Currently, more and more designers are into mastering various 3D software tools to widen their skills in 3D graphic modeling and animation design. When it comes to direct examples, 3ds Max is usually one of the primary choices to consider since it is one of the commonly used applications in the 3D field. In fact, this software package is a great benchmark to help you understand the concept behind 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing, plus it’ll enable you to more quickly ramp up for production and awesome 3D performance.
To get the most out of this complex 3D animation rendering and modeling tool, you need to practice in creating different 3D models, objects, characters, and styles. Below, you’ll find the list of 3ds Max tutorials for your graphics and animation related needs. The range is composed of several modeling techniques that you may seamlessly deploy in creating 3D graphics. You are welcomed to ignite the creativity and explore your design possibilities – we’re ready to kick it off!
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Pin-up is considered to be one of the most popular trends of the modern age. It can be found in the traditional art, photography, fashion and CG. This style combines the features of the past and the present, but its origin goes back to the beginning of the 20th century. The first pin-up photos were treated as entertainment and featured the attractive girls (mostly some popular actresses) at their best. This style gained popularity due to the tempting tone of these posters and the seductive images of the bonny girls. From that time the pin-curls, the tempting make-up with the accent on eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips, corsets or some costumes, beautiful undergarments and tattoos have become the characteristic features of the hot pin-up girls. Today we still enjoy pin-up with its glamorous tone and a slight hint at eroticism.
Well, let us present you this spicy collection of pin-up CG art. We hope that you will admire it and find it inspiring.
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Title: Fuchsia
Author: Serge Birault
Software: Photoshop
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Title: Sashimi’s Revenge
Author: Serge Birault
Software: Photoshop
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It may seem hard to draw your inspiration out of the trivial things around you. You see them every day on the same places and in the same order and they become a part of your lifestyle. Actually, it is not a problem, ‘cause you can make them noticeable and distinctive if you look at them from some different perspective. They can be used as a prototype for the stunning 3D models and in such a way become a nice source for your inspiration. As you know, inspiration comes in various forms and even simple things around you can give a hint at some bright ideas for your future 3D artworks.
For you to find some inspiration, we have tried our best to gather some great 3D models in this collection and now you are welcome to enjoy them.
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Title: Mojito
Author: Ivan Ulicny
Software: 3ds max, Photoshop, VRay
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Title: Ceramics
Author: Lee Griggs
Software: Maya
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The time for fun has come and if you are going to spend captivating pastime, this lovely post is especially for you. We all enjoy cute 3D models that show the unlimited creativity of the artists that have created them. There is a huge amount of such kind of stuff today, but not all its examples are noticeable and cool. In this collection we have compiled the most attractive 3D models that refresh the eye and evoke a smile. It’s really vital for the artist to have a source of inspiration for his or her future artworks and we hope that this post will become a good one. This tiny collection features 3D modes of different kinds: animals 3d models, kids 3d models and just creative examples of three-dimensional art. They are different in style, but so cool and stunning. Well, let’s enjoy this collection of amazing 3D cartoon characters!
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Title: Le Rabbit
Author: Jose Alves da Silva
Software: 3ds max, Photoshop, VRay, ZBrush
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Title: Mario
Author: Marcin Klicki
Software: 3ds max, mental ray, Photoshop, VRay, Wings3D, ZBrush
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Art can be defined as the real one when it is expressive and touches your soul. It can impress with its forms, shapes, color palette, ideas and in other ways. Art is a kind of manipulation with our mind, because the artistic works affect our world outlook. Surrealism is considered to be one of the most powerful genres of art, because it appeals to the viewer’s senses and subconsciousness. With the help of metaphors, metaphysical images and atypical ideas it creates the different reality that is so intriguing and stunning. Sometimes surrealistic artworks can cause a shock, especially when the viewer is not experienced. Still, the interest to this art is enormous and the number of its enthusiasts is great.
Today’s post features the most expressive surrealistic works that were collected from all around the web. The secret of their success is the unsurpassed mystic weirdness and supernatural tone. The creepy dolls that are depicted in these works are real masterpieces and you can see it yourself. Let’s enjoy this unusual surrealistic and a little bit creepy collection!
