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See how to take advantage of 3ds Max 2010's in-built tear modeling feature, which provides 3D artists to quickly cut a cloth as if due to a strong stretching force or a reaction to a hard collision with other rigid body meshes. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling ...more
In this Houdini 9 video series, you will take a look at the new dynamics shelf tools and see how easy it is to create fairly complex simulations very quickly. A demonstration of how to setup dynamics and particles, working together, within the 3d viewport. It will cover pin co ...more
Were hermit crabs named after hermits or hermits named after hermit crabs? Either way, we know that hermit crabs are major homebodies. Like, to the point that they almost NEVER leave their homes to come out unless they're visiting another shell...their future shell, that is, w ...more
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If you've found this video, chances are that you are looking to improve your skills using Maya, the 3D modeling software. You've come to the right place. This video will teach you how to create a polygonal model of a hand, one of the most challenging and important parts of the ...more
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This video shows us how to draw an electric eel even if we are not professionals. We start by drawing a flag shape (like two cylinders connected) as this being the body. After this we can draw the eyes, one fully visible and the other only little because is in the back. Now we ...more
This video illustrates the quick and easy method to Draw Donald Duck on your own . The process is comprised of the following steps:Step 1: Take a blank sheet of paper and a HB Bonded lead pencil.Step 2: Draw a face that resembles a duck's face. Make sure you don't make the ear ...more
The foundation of most fine arts educations begins with the drawing of the human figure. These human figure drawing tutorials are brought to you by Cy Porter of solomation.com. Search WonderHowTo for more figure drawing tutorials by Cy. This neck drawing tutorial offers some ...more
A tutorial covering a classic rigid body simulation of ball crashing through a wall of bricks. The first two parts cover building a (procedural) brick wall, and the final two parts cover converting it into a RBD simulation. Whether you're new to Side Effects Software's popular ...more
This extensive video series is all about making your own simple steam engine and boat, which is known variously as the "putt-putt" or "pop-pop" boat. Science Toy Maker gives the full details on making your own homemade steam engine model boat, which is similar to the one seen ...more
Rumor has it that James Cameron is going to remake this one, in full AVATAR inner body 3D beauty. Here is the Movie Trailer for the 1966 classic "Fantastic Voyage" This trailer is quite unique.
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This video illustrate us how to draw 3D cartoon shark. Here are the following steps.step 1: First of all take a sheet of paper and pencil.Step 2: draw a U shape structure and again draw a U shape structure above the previous on representing the body of the shark.Step 2: Now fr ...more
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In this tutorial, you'll learn how to destroy a modeled wall using rigid body dynamics within RealFlow. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and functio ...more
In this tutorial your learn how to create rigid bodies in the dynamics section of Maya. Dynamics is the physics based part of any 3D software package used most often in visual effects. In this tutorial you will learn the basics of creating rigid bodies in Maya by adding gravit ...more
ProjectKinectMagicMirror combines augmented reality and CT-scan imagery to create a virtual "X-ray machine." Another amazing Microsoft Kinect hack to add to the vault. The ingenuity is infectious... Get inspired. Make-your-own. Video: . More Kinect Hacks: Hacked Kinect Captur ...more
This clip presents a general overview of working with RealWaves within RealFlow. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and functions, you're sure to enjo ...more
See how to generate an initial state within RealFlow with this software tutorial. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and functions, you're sure to enj ...more
Learn how to achieve a slo-mo effect within RealFlow with this video guide. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy thi ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to utilize the elastics feature within RealFlow to simulate a bouncing ball. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and fun ...more
Want to specify a custom object as a RealWave? This RealFlow user's guide will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and function ...more
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create Jello-like title text and logos using RealFlow. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and functions, you're ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to open a door using hinge constraints in RealFlow. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various features and functions, you're sure to en ...more
In this video, we're shown how to draw Fred Flintstone from "The Flintstones". Start off by drawing the outline for Fred's body, drawing in his limbs and his upper/lower body. After this, use a darker pen to draw in the full outline and create a more 3D type of image. Next, yo ...more
If you're a fan of Tinkerbell, then this video is for you! We learn how to draw Disney's magical fairy, Tinkerbell. Start off by drawing the outline of her body and wings. Then, draw over this to make a 3D version of her. From here, you will start to draw in the details of the ...more
In this video, we learn how to draw the manga character Vash. Start by drawing the outline of the character from the head to the toe. After this, draw in the details of the body and the face. Next, use a paintbrush in black to start to draw over the outline to make a 3D versio ...more
With the advent of 3D printers, advancements in the technology allow some truly amazing possibilities. Just a handful of examples include printable architecture, Anish Kapoor's sculptures; even Boeing uses some printed parts in the manufacturing of their airplanes. The latest ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw The Incredibles. Start out by coloring the background orange, yellow, and white. Then, draw the outlines of the bodies for all of the characters in the family. After this, draw in the details, giving them a 3D type of image. Next, you wil ...more
In this video, we learn how to draw Toad. Start out drawing toad with the out line of the body. Make sure to incorporate the mushroom helmet on top of the head. After you have the basic outline finished, draw on the features of the outfit. Include the pants and the scarf aroun ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Axel. Start out by drawing the head, then add in the facial features including the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. After this, draw in the spiky hair that goes around Axel's head. Next, draw the neck and shoulders. Continue to draw down the ...more
Need some help figuring out how to generate proxy objects in RealFlow? Never fear. This guide will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to RealFlow's popular fluids and body modeling software or are just looking to get better acquainted with the application its various f ...more
In this 3ds Max tip tutorial, you'll learn how to work with the program's various modeling tools, taking a look at features like spline shape modeling, the lathe modifier and connect compound object to create a simple cup of tea. You'll use spline and lathe to create the cup b ...more
in this video Evan Burse teaches us an easy way to draw Toothless from the 3D cartoon how to train your dragon. first you need supplies, an eraser and 3 pencils, an H pencil (the light one), an F pencil (medium) and HB pencil (very dark). You start sketching with the H penci ...more
Drawing an 8 bit toad seems very easy from the video of Mario brothers, first you draw two short standing lines which are the eyes and are black in color using freehand draw option. Then you draw a somewhat oval shape using the same option around the eyes which would look like ...more
DrawingNowVideos teaches you how to draw SpongeBob Squarepants. You start off with a squiggly line and you want to create a rectangle and then create a 3D box out of that. That will be the head. Add circles and ovals on the side to make it look more like a sponge. Add eyes, ey ...more
1985rey teaches you how to draw SpongeBob Squarepants on your computer, using Paint. To start with an existing picture of the character to get the look and feel, use the brush tool, using black and make a large spongy head. Add circles on the side to make it look like 3D. Draw ...more
In this video series, learn how to create a simple dynamic simulation by creating a procedural pre-vis avalanche in Houdini 9. Rigid body dynamics (RBD's) are a powerful and important part of creating visual effects in 3D. This tutorial shows you how to use them in Houdini 9 t ...more
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