More stuff by Iulian Trinca

Prepare hard-edged objects for Mudbox

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This quick tip will help you prepare and export your objects from 3DS Max into Mudbox. Hard edged objects have to be prepared before exporting so you don't loose your sharp edges when subdividing....

Create Realistic Clouds in 3DS Max

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This 3DS Max tutorial will help you create realistic, volumetric, clouds using a Particle Flow Source (PF Source), a procedural opacity map and a 3D object. The technique is for intermediate Max users...

How to add a pop-up note in 3DS Max

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This quick tip will help you add a pop-up note that will appear whenever your .max file is opened. A great way to embed your personal messages or copyright notices....

Create an Alien Organic Texture in 3DS Max

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This tutorial will hold your hand while you create your first organic, gooey texture. The technique might seem complicated at first but it's actually easy-to-follow. The finished texture can be used w...

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3D Pool Balls

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A set of nicely textured billiard Balls. The scene is completely set-up. Just hit render....

Apply Decals using a Composite Map

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This tutorial will walk you through applying decals on any 3D object (including curved ones). It’s a relatively quick technique that can be used whenever you want your decals to be separate textures...

Mental Ray Interior Lighting Basics

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Another basic tutorial that talks about natural interior lighting and the “theory” behind it. A must, if you just can’t seem to get your interior scenes to look right. This 3DS Max tutorial will...

Create Water Drops in Photoshop

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A Photoshop tutorial that will help you create water drops using a very simple and scalable technique. All you need is a picture with a surface that's prone to have water drops. We're using a beer mug...

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Tudor:

Programmer and 3D enthusiast. Teaches web design, builds games and maintains this site in his spare time.

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Iulian:

2D/ 3D artist. Loves game& product art.

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Vlad:

2D/ 3D artist. Works as a print designer and does 3D art in his spare time.

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