Tips + Tutorials

Maya Tips & Tricks: Subdivision Levels

Dec 31, 2015 at 10:58 am by Warlord720

Subdivision levels In Autodesk Maya, with a polygon object selected, users can press the hotkeys 1, 2, 3 to show the base mesh, a subdivided caged version or the fully sm.... Read More

Learning Houdini Journal 09: Animation Basics

Dec 27, 2015 at 12:48 am by -gToon

This is the ninth entry of what will be a year-long journal on learning the 3D application Houdini, created by Side Effects Software. Houdini is a sophisticated application t.... Read More

The Freelance Experience 4: Herding Cats - Multiple Projects and Other Items

Dec 16, 2015 at 11:12 pm by Warlord720

Most freelancers I know run multiple projects at one time. Only experience will teach you how many you can handle. One thing you can count on is if you take on too much....... Read More

ArtTalk 3 What is Real Art?

Dec 09, 2015 at 09:43 pm by -gToon

Introduction Kate is a aspiring writer, essayist and machinima maker. Tara, is a poet, photographer and, with her husband Bill, a traveler. Ricky (moderator) is an editor, wr.... Read More

Learning Houdini Journal 06 - Expressions and Workflow

Dec 06, 2015 at 12:31 am by -gToon

This is the sixth entry of what will be a year-long journal on learning the 3D application Houdini, created by Side Effects Software. Houdini is a sophisticated application t.... Read More

Tutorial: Create a Christmas Elf With Character Creator

Dec 03, 2015 at 09:11 pm by Warlord720

Use Reallusion's Character Creator to build a Christmas Elf M.D. McCallum: I take a look at creating a small scale elf with some radically tweaked body parts for a more styl.... Read More

Learning Houdini Journal 05: Polygonal Modeling

Nov 29, 2015 at 12:06 am by -gToon

This is the fifth entry of what will be a year-long journal on learning the 3D application Houdini, created by Side Effects Software. Houdini is a sophisticated application t.... Read More

Learning Houdini Journal 04: Setback

Nov 22, 2015 at 12:15 am by -gToon

This is the fourth entry of what will be a year-long journal on learning the 3D application Houdini, created bySide Effects Software. Houdini is a sophisticated application t.... Read More

Learning Houdini Journal 03: First Steps

Nov 15, 2015 at 10:55 am by -gToon

This is the third entry of what will be a year-long journal on learning the 3D application Houdini, created by Side Effects Software. Houdini is a sophisticated application t.... Read More

Learning Houdini Journal 02: Research & Preparation

Nov 08, 2015 at 12:13 pm by -gToon

This is the second entry of what will be a year-long journal on learning the 3D application Houdini, created bySide Effects Software. Houdini is a sophisticated application t.... Read More

Game Development Tips: Fast Level Design

Oct 29, 2015 at 11:33 am by nemirc

When working on level design, it is a good idea to keep things simple and make sure you can test the levels quickly. I've seen people making the mistake of "constructing" the.... Read More

ArtTalk 2: Drawing and the Imagination

Oct 18, 2015 at 06:34 pm by -gToon

A conversation with two artists who excel at drawing. Greg Chapman professional artist and book cover designer Melissa Moraitis, Renderosity artist (BlackTalonArts) Ricky Gr.... Read More

Autodesk Maya Tips & Tricks - Manipulators

Oct 17, 2015 at 08:58 pm by -gToon

Autodesk Maya Tips & Tricks - Manipulators These Autodesk Maya tips for using the manipulators are extremely simple, yet even many experienced Maya users don't know them..... Read More

iClone Tips & Tricks #1

Oct 07, 2015 at 07:07 pm by Warlord720

Reallusion's iClone software has evolved over the years from an avatar creation niche app to a full-fledged animation package loaded with features to make the job easier. As a.... Read More

Creating A Character In Studio Max 2016 For iClone 6 Via 3DXChange 6

Sep 29, 2015 at 11:31 am by Warlord720

In this brief but comprehensive tutorial, we will take you through creating a character in Studio Max using the Extended Primitive Capsule as the basis for the character shape.... Read More

Reallusion's Character Creator Tutorial - Part 2

Sep 27, 2015 at 03:51 pm by Warlord720

Reallusion's Character Creator Tutorial - Part 2 by M.D. McCallum Reallusion's recently released Character Creator is reaching new heights for the company as it won a Silver E.... Read More

Art Talk 1:A Conversation On Making Art

Sep 26, 2015 at 03:00 pm by -gToon

"Deathvalleysky nps big" by Dan Duriscoe, for the en: U.S. National Park Service. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. ArtTalk, a conversation with video artis.... Read More

Reallusion's Character Creator Tutorial - Part 1

Sep 25, 2015 at 02:00 am by Warlord720

Reallusion's Character Creator Tutorial - Part 1 by M.D. McCallum Reallusion's recently released Character Creator is reaching new heights for the company as it won a Silver E.... Read More

Game Development Tips: Easy Human 3d Characters

Sep 24, 2015 at 10:51 am by nemirc

I think most know by now that I've been into game development for a few years. Being a game developer in Latin America means you need to be very creative when it comes to over.... Read More

Autodesk Maya: 5 Tips And Tricks

Sep 09, 2015 at 07:08 pm by Warlord720

These are some quick tips and tricks for Autodesk Maya users. A few for beginners and some for more advanced users. While I can't promise they'll make you more productive, the.... Read More

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