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How To : Get free 3D models that come with Photoshop CS3

In this video, viewers learn how to create 3D models using Adobe Photoshop CS3. This is a fun and easy program that actually comes with many 3D objects for users to customize. To access these premade 3D objects, users must go to the Photoshop CS3 Content folder, select the Goo ...more

How To : Texture in 3ds Max

The third dimension has finally arrived to internet browsing! Be sure to catch the wave of innovation with this series of tutorials. Initially, we'll be examining the importance of texturing basic 3D objects. Watch as the almost magical effects of texturing in 3ds Max transfor ...more

How To : Make 3D beveled text in 3ds Max

Nearly every object that you encounter in the real world is beveled. Because it is difficult and expensive to manufacture a perfectly sharp edge, most objects are created with chamfered, filleted or eased edges. In this video tutorial you will learn how to create 3d beveled te ...more

How To : Use the UVW unwrap function in 3D Studio Max

In this video, we learn how to use the UVW unwrap function in 3D Studio Max. First, go to the UV modifier wrap and select all the faces. Once here, edit the parameters and then go to the mapping menu. After this, you will be able to change the object as you would like. After y ...more

How To : Create orbiting 3D text in Apple's Motion 4

Ever wonder how to make your text spin in 3D around an object? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to the Apple's popular motion graphics editor/compositing application or are a seasoned digital video professional simply wishing to get better acquainted w ...more

How To : Use the mirror modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the mirror modifier (same as the mirror tool) in 3ds Max. The mirror modifier allows for procedural mirroring of objects. As a one time operation thesymmetry modifieris better but, that being said, if stacked, the mirror modifier ...more

How To : Use the displace modifier in 3ds Max

The Displace modifier in 3ds Max acts as a force field to push and reshape an object’s geometry. You can apply its variable force directly from the modifier gizmo, or from a bitmapped image. The 3D Studio Max displace modifier works on Shapes, Meshes, Polys, Patches, NURBS. Di ...more

How To : Use the bend modifier in 3ds Max

The Bend modifier in Autodesk's 3ds Max lets you bend the current selection up to 360 degrees about a single axis, producing a uniform bend in an object’s geometry. You can control the angle and direction of the bend on any of three axes. You can also limit the bend to a secti ...more

How To : Track motion in Sony Vegas Pro 9

If you own Sony Vegas, a good editing technique to learn is tracking motion. Track motion is the ability to rotate, scale, and skew an object in 3D perspective. This is great for making intros, titles, animated pictures in your homemade videos and much, much more. See how to t ...more

How To : Use displacement maps via nodes in Lightwave 3D 9

The object properties panel in Lightwave 3D 9 now includes the capability of doing displacement and creating displacement via nodes. This video shows you how. Use displacement maps via nodes in Lightwave 3D 9. Click through to watch this video on vtutorial.com

HowTo : Transform a Boring Image Into Amazing 3D Magic

Andrew Odewahn of O'Reilly Answers posts a HowTo on creating 3D(ish) images through simple processing. Odewahn employs the practice of stereoscopy (a technique for creating the illusion of depth in a 2D image): "In wiggle stereoscopy, the 2 images are aligned so that the 'sub ...more

How To : Use the face extrude modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the face extrude modifier in 3ds Max. The Face Extrude modifier extrudes faces along their normals, creating new faces along the sides of the extrusion that connect the extruded faces to their object. As with most modifiers, this ...more

How To : Use the delete mesh modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the delete mesh modifier when modeling in 3ds Max. Delete Mesh provides parametric deletion based on the current sub-object selection level in the stack. The possible choices are faces, vertices, edges, and objects. Apply the Dele ...more

News : 3D Laser Scanner from Trash

This brilliantly simple tutorial explains how to make a 3D laser line scanner from old junk parts. Follow along and you will be loading objects into your hard drive in no time!

How To : Get started modeling objects in Houdini 10

Eager to make a foray into the world of 3D modeling with Houdini 10? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Side Effects Software's popular 3D production program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the applicat ...more

How To : Use the morph modifier in 3D Studio Max

Morph modifiers are just one of the powerful tools that 3D Studio Max offers digital artists to change the shape of their models. This video will teach you how to use morph modifiers in 3dsmax to change the shape of objects. If you can't do this, your 3D models are going to ha ...more

How To : Create a 3D video game using Alice online software

Shaun will teach us how to create a 3D video game compatible with MAC or PC with no prior programming knowledge. First download Alice, a 3D World program that can be turned into a video game. Open Alice, click on "add objects", click on "more controls" and select your choice o ...more

How To : Use the volume selection modifier in 3ds Max

In this 3D software tutorial you will learn how to use the volume selection modifier in 3ds Max. The volume selection modifier is great for affecting regions of a polygon. This 3D Studio Max modeling tutorial covers how to use proxy objects to keep an active selection set. Use ...more

How To : Use the cloth reactor in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial will show you how to use the cloth reactor in 3D Studio Max. Learn how to animate a cloth swinging over an object in 3ds Max. This concept can be used to create a table cloth spread over a table, clothes for characters and much more. It's best to view ...more

How To : Move a vertex along an edge in Blender

This is a short Blender tutorial that illustrates how to move a vertex along an arbitrary edge of an object no matter how the edge is rotated in 3D space. This 3D tutorial is from Stage6 so check it out and learn how to control the vertices on your Blender models.

