Understanding Light Cache in Vray

This 5 minutes video tutorial will help you in how to extract the best results from the light cache in vray

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/giorgio_videos/vraylightcache.html

Video Tutorial: Create Blood Cell in C4D

This tutorial shows you how to create a blood cell in c4d. This tutorial covers all the aspects from modeling to rendering

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/bloodcell/bloodcell.html

Interview with Massimo Righi

Self-taught artist from italy which is a animal and nature lover and use maya to express the love

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/massimo/interview.html

Submit your Artwork for 2008 Calendar

We hope you will consider being a part of the 2008 calendar by submitting your entries!

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/calendar2008.html

Video Tutorial: Introduction to Custom Props with Maya

This video tutorial shows you to take your 3D model from Maya and turn it into an active video game prop

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/noesis_maya/custom_props.html

Making of Super no More

Un-perfect clone of Superman which filled with pride and holding Superman's ripped costume sort of as his trophy

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/supernomore/index.html

Video Tutorial: Modeling the Temple

This tutorial will help in model the temple using max and zbrush and then light the temple and render using mental ray

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/giorgio_videos/temple.html

Texturing with Misss_Fast_Skin shader

In this small tutorial learn how one can go about texturing with the misss_fast_skin shader for mental ray

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/sss/sss_shader.html

Secrets of Swimsuit Babe

Making an attractive woman is always a goal for most CG enthusiasts and here are the secrets

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/swimsuitbabe/index.html

How to create Chrome Material?

Florence Design Academy written a new tutorial which explained how to create popular chrome material in 3ds max

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/chrome/index.html

Studio Lighting for vehicle rendering

Learn how to setup a studio lighting rig in 3ds max that used mainly for vehicle rendering in production environment

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/studiolighting2/index.html

Interior Lighting using Vray

This video tutorial will cover the interior lighting, materials & rendering (explained color mapping, gamma)

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/giorgio_videos/interior.html

Transformer - Death Blow

I want to create a scene filled with tension and drama, just like a still photographs from the film

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/transformer/index.html

Interview with Autodesk Regional Manager

Raman Madan is a Regional Manager – Animation and Desktop Video, South East Asia & India, Autodesk M&E

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/ramanmadan/interview.html

Making of The Tower

This artwork was inspired by the work of Lee Dunnette Aia and i created this artwork in 3d

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/tower/tower.html

Addiction

It’s hard to kick any bad habit. It’s a road through tears and pain, so all respect to those who are able to kick it

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/addictive/index.html

Interview with Francesco Mai

Artist which always create abstract organic shapes and doesn't like to create animals, characters

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/francesco/interview.html

Animals out of the Zoo Contest

Create an image which justify the theme of Animals out of the Zoo using any masking techniques and win FluidMask

http://forum.cgarena.com/viewtopic.php?t=3408

Free Animation Magazine - Oct-Nov 07 Issue

Download this magazine with full of tutorials and makings absolutely free, only from cgarena.

Oct-Nov 07 Issue Articles

• Interview with Jason Busby
  
  
• Photoshop: Shutter Text
  
  
• After Effects: Sweeping the Light
  
  
• 3ds Max: Making of Italian Creek
  
  
• Maya: Making of Cheese Platter
  
  
• Gallery - Showcase of latest 3D inspiring art
  
  
• Masking Challenge: Animals out of the Zoo (12th Oct 07 - 20th Nov 07)
  (Sponsered by Vertus)

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/ezine/oct07_issue.html

Making of Master of the Bottle

Explain some of the steps Khalid would typically take to create a concept like Master of the Bottle in Modo.

