| Autobot or Decepticon? Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 36,519 Location: Zebulon, NC News Credits: 11 | (Thread originally posted by Draven)
This thread is [currently] solely for the links to - application manufacturer's websites
- tutorial sites for different apps
- resources for different apps (plugins, objects, that sort of thing)
For example: NewTek - makers of Lightwave 3D Flay.Com - LightWave 3D News and Resource site - massive Lightwave resource, updated almost daily, with a searchable database of plugins and tutorials LightWave Tutorials on the Web Splash Page - HUGE links page of Lightwave tutorials
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Originally Posted by Star Cracker This is for 3D animation. I've actually done both methods, and it really depends on your level of skill in terms of rigging.
One bit of transformation theory involves three models that have their own rig which are then parented to a master controller.
The first is the alternate mode which features all the functions that the alternate mode would carry out.
The second is the robot mode which has the character rig.
The last is the transformation model which is what drives the transformation back and forth.
I hope that this is of some help.
Some of the other animator/modelers around here like Weewoo or Draven may use a different approach. | Nope, I do it pretty much the same way.
1) One model which is purely alt mode; no hidden robot parts at all.
2) One model which is purely robot mode (any hidden weapons are on another robot mode only model, which is only used when those weapons are))
3) One model whichis fully transformable. This is used for transformation scene animating.
The biggest advantage to this way of working is that you don't need to have extra parts loaded that eat up memory; believe me, when you're working on a big scene this is a VERY good thing. Quote: |
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Originally Posted by Obsidian www.3dbuzz.com. Buzz is the KING of online 3d learning. Edit: 3DS Max, Maya, XSI, Combustion, Motionbuilder, Unreal Tournament, Houdini, um...lots of other stuff I can't think of too. | Quote: |
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Originally Posted by Raijin Z Hey, that's Lainey's site. It's good to know some OCAD alumni are getting their props.
I have a few Paintshop tuts that could be used with Photoshop easily enough. Jigoku - Tutorials
Now for the motherlode.
Various 2D and 3D tutorials, from Zelaron's digital art forum. Quote: |
Originally Posted by Originally posted by Bezier Credit to AutumnTone/OfMGK on UGC/UGN for posting these (who got them from Defy on CLF):
v-----Photoshop-----v phong » tutorials [ photoshop, flash, pov-ray & polar graphing tutorials ] home Dubtastic :: A Rebel Without Applause Metallic Graphic Tutorial Resources, MetallicGraphics.com --- metal effects gallore naturemorphosis di_studios{2006}_synergy{chris}[takakura]// rnt/motion/web//: Photoshop Tutorials -- Absolute Cross Eyes on Design - Download free graphics and learn how to create stunning Adobe Photoshop effects Photoshop Training, Tutorials, Tips, Reviews and more for Photographers and Designers. Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5, CS4, CS3 and earlier PhotoshopCAFE.com Reclamestudio G design Hoogeveen | reclame huisstijl ontwerp logo folder webdesign About Graphics Software - Tutorials Reviews Tips and Help for Working with Graphics Welcome to Ticks on Trips Digital Tropic - Helping you create graphic paradise! http://www.perfectpixels.com/index.cfm?method=photoshop distortion : freebies : photoshop tutorials Web templates, flash games, web design - eyeland.com -{ Dream Infinity Studios || Christopher Takakura || Art Direction + Design }-
v-----LightWave3D-----v Tutorials for the People! LightWave Tutorials on the Web Splash Page Eki's home http://www.clickgrafix.com/tutorial...002_tutmain.htm http://lwg3d.org/LWG/ MkIIIs Aircraft modelling page http://www.ap3d.com/betterspace/betterspace-tut-00.htm
v-----3D Studio MAX-----v http://www.3dbuzz.com 3D Cafe - Free 3D Models - Learning, Sharing and Selling - Coming Soon! http://www.3dluvr.com Autodesk - Media & Entertainment Web Design Tutorials - learn web design The 3DLinks.com - Ultimate 3D Links 3D Models, Stock Photos, Stock Images, Textures 3ds max lwo c4d dae obj fbx dxf dwg stp igs ma mb x jpg Scifi-Meshes.com 3D Animation Workshop: 3D Modeling Tutorials, Lessons, and Software Reviews Computer Arts - Tutorials // 3D Total - The cg artists home page - 2D and 3D graphics resource site // Dectus Photoblog: Berlin 2010
v-----Cinema4D-----v Explode Welkom op Explode.be (in dutch)
