Car 3D Modeling Tutorials

This tutorial documents some of the steps involved in the creation and animation process of a Ferrari Enzo detailed 3D model, done in 3DStudio MAX. Includes images and videos.

A walkthrough of the creation process of a Lamborghini Gallardo 3D model and photo-realistic rendering using 3D Studio MAX and Brazil.

This tutorial for 3D Studio MAX shows how to create a simlpe SUV 3D modelusing box modeling. For beginners.

This PDF tutorial explains how to model an Audi R8 starting from blueprints and using polygonal modeling. An intermediate knowledge of 3DS Max is required.

This tutorial for Maya presents a method for creating a low poly count 3d model of a concept car to be used in 3D games, starting from a sketch and without the use of reference material.

A set of four videos by Barry Kimball, Digital Designer at Nissan Design America, who gives an insight about making fillets in Alias Studio.

Images and videos from a presentation on Technical Surfacing techniques made by Barry Kimball, Digital Designer at Nissan Design America, at Autodesk University.

This tutorial for Cinema 4D explains how to model a car using blueprints, points and the bridge tool. Basic Cinema 4D knowledge is required.

This article documents the process of creating a quick concept 3d model to be used as an underlay for a detailed sketch render with accurate perspective.

A tutorial that shows how to create simple animations such as rotations in Showcase starting from a 3D model imported from Alias Studio.

A pdf tutorial that shows how to model a Volkswagen Beetle in Cinema 4D Release 10. The methods can be applied to previous versions and to other modelling apps.

A long video of 5 hours (2.5 GB) that illustrates the modelling process of a Lamborghini Murcielago on Cinema 4D. A preview is available on YouTube.

A brief walkthrough of the creating process of a quad bike 3D model designed for being animated in 3D Studio Max.

A walkthrough of the modelling process of a Nissan 350Z in 3DS MAX using polygonal modelling. Includes an overview of the texturing and rendering steps.

This tutorial includes an overview of the polygon modelling process of a car. For 3dsmax, but applies to all 3d applications.

A walkthrough of the modelling process of a Caterham in 3DS MAX using polygonal modelling, inclusing an overview of the final composition in Photoshop.

This tutorial explains how to model a wheel arch of a car with good quality surfacing in Autodesk AutoStudio.

This very detailed multi-page tutorial covers all the steps involved in the modelling process of a Porsche 356, including the exterior, interior, accessories and wheels.