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/motb/master.html

Basic Head Rigging Video Tutorial

Created by artist Loocas Duber from Duber Studios and given to CGArena for celebrating 10,000 members

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/headrigging/rigging.html

Making of Portrait of a Troll

This picture was made as a school project in maya and mudbox and decide to do something funny

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/troll/index.html

Making of Chaleur Et Paix

Chaleur et paix is a french word which means "Warmth and Peace" and hope you will enjoy this making

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/chaleur/index.html

N-Sided Quidam 1.5 Review

QUIDAM 1.5 which reinvents character modeling to make it natural, productive and to let you sign your own creation

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/reviews/quidam/review.html

Car Paint Material: Modern Materials of the Product & Industrial Design Field

Florence Design Academy written a tutorial on how to create car paint material in 3ds max

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/carpaint/index.html

Interview with Aasa Ooraikul

Interview with recently graduated VFS artist which also a guest speaker in Siggraph 07 on Pixar booth

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/aasaooraikul/interview.html

Making of The Blues Singer Leaves Town

The picture was done to resemble an animation still, cel-shaded characters over a traditionally painted background

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/bluesinger/index.html

Rendering Objects in Vray

This video tutorial is created by artist artist Giorgio Luciano from Italy and covers caustics, reflections, GI...

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/differentshaders/index.html

Making of Portrait of a Silent Man

Is it possible to render realistic skin in Cinema 4D when you dont have a mental ray - check it out yourself

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/silentman/man.html

Making of Mike Wazowski

A funny little character from Disney’s Monsters painted in photoshop using a toy model as a reference

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/mikewazowski/index.html

Digital Double - Denzel Washington Head Study

For modeling a celebrity head I decide to choose the head of actor Denzel Washington in max and mudbox

http://cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/digitaldouble/

New 3d Challenge - Addiction

New 3d challenge themed Addiction sponsored by N-Sided, join now and you can win QUIDAM as prize

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=30792

Making of Mercedes S600

Not a step by step tutorial about polygon car modeling but its more of an overview of the process and useful tips

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/mercedes/index.html

Fluidmask 3.0.2 Review

Masking is very easy to do in Photoshop but sometimes it gets difficult and tedious but not now

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/fluidmask302review.html

Making of Schwerin Theater

Have a look how CGArena forum member Saatchi reconstruct the famous schwerin theater of Germany

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/schwerin/index.html

Making of Veggie Pirates

Explained the techniques used in the creation of this image, Softimage XSI and Zbrush was the main softwares

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/toonchallenge/w2/index.html

Animating Spirograph

Create spirograph style animation using any version of Illustrator and After Effects

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/ae/spirograph/index.html

Bloody checker Texture

Learn how to create a free bloody checker texture using a free texture tool called Mapzone

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/bloodychecker/

Making: The Redline of Dragon Walk

First I decided to go for simple dragon but then i created a full scene with detailing and won the prize

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/toonchallenge/w1/index.html

Rendering Yellow Ferrari in Max

Rendering Yellow Ferrari - Understand the lighting and rendering settings of this image to achieve the cool rendering in 15min

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/renderingferrari/

Modeling Tire in Maya

This step by step tutorial by Aziz Khan will explain you how to model a tire in autodesk maya

http://cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/tire/

Vote for Best 3D Images

Cast your vote for final 2 best images from the Toon 3d challenge sponsored by ambientLight

http://forum.cgarena.com/viewtopic.php?t=3068

Z4 Unleashed: Car Modeling Tutorial

The snatch of this car was and binding by chains, but Z4 can breaking this chain, so Z4 unleashed.

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/z4unleashed/

Sticky Fluids in Glu3d and Pflow

Create a sticky fluids effect using fluid simulation software glu3d and later explain the same thing with pflow

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/stickyfluids/

Snow White in Pictures

No need to describe what has just happened in this wonderful image, it speaks for itself

http://www.cgarena.com/gallery/2d/description/snowwhite.html

TMNT in progress

Check out the another cool work in CGArena forum by Sri Ram. Post your valuable comments for improvement

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=29597

Interview with Justin Lassen

Justin Lassen is a 25 years old composer, independent producer and an art director/graphic artist

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/justin/interview.html

Lorenz Attractor OTL - Python Operator

In this tutorial Georg Dumlein explained the usage of the new python operator in Houdini 9

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/lorenz/index.html

Making of Trapped Macaw

Loved those birds and little time ago modeled a Macaw from the photo taken in Bird park