How To : Use paths and dupliframes in Blender

Check out this Blender video tutorial all you wannabe digital animators out there to see how to use paths and dupliframes in your 3D modeling. A path is a curve that an object follows during animation. A dupliframe is described as modeling with animation. Blender is the free ...more

How To : Align images with UV coordinates in 3ds Max 8

Hey all you 3D digital animators out there, check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to precisely align the texture/image on your object using projection UV coordinates. Autodesk's 3D Studio Max is a customizable and scalable 3D modeling and rendering solution for games, ...more

How To : Add shadows to your scenes in 3ds Max 8

Take a look at this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to add shadows. Shadows show details in your scene and anchor objects in the scene. Learn what options you have as 3D modelers/animators/sculptors. Autodesk's 3D Studio Max is a customizable and scalable 3D modeling and render ...more

How To : Render your scene in 3ds Max 8

Check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to turn those objects into an image or movie you can share with others by rendering your modeled 3D scene. This is helpful to all digital animators/modelers/sculptors. Autodesk's 3D Studio Max is a customizable and scalable 3D mode ...more

How To : Add Zspheres to a sculpted character in Zbrush 3.1

So, you want to add some weird things, like horns to your 3D animated character in Pixologic's Zbrush 3.1 sculpting software. Well, you've come to the right place. This video tutorial will teach you how to add Zspheres to your sculpt in Zbrush and why. Your 3D animated model w ...more

How To : Place eyes in your characters using Zbrush 3.1

This Pixologic Zbrush 3.1 video tutorial shows you how to place eyes in your 3D animated character's head. You'll have to sculpt out those eye sockets out first and then grab a squirkle to work with, using a few tools. If you want to be a great 3D digital animator, learning th ...more

How To : Create 3D shapes from text and revolve in Illustrator

Just by experimenting with the Type tool and the 3D effect Revolve in Illustrator, you can use the alphabet to create a whole series of 3D objects. Create 3D shapes from text and revolve in Illustrator. Click through to watch this video on layersmagazine.com

How To : Edit textures for 3D models in Photoshop CS3

This video shows you how to edit textures of 3D objects and how to apply layer style effects to them using Photoshop CS3. This is a great video for anyone that has to work with alot of 3D models in their compositions. Edit textures for 3D models in Photoshop CS3. Click through ...more

How To : Cut Meshes in Blender 3D

This video tutorial shows you how to cut holes in mesh objects when using Blender 3D. This is important to know when building complex models from basic shapes. Cut Meshes in Blender 3D. Click through to watch this video on vtutorial.com

How To : Make a mobius loop or strip

This video will show you how to make a 2 dimensional object in a 3D world. A well-known example of this is a mobius strip, which can be made with a strip of paper, scissors, and some tape. After cutting out a long strip of paper, you should take the strip of paper, give it a h ...more

How To : Use a custom object as a RealWave in RealFlow

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

How To : Work with multiple objects at once in Blender 2.5

This clip presents a general introduction on how to work with multiple objects simultaneously within Blender 2.5 and discusses the topics of loading and saving. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interes ...more

How To : Model with mirroring in Blender 2.5

This Blender user's guide introduces mirroring, the object center, editing with precision and recalculating normals. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the ...more

How To : Apply transparency to objects in AutoCAD 2011

See how to apply a transparent texture to design objects in AutoCAD 2011. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular 3D drafting application or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the newest iteration of the program, you're sure to be well serve ...more

News : Truly Impressive Fire Box Optical Illusion

Wow. Really fantastic fire illusion by WonderHowTo favorite, BrussPup. Hang in there, the magic starts to happen at 0:34. Previously, Jerry Andrus and His Impossible Box. Create Fake 3D Objects with Camera Illusions. Artist With Waaay Too Much Time and Money, Paints Pointless ...more

How To : Apply maps to an object in 3Ds Max

Just getting started using the program 3d Studio Max? Luckily, WonderHowTo is full of video tutorials on the program to help get you started. In this video, learn how to apply maps to an object in 3ds Max.

How To : Find the volume of a pyramid

A pyramid is a three dimensional version of the triangle. In this video, learn how to find the volume of a pyramid. Finding volume is the next step after you learn how to find 2D area. Check out this tutorial and soon you will be tackling 3D objects just as easily as you learn ...more

How To : Draw 3-dimensional objects

Drawing three-dimensional shapes requires paying attention to the shadows and light that fall on the object. Find out how to draw shapes with a three-dimensional quality with tips from a professional illustrator in this free instructional video on drawing. Drawing 3d will neve ...more

How To : Snap points in Maya 8.5

This 3D modeling software tutorial will show you how to snap points in Maya 8.5. There are multiple ways to snap points which will be covered. Snapping points is one of the most important things to do when vertex modeling in Maya since it allows for ultimate control. Learn how ...more

How To : Use MDD files in modo

MDD files are a great way to bring in character animation or any deformation based animation from other 3D software systems. This modo 301 video reviews the basic method for import and use of MDD files. Learn how to load MDD files and apply them to a specific object in a modo ...more

How To : Intersect models in Google SketchUp

Did you know you can intersect models when working in Google SketchUp? If you didn't, that's because the intersection tool is only available from the contexts menu. This SketchUp tutorial will show you how to find the tool and use it to intersect SketchUp objects. These operat ...more

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