3D Modeling Tutorials, Lessons, And Software Reviews

An Introduction to 3D

3D models are created by manipulating polygon meshes and molding them into objects, characters and scenes. Even if you don't have formal art training that goes beyond the few classes you took in high school or college you can still do great work in 3D. By Vivek Kumar Bhojnagarwala.

Review: 3ds Max 2009

This new version of 3ds Max offers a wide range of updates to a popular application. This week we look at several of these updates, including: the ViewCube, Steering Wheels, Photometric Lighting, MentalRay ProMaterials and more. By Nathan Segal

Create a 3D Scene with Maya and Photoshop: Part 1

Building and texturing a flying saucer in 3D. By Nathan Segal

Software Review: Informatix Piranesi

A hybrid application between 3D and 2D. By Nathan Segal

3D in Depth: Lighting: Part 2

Lighting continued, including 3 point lighting. By Nathan Segal

3D in Depth: Lighting: Part 1

Introduction to lighting concepts. By Nathan Segal

Book Review: Texturing: Concepts and Techniques

Review with resource material. By Nathan Segal

Book Review: Getting a Job in CG: Real Advice from Reel People

Review with resource material. By Nathan Segal

3D in Depth: Materials: Part 2

Texture creation for your 3D models. By Nathan Segal

3D in Depth: Materials: Part 1

An introduction to materials in 3D. By Nathan Segal

3D in Depth: Cameras

An overview of cameras and how they work in 3D. By Nathan Segal

A Real-World Project

How to use 3D to create images for an art exhibition. By Nathan Segal

Book Review: Stop Staring

This book covers facial modeling and animation. By Jason Osipa. By Nathan Segal

Modeling for Animation

Planning your workflow, including timelines, research, detail, texturing, lighting, final image size, etc. By Nathan Segal

Animation Tips and Tricks

The animation process, including storyboards, file formats, polygon reduction, etc. By Nathan Segal

3D Modeling for Profit

Here, you'll learn how to make ongoing royalties from your 3D models. By Nathan Segal

Swift 3D: Vector Animation for the Web

Swift 3D is a plug-in which converts 3D geometry into vector animation for Flash. By Nathan Segal

Effective Export/Import of 3D Models

Effective Export/Import models from one application to the other. By Nathan Segalhttp://bit.ly/clUCcW