Organic modeling: Hot to model a head with 3d studio max.
CGIndia introduced an useful and Free video tutorial for 3ds Max Users. The video tutorials is created by CG Artist Eric Maslowski who shows how to Create Realistic “HEAD” using 3d Studio Max.
This series of tutorials goes over the process of organic […]

VRayFur is a very simple procedural fur plugin. The fur is generated only during render time and is not actually present in the scene.
Have a look here to understand how to set a scene and create many different landscape changings few parameters. Remember that VRayFur will not work with VRayPlane […]

This short tutorial on how to use VRay’s Global Illumination feature will show you one method for creating realistic looking lighting for a scene.
VRay has many features including the ability to to physically accurate full global illumination, advanced material shaders and enhancements for speeding up rendering time.

Global Illumination tutorial

Free tutorial to model drops.
This is the scene file from his drop tutorial, i have been asked for it so much so i finally decided to upload it. Vray is required to render and you need max 7 to open it. You’ll download the tutorial and the 3ds file too.

The texture is from Mayang.com - […]

Selfillumination 2… the dark side of success.
This picture was created for the 3D World Cover issue 79. I like very much this image beacuse is rich of nice details, it’s a fantastic 3d work.
Reflections and refractions are easy to realise in 3d, but it’s not so easy make that fine! Software used: 3ds max, rhino, […]

A very comprehensive guide about photography and Photoshop.
Fundamentals and advanced topics in this incredible and exaustive guide that talk about using levels and curves in photoshop, reduce noise, posterization… and more.
It’s not just for photoshop users but for all I think: the topics cover photoshop users too.. but not only. The most important thing […]

As you know I love very much many products that I can buy on the3dstudio.com, and today I found some interesting tutorial that I would to share with you.
All About Car modeling.. for free!

how to setup blueprints in 3D Studio Max
how to map a car with channels
how to model a tire: the thread and a […]

How to model a Cyborg, Caustic Effects with Metal Ray, Illumination and Lighting with Mental Ray and something about setting materials with mental ray is the content of Mario Malagrino Pages.
He works in Florence Design Academy and he prepared these tutorials for his students that use 3d studio 8…
Now is possible to see these […]

Ivy Generator is a free useful plug in to generate complex foliage.
Generating trees and foliage is usually something difficult but it’s very important to give a realist aspect to exterior renderings.
Have a look on this nice tutorial to learn how to make a luffa farm with Ivy Generator. It’s a videtutorial during 28mins… nice to […]

Simcloth3 V1.52 is out!
The famous free plugin made by Chaosgroup is available to download in 64bit version.
I like very much this plugin because it’s free… in spite of everything the results are very good. 3d studio has a module inside and Reactor plugin to simule clothes, but sometimes it’s good having a strong alternative.

Download the […]

How to model, Map and Texturing a Creature Head in 3d studio Max.
One of the most comprehensive training tools available. Utilizing in depth Text explanations, combined with Explanatory Images and Full screen resolution Flash movies..
I could write about many products but I would to underline this one because it’s starred quite good and I know […]

Ozone 3.0 is out!
It’s a plugin for Lightwave 3D, Cinema4D, 3ds Max, Maya and XSI for the realistic simulations of skies and atmospheric effects.
Ozone is a standalone plugin, therefore is not necessary to have the software Vue, even if it could work with it perfeclty.

For more informations have a look at Ozone Website
Buy and download […]

Hyundai 3d model - Buy it.
If you are looking for a 3d model of Hyundai you can find here various models: low poly model to high poly.
Model is made for use in architectural visualisations and animations. It has xpresso in c4d format, that is only animated, on door and steering wheel, handled by sliders. Wheels […]

If you think that working with 3d models is only for expert users, able to use very sophisticated software like 3d studio max, maya or something like that… you are wrong!
It’s finishing the time for super smart guys using complex parameters to render wonderful images… because more and more often new softwares are appearing: softwares […]

How to add color to grayscale photos using curves in Adobe Photoshop?
Would you like turn your blac&white photo into Coloured one? Ok Let’s start with this nice tutorial:
STEP 1 : Clean up the image as best as you can (remove scratches, dust, etc..)
STEP 2 : Convert the image in CMYK - This is an […]

[Download] - Vue 6 is a powerful software to simule landscapes… it’s really impressive and you can make a good scene in few hours.
It’s possibile to download the version Vue 6 and the student licence wil be works for ever! Finally a students could be learn this software in much more than 30 days…
The Personal […]

Next Limit Technologies announces that a new update of RealFlow4 (version 4.3) has been released. This is an important update and more than just a bug fix; there are several new and improved features:

The stacking procedure in the rigid body solver is now up to 4 times faster, is more […]

At first I want to thank Charlie Bradbury, from TheEmbassyVfx, for his courtesy and for every image and info he sent me.
I don’t know if the new Citroen C4 Runner spot is available in all tv’s world.. so, before to start reading the post, here the link to watch this incredible Cg work!
- The Embassy […]

Next Limit Technologies will be exhibiting at Siggraph 2007. This year’s Siggraph will be held in San Diego from August 7 to August 9.
Booth number 1537 will be entirely dedicated to Maxwell Render and RealFlow4, and Next Limit Technologies’ representatives will be available throughout the event!
If you have never heared of Real Flow and Maxwell […]

After Maxwell 1500 x 1, Next limit (the softwarehouse of Maxwell Render) comes back with a new great MXM contest for July and August.
The contest’s theme is “Automotive”; it’s all about cars, cars and cars. Bumpers, tires, mirrors, steering wheels, gasoline, […]