v-----Maya-----v Maya < 3D Software < tutorialfind web 3D service - SELECTED MAYA TUTORIALS - free tutorials Keith Lango Animation http://www.mtmckinley.net/tutorials.html Redirecting // 3D Total - The cg artists home page - 2D and 3D graphics resource site //
v-----General 3D info-----v Flay.Com - LightWave 3D News and Resource site 3D Cafe - Free 3D Models - Learning, Sharing and Selling - Coming Soon! The 3DLinks.com - Ultimate 3D Links
Credit to Bezier for finding these:
V-----Flash/Flash MX-----v CBT Cafe :: Flash Tutorials Flash mx tutorials including tweening, actionscripting, and other cool effects : Developing Webs Tutorials
V-----Bryce-----V Calyxa's Bryce Tutorials http://www.3dlinks.com/tutorials_bryce.cfm http://www.digitalblasphemy.com/tutorial/ http://3dmodelworld.com/brycetut.asp Bryce 5 - Bryce 5 Tutorials Bryce Tutorial creating a sci-fi picture Clip Art and Bryce
V-----Rhino 3D-----V Rhino3D Tutorials -- includes a few other program tutorials (i.e. max, bryce2...) Rhino 3D - Rhino 3D Tutorials Online Tutorials - Rhino 3D Secrets of Rhinoceros: Professional Rhino Tutorials http://www.geocities.com/rhino3dtutorials/tutorials.htm
3DSMAX GENERAL TUTORIALS http://www.comet-cartoons.com/toons/3dhelp.cfm/ // 3D Total - The cg artists home page - 2D and 3D graphics resource site // 3D Cafe - Free 3D Models - Learning, Sharing and Selling - Coming Soon! 3D Artists http://www.exchange3d.com/main/index.php 3D-ARK:: 3D Art,3D Models,3D Articles,3D Tutorials,3D Links,3D Jobs http://www.maxhelp.com/ 3DLuVr.com http://www.3dluvr.com/ MR | | 07 HOME PAGE (French)
ABSTRACT DESIGN 3d Studio Max Tutorials
FOLEY STUDIO Boomer Labs
GRASS -= Grass tutorial =-
LENS FLARE (BASIC) Effects in Max
LIGHTING (VOLUMETRIC) Netscape\Users\Homepage\Tutktx
MESHSMOOTH http://www.max3dstuff.com/hand.html
MODELING (BALL SOCCER) -= Football =-
MODELING (GUITAR) LESPAUL: Bumpy board Guitar Tutorial
MODELING (ROLLING CARPET - ANIMATED) Burning Pixel - Max Mini-Tut #3
NURBS (BASICS) 3D Animation Workshop: Lesson 67: Basic MAX NURBS Patches- webreference.com 3D Animation Workshop: Lesson 64: Introducing MAX NURBS- webreference.com 3D Animation Workshop: Lesson 65: Basic MAX NURBS Surfaces- webreference.com
REFLECTION Effects in Max
RHINO The Rhino 3D Tool Box
SCRIPTING (MAXSCRIPT) MAXScript Tutorial - Introduction MAXScript Tutorial - Object Creation MAXScript Tutorial - User Interface MAXScript Tutorial - Manipulating Objects MAXScript Tutorial - Modifiers and Controllers MAXScript Tutorial - Script Controller MAXScript Tutorial - Loops and Arrays
SKIN 3D Animation Workshop: Lesson 98: Skinning a Character Skeleton - webreference.com
SHADOWS (SOFT) http://max3dstuff.com/sspot.html http://max3dstuff.com/sspot2.html
SPLASH Untitled
TEXTURE MAPPING (Multiple UV Channels) UVMapper - UV Mapping Software
TEXTURE MAPPING Logan Foster - Digital Portfolio Website
UV Mapping (In-Depth Look at UVW Mapping in 3D Studio Max 5) UVW-Mapping in 3DS Max The above links work (SQ7 note, 06-18-09)
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MODELING (various courtesy of insect666) 3D Models, Stock Photos, Stock Images, Textures 3ds max lwo c4d dae obj fbx dxf dwg stp igs ma mb x jpg [A very good tutorial about making realistic jewelry.] ***** http://www.3dtotal.com/ffa/tutorial...tut/owntut1.asp http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutor...al.asp?id=20248
[two sets of tutorials for making an insect alien. My fav. =)] **** 3D Models, Stock Photos, Stock Images, Textures 3ds max lwo c4d dae obj fbx dxf dwg stp igs ma mb x jpg [A way to make text on objects.] *** http://www.geocities.com/ribok7/multiloft.html [Here's something about multi-lofting.] **** http://www.3dworldmag.com/tutorials/eggcell/ [Eggcell tutorial... What weird look.] **** raz.ro [making a neclace with two hearts.] ***** http://www.taffix.com/Tutorials/Sur...s_Ear/index.htm [modeling an ear... !] **** -= Football =- [making a soccer ball... Simple?.. Not actually.] **** InnerLightStudio/JarTutorial [A good tutorial for modeling a jar.] **** Cool Abstract 3d Studio Max Tutorial [doing abstracts.] **** LESPAUL: Bumpy board Guitar Tutorial [a bumpy guitar...] *** Old House [A full scene in an old house... The atmosphere, fogs, lighting, texturing.] *** http://solobiking.tripod.com/3d/tut1.html [oh joy! A low-poly "hummer"! ] *** Crazy tubular object with quick rendering [How to make Rhino and Max to work togeather... ie. A Rhino and max tutorial.] **** rezin grass [ok... This is another tutorial about making grass.] *** http://www.geocities.com/ribok7/shapemerge_tut [a shapemerge tutorial.] *** http://www.cglearn.com/tutorials/max3/07_boolean.html [booleans.] ***
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Credit to AutumnTone/OfMGK on UGC/UGN for posting these (who got them from Defy on CLF):
