If you’re familiar with the basics of using After Effects but want to learn more techniques specifically for motion graphics we’ve just released a course featuring over 3 hours of video training – Introduction to Motion Graphics. You’ll learn in-demand techniques like creating teasers and trailers, lower thirds 3D text, kinetic type and lens flares.
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In over 6 hours of narrated videos learn the fundamentals of fx production from simulations to rendering and final composing. Learn how to use multiple tools like Rayfire, Pulldownit, Fume FX and particleflow. All these in one single FX training flash book.
This dvd also contains Final 3dsmax scene with all the textures, concept arts and lots of example scenes.
This training DVD is recommended for intermediate 3dsmax users, this is not a step by step modeling tutorial.
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Hi Guys, My name is Alex Telford and in this series making of, we will be modelling a high poly pod racer based on a design by concept artist Josh Nixon. This series is designed for intermediate to advanced users covering key techniques required when modelling vehicles such as the use of good topology and modifiers. If you are new to blender please consider checking out the getting started section before attempting this overview.
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Stage 3D – 3D Game Making
Flash is much more than a simple animation tool. Time has become a standard in game development and the new Stage 3D (formerly Molehill) has also the leap development in three dimensions. Video2brain This course is for all those who have ever dreamed of creating quality interactive 3D content and for all types of devices.
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In this set of CINEMA 4D tutorials we will learn how to setup a face for animation in CINEMA 4D. Throughout the tutorial we’ll focus on providing animators with the control they need to create believable expressions with a control rig that computes fast. We’ll also creatively explore several techniques and tools that can be used to create natural deformations. Step by step, we’ll make a facial rig that is robust and animator-friendly. We’ll learn everything from how to set up pose morphs, to learning a technique that simulates fleshy eyes. We’ll learn how to pin objects to a deforming surface, how to set up Priorities for the rig to evaluate properly, and we’ll also become familiar several of CINEMA 4D’s rigging tools. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have the knowledge you need to create facial rigs that produce natural and entertaining expressions.
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In this course we will discuss workflows involved in creating swappable maps to define different characters using identical geometry. In many cases, games for instance, you may have some basic characters that are used for background. In the case of a sports game, you may have cheering fans in the crowd. While the animation, and thus the base geometry, can remain the same, the characters need to look different based on the teams, locations, etc… In this course we’ll learn to create multiple characters and then bake maps based on identical geometry to swap out the different characters on a previously animated mesh.
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In this course we will talk about some of the topology tools in TopoGun 2.0 and how they can enhance your workflow. We’ll begin by looking at several different ways to very quickly create new topology along cylindrical surfaces like arms or other appendages. We’ll look at modifications to the Draw Tool as well as the new Tubes Tool. We’ll also explore the Extrude Tool and how it can be used to quickly extend existing topology along the surface of our reference meshes.
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Expand your animation toolkit and remain competitive in the industry with this leading resource for 2D and 3D character animation techniques. Apply the industry’s best practices to your own workflows and develop 2D, 3D and hybrid characters with ease. With side by side comparisons of 2D and 3D character design, improve your character animation and master traditional principles and processes including weight and balance, timing and walks. Develop characters inspired by humans, birds, fish, snakes and four legged animals. Breathe life into your character and develop a characters personality with chapters on acting, voice-synching and facial expressions.
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In this series of CryENGINE tutorials we’ll discuss how to utilize the Material Editor in CryENGINE by exploring some potential workflows for creating several different types of materials. In this series of CryENGINE tutorials we’ll discuss how to utilize the Material Editor in CryENGINE by exploring some potential workflows for creating several different types of materials. We’ll start out by learning about the Material Editor interface. Once that is finished we’ll jump right into creating our first material where we’ll learn the difference between a Material and a Multi-material.
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In this Vue tutorial we will be creating lake scene in Vue 10. Throughout these lessons we will go over the creation of a procedural terrain in Vue 10 xStream, custom sculpting this terrain using the function editor, converting the terrain for export to world machine and custom eroding that terrain for ultimate realism. We will then import that terrain back into Vue for texturing and rendering. We will go over the creation of a believable atmosphere and ecosystem in Vue.
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In this beginner’s course, instructor Jeff Parrott breaks down many of the very basic tools and functions in Maya’s UV tools, working to get your UV skills whipped into shape quick-style! We start by covering the majority of the most commonly seen shapes and principles, then dive straight into completely unwrapping a game prop from scratch! If you’ve struggled with getting your feet wet unwrapping in Maya, this course is for you!
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It’s that time again! This week, instructor Galen Davis takes through a unique approach to exporting, UVing, texturing, and baking his normal maps utlizing ZBrush, xNormal, and nDo2! We’ll start with a basic look at getting your mesh UV’d with an intro look at UV Master inside of ZBrush, setup our smoothing groups and send our model over to xNormal for baking out normal and Ambient Occlusion maps, then head over to nDo2 to create a basic texture map by really popping the details with a Cavity map and more! The video will close with a presentation shot inside of Marmoset, and if you’ve ever considered adding any of these softwares to your pipeline, this video will give you an inside look at the different methods used to create a great looking asset with these programs!
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A new leap forward from Autodesk
The new version of 3D Studio Max 2013 enhance customization of the tool and increase operator productivity 3D. With this course video2brain, learn to work with these improvements increase your knowledge of the tool when implementing them. You will never be back if you decide to expand your knowledge with video2brain.
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CINEMA 4D 14 offers especially in the animation and camera calibration, the snapping tools and the material system of exciting innovations. You can now, 3D objects more easily fit into images or create complex camera movements with just a few clicks. Let yourself be guided by Arndt von Koenigsmarck through all the new features of version 14 – it brings the benefits to you in a nutshell!
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Stash 95 overflows with more than two hours of outstanding animation and VFX content including 31 new motion projects complete with detailed production notes, toolkits and links, plus 10 Behind the Scenes features, exclusive interviews, the newest advanced training course from Digital Tutors, and six downloadable music tracks from Italian composer Flavio Severino.
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Stash 94 delivers a sweeping collection of animation and VFX talent and techniques including 31 must-see animation and VFX projects complete with detailed production notes, toolkits and links, PLUS 10 Behind the Scenes features, exclusive interviews, the newest advanced training course from Digital Tutors, and 10 downloadable music tracks from Minnesota’s own Casey Lalonde.
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Stash 93 drops a massive two-hour main program of 30 animation and VFX projects all with detailed production notes, toolkits and links, PLUS Behind the Scenes features, exclusive interviews, the newest advanced training course from Digital Tutors, and 10 downloadable music tracks from San Francisco chillwave producer Broke for Free
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Stash 92 drops a full three hours of extraordinary content including detailed production notes on 33 new animation and VFX projects PLUS 11 insightful Behind the Scenes features, exclusive interviews, the newest advanced training course from Digital Tutors, and 10 downloadable music tracks from Zagreb drum and bass producer Beat Gates.
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Stash 91 delivers another killer line up of outstanding new motion projects, plus 12 revealing Behind the Scenes features, exclusive interviews and the newest advanced training course from Digital Tutors.
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Stash 90 crams in 34 exceptional new motion projects, 14 revealing Behind the Scenes features, exclusive interviews, our latest student film mini-fest, the newest advanced training course from Digital Tutors, and five eclectic music tracks from hi-rez music mecca Downloads Now and Blue Coast Recordings.
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