. Robots: Who Should Dominate Space Exploration?
The most recent footprints on the moon are 40 years old, and the next artificial mark on the lunar surface will probably be made by a robot’s wheels rather than human soles.
Many space scientists, engineers and ... Review: Wacom Cintiq 24HD pen display
At 24 inches, the 24HD is Wacom's biggest and best input device yet. Fernando Caire is instantly smitten. Get updates by email, RSS, or Twitter for CGI or for others CAD & Design applications ? Subscribe to our newsletter, RSS feeds, Twitter channels or FaceBook page.
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