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Free 3D training: Disney's 12 classic principles of animation: anticipation

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With over 10 years at the forefront of the CG industry, reporting on the latest movie VFX, with enviable studio access and in-depth video and step-by-step training, 3D World offers unrivalled inspiration and training every issue. Editorial Advertising. Rendering motion blur in maya mental ray. 24 Hour Marathon Video Download Page! Downloads - animation scout. Feed Your Brain! Ed Whetstone Visual Effects Artist. Major Overhaul -- released as-is (bugs and all) Back to Top New general toolset, auto-increment building names Back to Top Randomizer, new layout Back to Top Organizational update -- all objects are grouped under a helper shape Back to Top UVs most objects, optimized for sharing shaders across buildings Back to Top.

Ed Whetstone Visual Effects Artist

QTown - Free Poly Tools Modeling Scripts. Finally it's time to release the new version to the public.

QTown - Free Poly Tools Modeling Scripts

I am very excited about the new features and all in all QTown has grown to a pretty nice and convenient tool to generate some midground to background cities*. Initially intended to create only some greeble-like structures to populate the scene and make simple geometry looking more complex, QTown grew with the idea to also be able to make the shapes look more like buildings. The most noted missing feature was the lack of proper texture coordinates, which seemed like a much too challenging task at the time. Eventually I came up with a solution to this problem and this was the starting point to re-work some features for the new version. This time the script is heading further away from the greeble idea but evolving to be a tool for building city landscapes, skylines and everything in between.

Some of the new features are: Installation:Just copy the script and the presets text file to any script directory that is accessed via maya. Everything about Animation and Rigging. AnimationRigs.com. 50 Mind Blowing Maya Tutorials. True to form, and as promised, I have gone and prepared a variable feast of delicious Maya morsels for all you starving Maya users out there.

50 Mind Blowing Maya Tutorials

The table is set and the plates are full...so what are you waiting for...dig in! Creative Cow - Creating a Logo Model a logo from vector artwork. Part 1 Part 2. How to Rig a Computer Mouse Learn how to create bones, ik handles, rig controls, and paint weights. Creating a Realistic Light Lamp Create a believable lamplight by using multiple lights to achieve the final effect. Creating Realistic Candle Flames Make realistic candle flames by using different shaders and multiple point lights. Paint Effects - Modifier Explore how to use the modifiers with paint effects. Paint Effects - Select By Name This video will walk you through selecting by name with paint effects. Paint Effects - Share One Brush This video will walk you through Paint Effects - Sharing one Brush.

Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering a Believable Eye Model, texture, and render eyeballs. JRA Webinar - Home Page. 100+ Maya 3D Tutorials For Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Users. When it comes to high-end 3d computer graphics and 3d modeling software package, Autodesk Maya is always one of application to be considered.

100+ Maya 3D Tutorials For Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Users

Maya plays an important role in the 3d visualization and animation industry and they are top choices for many designers on large or small-scale production. Pin it If you are looking to picking up Maya to design your 3d models, this article is for you. We’ve collected more than 100 useful Maya 3D tutorials, ranging from beginner level to intermediate and advanced users. Full list after jump. For Beginners Flying Butterfly Animation – Tutorial for BeginnersThis tutorial will teach you to make a simple butterfly and animate it. Animate a Logo Forming from Particles in MayaIn this tutorial Abed Ibrahim will walk you through the process of creating an animated logo using particles in Maya, and then reverse the rendered animation in any video editing software of your choice. Flying Arrows This tutorial will teach you how to create flying arrows.