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/trapped/

Making of Child's Nightmare

Created this image using open source and freeware softwares which encourage some talented artists

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/nightmareChallenge/n1/

Making of Nightmare of Chef

Making of Nightmare of Chef - In this tutorial explain you the different steps used in the creation of this cartoon style

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/nightmareChallenge/n2/index.html

Interview with Jamie Clark

Let's talk to the Jamie Clark, staff artist at Zoic Studios and do a lot of freelance work through company SamJam design

http://cgarena.com/archives/interviews/jamieclark/interview.html

How to install Sidefx Houdini 8.2.13 on Ubuntu Linux 7.04 (Feisty Fawn)

This HOWTO describes the step necessary to run Houdini 8.2.13 on Ubuntu Linux 7.04 (Feisty Fawn). Though the installation of the OS and Houdini is an surprisingly painless experience some unexpected stumbling blocks could becloud this sunny day.

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/ubuntu/index.html

Autodesk in Spider Man 3

Autodesk announced that Sony Pictures Imageworks used Autodesk’s Maya & Flame to create the unforgettable VFX

http://forum.cgarena.com/viewtopic.php?t=2942

Prime Focus post robust growth

Post Production house Prime Focus post robust growth in FY 07-08

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2927

Prasad EFX raise the bar of Indian Films

The post production studio colour grades the entire film in 4K DI using Autodesk’s Lustre Grading tool

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2919

Pixologic 2007 User Group Meeting

Join Gnomon School of Visual Effects for first User Group Meeting since the release of Zbrush 3

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/zbrush07usergroup.html

Toon: New 3D Challenge to improve your skills

CGArena is proud to present new 3d Challenge, 29th June07 - 29th July07, sponsored by ambientLight

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2890

Digital Skin Grafting

VFX details of film Sivaji - the Boss, which uses new unique technique for converting dark skin into fair skin

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/digitalskin_sivaji.html

Remove Flash highlights from textures

Using digital cameras to grab textures from real life introduces a whole new set of problems

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/flashlights/lights.html

Watch Quality Demo Reels

Demo reels of Vishal Rustgi & Jamie Clark is added in demo reel section. Submit yours now.

http://www.cgarena.com/videos/demoreels/demo.html

Making of The Art Nouveau Room

This scene started off as an opposition to millions of clean interior renders you see on the internet every day

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/nouveauroom/

Making of Always in My Heart

Before doing the painting have to observe the subject, sketch over so many time, until catch the essence

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/painter/inmyheart/

Getting the most out of your RAM

The best way to improve Photoshop performance is to make better use of your RAM and here you find several tips

http://cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/optimizeram/optimize.html

Growing Flowers in Maya

In this step by step tutorial create a growing flowers from surface by using Maya Visor

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/flowers/index.html

3D challenge: Vehicle of the Future

Create an image which justify the theme of Vehicle of the Future using Power Nurbs Pro. This Challenge is a Work-In-Progress Challenge -- all contestants are required to post their work-in-progress images for community to critique/comment in order to qualify. Last date to enter in this challenge is 20th July 2007 after this no registration for challenge will be allowed.

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27646

Magazine June 07 Issue Released

Download the much appreciated free bi-monthly magazine on animation which includes lot of useful information

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/ezine/june07_issue.html

Making of DAWN, The Dinotaur

I wanted to capture the feel of a strong Warrior, instead of going in the 'scary monster' route

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/dinotaur/

Making of Bobby bubble

Several details on the creation of this small little insane character in 3ds max from concept to final render

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/bobbybubble/

Modeling Volleyball in Maya

In this beginners tutorial we will learn another technique about modeling the ball of volleyball sport.

