3D Tutorials

A detailed multi-part video tutorial by Autodesk’s Chris Hall which covers the basics of Alias Design software. Among the covered topics are the user interface, data structure, navigation, picking objects and scene management with layers.

In this six-parts tutorial series professional CG artist and teacher Laurens Corijn shows how he creates a high quality, next-gen, normal mapped Hot Rod for realtime use in video games.

This intermediate-advanced level video tutorial in two-parts explains how to model a detailed high-poly car wheel from blueprints. Part 2: tire modeling, UV mapping, bump map and final rendering.

This intermediate-advanced level video tutorial in two-parts explains how to model a detailed high-poly car wheel from blueprints. Part 1: blueprint setup, animated x-ray material.

This video tutorial shows how to create a camera projection (camera map per pixel) for an animation aiming at achieving photo realism and maintaining rendering speed with Mental Ray in 3ds Max.

This tutorial gives an overview of the workflow used to creare a detailed 3D model and rendering of an Audi R8. Done in 3ds Max using polygonal modeling and some NURBS curves.

This tutorial explains how to create rims for a sports car by using the “Bridge” feature in 3DStudio MAX 7 or higher.

This tutorial describes how to model a 5 spoke alloy wheel using Autodesk Alias, with the goal of creating a quick concept sketch model.

In this detailed video tutorial industrial designer Adam O’Hern explains how to model a Morris Minor 1000 using subdivision modeling in Luxology modo. Part 2: fenders, hood, headlights.

In this detailed video tutorial industrial designer Adam O’Hern explains how to model a Morris Minor 1000 using subdivision modeling in Luxology modo. Part 1: references and environment setup, wheels.

This tutorial documents the development of a Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren, from the starting reference photos to the finished model. Done in Cinema 4D using Subsurface divisions, symmetry objects and Point to point modelling.

This tutorial describes the process of modeling a car, giving some general hints and thoughts about the steps involved, from the reference images to the final rendering.

This tutorial explains how to understand the behaviour of surfaces in order to find the right approach for the modeling process using a NURBS-based CAD software.

In this tutorial Kerry Kingston gives some ground rules that he applies in his 3D modelling workflow that can be useful to develop a personal Modelling Strategy. To do this he uses a beer pump handle as example.

In this third tutorial Fridolin Beisert shows how to render the two previously modelled wheels in Autodesk AutoStudio 2009, using realistic textures and an effective lighting set-up.

This tutorial explains how to create a detailed 3D model of a car rim in Rhinoceros starting from reference technical drawings with dimensions.

One of the most famous video tutorials on the internet, this free video tutorial explains how to create a detailed Audi A3. Includes rendering tips, material advice and a lot more.

This tutorial explains how to create a studio lighting environment for a photorealistic rendering – in this case related to the interior design field. Made with 3DStudio MAX, V-Ray and Photoshop.