Computer Graphics

• Image Based Lighting: The Complete Workflow with Maya, HDR Shop & Photoshop
  So Image Based Lighting…. What is it, and how can you use it to your advantage? Get the answers in this tutorial from James Whiffin where you’ll not only learn about implementing IBL into your projects, but how to setup and shoot your very own high dynamic range images, a topic rarely seen in tutorials. After shooting James will show you how to process the s […]
• Modeling A Modern Interior Scene In Blender
  In this tutorial we will be modeling an interior scene from a reference photo. It is written for the complete beginner, you’ll learn how to setup a background image and how to match the camera to it, as we follow a very simple workflow for building up the scene with a variety of basic modeling techniques that will give you a very good basis on how to approac […]
• Cgtuts+ Workshop #10 Statue Sculpt
  We’re back with another entry in our weekly community project, where we post a render or animation created by a member of the Cgtuts+ community, and ask you to provide feedback and constructive criticism on their work. It’s a great way to learn more about the intricacies of computer graphics, express your viewpoint, and have your own content critiqued by you […]
• Building The Caterpillar 797 In 3D Studio Max – Adding Additional Detail
  This entry is part 3 of 2 in the series Building The CAT 797BToday we’re continuing the CAT 797 series by Sasa Posloncec where you’ll learn how to model the ridiculously huge Caterpillar 797B mining dump truck. Spanning three parts this series will give you an in-depth look at what it takes to create a fully realized vehicle model in 3D Studio Max using blue […]
• Simulate An Old School X-Ray Vision Shot – Cg Part
  This week, Cgtuts+ has teamed up with our sister site Aetuts+ to bring you this awesome two part, in-depth tutorial from James Whiffin. Where you’ll learn how to create and composite a cool old school x-ray effect into some video footage, using Maya, PFTrack and After Effects! Head over to Aetuts+ for the conclusion of the project where you’ll composite the […]
• Building A Complete Human Character Rig In Maya, Creating The Leg Controls – Tuts+ Premium
  This entry is part 3 of 2 in the series Complete Human Character Rig In MayaToday we’re bringing you the third part of the Building A Complete Human Character Rig In Maya Tuts+ premium tutorial series that teaches you how to construct a complex, fully realized character rig using Maya’s built in tool set. In today’s post you’ll learn how to build the charact […]
• C4D: Interior Glass Effect
  In today’s tutorial new author Zachary O’Conner will be showing us how to create a glass effect in Cinema4D, using a method of rendering typically used for interiors to give it a nice finished look. In this particular tutorial we’ll use some text in a basic room to show off the effect, yet it can really be used on anything at all. The lighting is really quit […]
• Which Tuts+ Site Should We Launch Next?
  We’re planning our next few Tuts+ sites, and would love your opinion and advice on which topics you think we should cover next! We’d be really grateful if you could take a minute to answer our quick poll and share your thoughts… Have Your Say Cgtuts+ Readers: Which Tuts+ Site Should We Launch Next? We’ve been considering lots of different ideas for our next […]
• Cgtuts+ Workshop #9 Juan Carlos Batman
  We’re back with another entry in our weekly community project, where we post a render or animation created by a member of the Cgtuts+ community, and ask you to provide feedback and constructive criticism on their work. It’s a great way to learn more about the intricacies of computer graphics, express your viewpoint, and have your own content critiqued by you […]
• Creating A Futuristic Weapon In Maya – Modeling And Adding Additional Details
  This entry is part 2 of 1 in the series Modeling A Futuristic WeaponIn the second part of the Creating A Futuristic Weapon In Maya series, we’ll continue working towards the completion of the model by building and detailing some of the additional parts, using poly modeling techniques. Reference/Blueprint Image Step 1 With the base model almost complete, we n […]