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/volleyball/volleyball.html

Interview with Pete Draper

Director of Visual Effects which covers the full gamut of CG production from concept to direction to final delivery

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/petedraper/interview.html

Vote for Best 3D Image in Challenge Nightmare

Post your valuable vote now to choose best 3d image

http://forum.cgarena.com/viewtopic.php?t=2620

Vote for Best 2D Image in Challenge Nightmare

Post your valuable vote now to choose best 2d image

http://forum.cgarena.com/viewtopic.php?t=2619

Low Poly Character Hair in Maya

Main stages for creating hair for game characters using lots of images & some print-screens directly from application

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/lowpolyHair/

Ipod Commerical Lighting Streaks in After Effects

This tutorial we will create lighting streaks like you have seen in the latest commercial of Apple Ipod Nano

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/ae/lightingstreaks/

Painting Dock from the concept art

This will explain you how to realize quickly & easily visual of Concept Art with the method of Scott Robertson

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/dock/

Freelancers Manifesto - A Collection of Advices

Collection of advices and guidelines but may be informative for young artists planning on starting a freelancer career

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/freelancers/

AsiaOne writes article on CGArena

AsiaOne is a free-access, one-stop information mall which serves users’ news, business and lifestyle needs

http://digital.asiaone.com.sg/news/20070513_002.html

Interior Illumination

cgThis tutorial is ideal for illumination of a living room, kitchen, bed room which is illuminated by sunlight

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/interiorIllumination/

Making a anemone in Realflow

In this tutorial you will learn how to create anemone in realflow and open a new way to build and think

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/anemone/

Making a Sideshow Bob

Artist Jalo explained the concept behind the sideshow bob and how to create a rigging and skinning of character

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/sideshowBob/

Punishment of Psycho Pianist

I want to create the last moment of psycho pianist who suffers from Aids disease and deliver a message to all

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/punishmentChallenge/p2/

Video Tutorials: Mudbox Workflow

Check out these video tutorials by Ashraf Aiad on Mubbox workflow.

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/mudbox/mudboxworkflow/

Object Spreading methods in maya

Maya has not dedicated tools to spread objects and it is often asked how to indeed, so here you have 5 ways

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/objectSpreading/

Pop Art Comic Strip

Convert any picture of your choice into pop art comic strip using your favourite software Adobe Photoshop

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/popart/

Photoreal rendering with HDRI

Photoreal rendering with HDRI - Step by step how you can make your own hdri images, and use for your render to get a photorealistic look

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/photoreal/

Interview with John Kearney

28 year old English artist with over 10 years experience, most of which have been as a 3D artist in games industry

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/johnkearney/

Create Easter Color Egg

In this tutorial I will show you how we can create an egg and how we can make texture for it by using various softwares

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/easteregg/

Project Overview: My Son Marcus

Since 3 years I create backgrounds and architectural images. and my son was the perfect subject for human model

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/misc/marcus/

Studio Lighting in Vray

With the knowledge of this tutorial you will be able to present your models in a more ambitious way than before

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/studiolighting/

Making of Punishment of Student

Stoffel will explain you my workflow and the modeling, texturing, rendering phase of my picture punishment

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/punishmentChallenge/p1/

Sonicwall protects WoW players

Sonicwall internet threat prevention protects customers against exploits targeting World of Warcraft players

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2409

Making of The Age of Numeron

Numeron was kingdom described by Tolkien in his books and this image is inspired from the lord of the rings

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/numeron/

Realistic Lighting with LDRI

LDRI images which will help us to get the lighting similar to the lighting with hdri images

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/ldri/

Painting Kadaj in Painter

Aulia Ully Rahmi explained step by step procedure how painted the Kadaj image in painter

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/painter/kadaj/

Mental Ray Illumination Tutorial

Tutorial which simulates the illumination techniques of a photo studio. Ideal for Industrial/ Product/ Furniture Design

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/illumination/

April animation Magazine Issue

Lots of information, tutorials, interviews gallery and most important this is absolutely free

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/ezine/apr07_issue.html

Making of Kingdom of Fruits

Making of Kingdom of Fruits in 3dsmax by the artist from Iran

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/fruitskingdom/

Punishment 3D challenge winners announced

Proudly announce the winners of the punishment 3D challenge which is very successful in terms of quality

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/punishmentwinners.html

Making of The Revenge of Snowman

I am going to try and explain the process of making the image for the Winter Challenge presented by CGArena

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/winterchallenge/snowman/