Video Tutorial: Interior Lighting by using Mental Ray

This tutorial will explain you how to use Sunlight, Skylight in the daylight interior scene and later color correction

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

Create a Ocean in 3ds max

This tutorial just give you an idea how you can create an ocean with few simple steps

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

Making of Korean Actress Song Hye Kyo in 2D

May be you have read the making of Song hye kyo in 3d before exclusively on cgarena, but now read in 2d created in photoshop

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

Making of the Death of a Bird

The scene was modeled in Autodesk 3ds max 9; the whole idea was to model a bird cage as a part of modeling practice.

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

Glowing Material with Mental Ray

Glowing materials are very useful to create light effects. For example a neon-light effect. This kind of material is a light-emitting material.

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

Training DVD Review: Old Damaged Pillar

If you are an intermediate/advanced user and like to learn next gen art then we recommend this training DVD

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/reviews/eat3d_damaged.html

Making of Eternal Flame

Everything modeled using traditional polygon modeling in Softimage XSI and this is a new step towards learning

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

Developing a Scripted utility in max

This tutorial will guide you to develop a scripted utility in 3ds max 9, basic knowledge of maxscript required

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

HDRI in Lightwave

This tutorial attempts to cover every aspect of HDR rendering and other concepts which work in any 3d software

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

Video Tutorial: Create Fire

In this video tutorial learn how to create fire effect from scratch using Maya particle system

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/firevideo/fire.html

Making of Total Kitchen

This small making of will show you lighting and rendering settings which make the image realistic

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

Making of Home Sweet Home

Through this brief making of will try to explain the process that I used to build this image in Maya

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

iZ3D monitors now on NewEgg

Commercial-grade image quality and display brightness, the monitor is designed to replace 2D monitors

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/iz3d_newegg.html

Interview with Tom Krieger

41 years old artist from Germany which have different and very realistic style of painting. You will fall in love.

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

Making of Darkness Monster

Make a realistic and fantastic creature like the ones in the movies Lord of the Ring or King Kong

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

Digital Artists Tackle Commercials with Autodesk

More than 30 Super Bowl XLII TV commercials for Bridgestone, Budweiser, Coca-Cola, FedEx and other advertisers were created using Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) technology. Autodesk’s visual effects, editing/ finishing and 3D modeling, animation and rendering software were used to deliver computer-generated imagery, including digital animals and environments.

http://forum.cgarena.com/viewtopic.php?t=4322

New 3D Challenge: Ancient Times

CGArena is proud to present “Ancient Times” 3D Challenge, 15 Feb 2008 - 28 Apr 2008, sponsored by Pixologic, Craft Animations, iZ3d, N-Sided, Hyperfocal Design, ambientLight, Polyboost and Noesis Interactive. Express your creative ideas in a new and interesting way. The competition is free to enter and has a prize pool of over $8,400 (USD).

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/3d_ancientTimes.php

Making of Wolverine

Hope you remember the Wolverine from the movie or comic book X-Men, here is the making of that character in 3d

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/zbrush/wolverine/index.html

Meeting of Land and Water

One of the first things in painting is to think about what elements could be in the painting

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

Making of theAbandoned Building

This making explains lighting, texturing and rendering which makes the scene and help you in creating better artwork

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

CGArena New Animation Magazine Issue Released

CGArena.com proudly announce the release of another free issue of their bi-monthly magazine which is full of interviews, makings, contests, gallery and other information.

* Interview with Matthieu Roussel
* Photoshop: Making of Black Bashi-Bazouk
* After Effects: Radar Screen
* 3ds Max: Making of Hell Yeah!
* Maya: Making of Quiet Room
* Gallery - Showcase of latest 3D inspiring art
* 3D Challenge: Ancient Time (15th Feb - 28th Apr 2008)

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/ezine/feb2008.html

Making of Urban - Matte Painting

Artist create this image for improvement of own skills but now you can learn too from this matte painting

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

Warner Bros. MPI and Prime Focus entered into a strategic alliance

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging and Prime Focus have entered into a strategic alliance that will allow both companies to expand their abilities to offer their state of the art digital post production capabilities to filmmakers on a global scale. The agreement will provide filmmakers around the world with access to the expert talents and services both companies have been providing through their state of the art facilities. It also allows both companies to manage their workflows more efficiently between Warner Bros. MPI in Burbank, and Prime Focus’s facilities throughout multiple locations in India and London as well as in New York, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Los Angeles.