TEXTURING (various courtesy of insect666)
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The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [The AA filters is 50% what makes a good renderer realy work.] *****
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [How to add animated textures.] ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [Blending directly two (or more) materials.] ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [car paint that looks good.] ****
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [making a very interesting material, called X-Ray material.] ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [Texturing a tire.] ***
http://www.taffix.com/Tutorials/Mat...inMap/index.htm [The basic way of texturing a mountain.] ****
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [making and texturing a very nice tire.] ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [basics of compositing materials.] ****
http://www.taffix.com/Tutorials/SwimPool/index.htm [A swimming pool material.] ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [some tips for making organic materials.] ****
http://www.taffix.com/Tutorials/Undersea/index.htm [the making of different underwater effects.] ****
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [the "polished wood" look] ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [silk material.] ****
Realistic Texturing | rethinkfx [realistic texturing... Nice dream-house =D ] *****
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [morphing materials can be usefull for making ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [A metalic surface that works very good onto text.] ***
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [a realistic ocean surface.] ****
The3dStudio.com - 3d models, textures, tutorials in 3ds max lwo c4d obj fbx x dxf dwg stp igs ma mb [the way of making the ground to be of background color, except display shadows.] ****
http://www.3dcafe.com/asp/tutorials...g/texturing.asp [texturing landscapes.] ***
Grandy Graphics [Half wireframe rendering with 3DsMax and PS.] ****
http://www.3dcafe.com/asp/tutorials...assmaterial.asp [A good glass material.] **
http://www.3dcafe.com/asp/tutorials...raltextures.asp [yay! Procedurals! =P] ***
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Originally Posted by Bezier Credit to AutumnTone/OfMGK on UGC/UGN for posting these (who got them from Defy on CLF): The links below have tested for current activity (SQ7 note, 10-30-10):
LIGHTING (various courtesy of insect666) http://www.geocities.com/pixelmagic2002/Page1.html [An awesome GI tutorial! Worth checking out even for advanced artists.]
***** 3D Models, Stock Photos, Stock Images, Textures 3ds max lwo c4d dae obj fbx dxf dwg stp igs ma mb x jpg [radiosity tutorial. Essential.]
**** 3D Models, Stock Photos, Stock Images, Textures 3ds max lwo c4d dae obj fbx dxf dwg stp igs ma mb x jpg [soft shadows (GI again). A very full of examples tutorial.]
**** 3D Models, Stock Photos, Stock Images, Textures 3ds max lwo c4d dae obj fbx dxf dwg stp igs ma mb x jpg [faking sunlight.]
**** http://www.3dlight.com/page-softlights.htm [This one's very usefull for making realistic lighting.]
**** http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutoria...3ptlighting.asp [I like this one... It makes your characters look much better.]
**** http://www.3dtotal.com/ffa/tutorial.../striplight.asp [VERY usefull! may be used instead of a softlight, but that's not easy to apply to animations.]**** | Part 4: Quote: |
Originally Posted by Bezier |
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Originally Posted by Jux Didn't see any editing tips ... Vegas Pro 10 Overview --> site for Vegas Video 4.0, my editor of choice. It was made by SonicFoundry, but then the rights were sold to Sony ... you should be able to find a mostly working demo on the site for download. video editing software | Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 --> homepage for Adobe Premiere, one of the most popular editors for the PC. Premiere 6 was a bitch to learn, havn't tried Premiere Pro yet. | Quote: |
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Originally Posted by Gone 3D Are there any specific tutorials on modeling a transformer? | no, there aren't. Try modeling some simpler items first. | Quote: |
Originally Posted by 1987olds442 | (Many thanks to Draven and everyone else who has contributed to this thread and helping the TFW2005.com Fan Art Community over the years! ~Superquad7) Quote:
Originally Posted by Venksta  Get the F out. Then his name can be "The Allen". | |
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