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

Making of audi R8 in Desert

This tutorial explains the overall modeling, lighting and rendering process using in 3ds max

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/audir8/index.html

Modeling the Fruit Tarts

In this detailed tutorial learn how to create a photorealistic food using Maya, Photoshop and Mental Ray

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

Interview with Szabolcs Matefy

Interview with 37 years old self taught artist Szabolcs Matefy from Hungary who uses XSI and Zbrush

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

Blowout at Exit 16A

Besides endless painting, layering, masking there are several photo­graphic elements that played an important role

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

Making of Shaved Bumblebee

Little story of the bumblebee Bernard who wanted to impress his friends with a funny experiment

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

Making of Love Bicycle

Love is the light of life that makes color in the world and inspiration for this image comes from the real life situation

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

CGArena Turns 2

If you an artist and didn't know about CGArena then check it out what you have missed in these 2 years and if you not an artist then why you bother, scoll down.

http://www.cgarena.com/ccount/click.php?id=150

Video Tutorial: Model a Realisitic CD Jewel Case

Model Realistic CD Jewel Case

Learn tips and tricks used in the industry to create this model in a fast and efficient way that helps you save time

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/i3d/cdjewel.html

Interview with Don Dixon

Artist which always surrounded by creativity and at the age of four fascinated from drawing and animation

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

Capture light color and intensity

In these 2 short video tutorials learn how you can create a blinking disco lights in 3ds max by Aziz Khan

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/capture_light/light_capture.html

Create Gold Material

In this interactive video not only learn but also create a material online with instructions in 3ds max

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

Model a Spitfire War Plane Tutorial

In this tutorial I will show you how to model a spit fire war plane, this tutorial is pretty handy for those of you who are in love with old war planes like me :-)

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

How to use Global Illumination and Final Gathering in Mental Ray

Learn how to use mental ray's Global Illumination and Final Gathering inside Softimage XSI for a realistic render

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/i3d/fg_gi.html

Model a Golden Jaguar Statue

In this beginners tutorial you will create a jaguar statue using polygons in 3ds max and later create a gold texture

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

Making of Its only a Boy

Explain a little of how this image was made from its conception to the final touch in max and zbrush

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

Create Displacement Maps using Max, Mental Ray and Mudbox

In this tutorial successfully create detailed displacement maps using max, mental ray and mudbox

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

Video Tutorial: Tagging a Rig

Teaches you how to set up your rigs so that you can re-target animations and apply motion capture data

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/noesis_xsi/taggingarig.html

Free Download 2008 CG Wallpapers Calendar

We live in a beautiful world of computer graphics where every day many artworks are made but only some of them stand out to be the best. Here you will find some cool and free CG wallpapers calendar for your desktop which are submitted by artists for artists in various sizes

Download: http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/download_calendar2008.html

Creating Facemaps with Photoshop

Learn how to take a series of digital photos and edit them together to create facial maps for mapping in 3d

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

Video Tutorial: Custom Toolbars and Shelves

Quickly learn how to use custom Toolbar and shelve function along with shortcuts for mastering Softimage XSI


http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/i3d/custom_toolbars.html

Making of Tiger Zoo

Used real life references from the Thailand Zoo to create this wonderful artwork in maya

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

Making of Mini Taxi

This bitty vehicle used as a taxi in many countries because it is active and inexpensive and modeled this in max

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

How to create Clouds in 3ds max?

In this tutorial you will learn to create a fly-through of a realistic cloud tunnel that renders relatively fast, using 3D Studio Max with no plugins or 3rd party renderers.

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

Free Animation Magazine - Dec07-Jan08 Issue

CGArena proudly announce the release of their free bi-monthly pdf magazine which is full of information and tutorials. Download your copy Now.

Dec07-Jan 08 Issue Articles

• Interview with Szabolcs Matefy
• Photoshop: Soap Bubbles
• After Effects: Procedural Designs
• 3ds Max: Making of Love Bicycle
• Maya: Making of Mafia
• Gallery - Showcase of latest 3D inspiring art

Link: http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/ezine/dec07_issue.html

Making of Varga - Must Read for CG Artists

Summarize the workflow I used for creation of characters with lots of images and some
print-screens directly from the applications used

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

Video Tutorial: Choosing an Interaction Model

Change shortcuts inside Softimage|XSI to Maya or 3DSMax for faster familiar feel while working in your projects

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/i3d/interaction_model.html

Intro and Animation with XSI 6 Mod Tool

This video tutorial introduces and teaches animation about the recently released Softimage XSI 6 Mod Tool

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/noesis_xsi/xsi6mod.html

Head Modeling in 3ds max

This tutorial will describe how modeled the character from a sketch using edge loop method in 3ds max

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

Making of Italian Creek

Want to show you techniques and procedure used in the creation of Italian Creek in 3ds max

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

Prime Focus acquires two US Animation Studios

Indian Production house acquire Post Logic Studios and Frantic Films for a total consideration of USD 43 million

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=35684

Modeling the Hair Dryer

In this step by step tutorial we model a hair dryer and learn about mesh smooth and edge usage in 3ds max

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

Video Tutorial: Texturing Painting on car with XSI

Learn shading, painting, and mapping techniques with a car door as an example in XSI

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/xsi/noesis_xsi/painting.html

Video tutorial: Introduction to Maya Interface

Tutorial outlines the interface and basics of Autodesk’s Maya 8. It provides an overview of the tools and windows

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

Making of Cheese Platter

Read the informative detailed making using Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop by Hau Ming

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

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/