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Title: The Butcher’s Bride
Author: Rebeca Puebla
Software: ZBrush
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Title: Kitty Kat Study
Author: Ray Caesar
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3D Art is the popular growing tendency in the world of design today and it provides you with a number of possibilities for various graphic presentations. Three-dimensional items that present the abstract or real-life objects are used here and there: in the web, multimedia presentations, movies, television, computer games, printing, architectural visualization, science etc. They give an excellent opportunity to grasp the object from different perspectives. 3D model that is professionally done creates not only the visual impression, but helps you to “touch” the presented object. If you use them in your project, be sure that they will make it undoubtedly impressive.
As you know, Templates.com is a unique library of 3D Models that feature exceptional quality and are reasonably priced. Our ultimate collection changes all the time and you can always find some fresh stuff here. Today we present the new portion of creative 3Ds models that are available at our site. You are welcome to surf through the stunning collection of 3Ds models that are crafted by our talented designers and find the items you are looking for. Each 3D model goes with a modifiable .MAX file and it means that you can edit it easily.
Please remember that not only does Templates.com offer the chance to purchase 3D models, but also provides an opportunity for you to sell them. If you are a 3D artist and you have at least 10 models, join our program and receive 60% from each purchase of your 3D model.
So, let’s browse the fresh awesome items from the new portion of 3Ds models.
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Title: 3Ds Model of the Creative Alarm Clock
Author: Renderboy
Software: 3Ds Max 9+, VRay 1.5 RC3
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Title: 3Ds Model of the Black PDA Organizer
Author: Renderboy
Software: 3Ds Max 9+, VRay 1.5 RC3
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Well, today we are lucky to present you this post that features the stunning artworks that depict 3D models of water. Of course, you are quite familiar with various 3D items, but in this collection we have tried to gather only the most awesome examples. If you haven’t seen such artworks, we recommend you to do it just now and admire this original stuff. This post promises to be the captivating journey where you will certainly find something inspirational. These models will show you the essence of water in all its shapes through a prism of the artistic seeing. Professional artists are able to capture the most impressive and the most important in order to present the object in the effective way. All these 3D models are undoubtedly impressive. So, check out this collection as a nice source of inspiration! Let’s start!
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Title: Cocktail Ready
Author: coraldrop
Software: 3ds Max 8 + Vray
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Title: Coke Fan
Author: Marcelo Muniz Jr
Software: 3ds max, mental ray, Photoshop
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Today’s post is the step inside the futuristic car concepts created by talented CG artists. These concept vehicles are 3D prototypes of cars that are developed to present the striking models. Of course, they don’t come into market in their original appearance, because most of them undergo certain changes in the design. It is easy to notice the concept car due to its futuristic styling with impressive details that can be even unreal, but still impressive. Sometimes the final items that are developed on the basis of such design concepts go into production, but it happens rarely. In any case, they are of a great use today, because they help to analyze the public opinion about the future product and make all necessary renovations that will help to succeed in this business. As you see, the car concepts are not only the extraordinary examples of the manufacture, but also the important steps of the future production.
In this collection you will find the variety of original car concepts that feature the awesome styling cues and the latest trends of the engineering progress.
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Title: City Escape
Author: William Elliott
Software: 3ds max
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Title: Ferrari Fiorano
Author: Arturo Garcia
Software: 3ds max
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In case you are tired of the trivial things around you, you can find your inspiration in some really cool stuff. If you are looking for some cute 3D things, our post is here to help you. Be sure, the items presented here will satisfy your interest in creative and stunning 3D models that can impress you with no efforts. These quite effective artworks are here to show you the real coolness of professionally done 3D stuff. If you are frustrated, feel lost in space, can’t gather your thoughts and get motivated to create something astonishing, browse and enjoy all these artistically done 3D models that can be a great source of inspiration. What will you find in this post? The professional approach to 3D modeling, original or even mind-bending concepts, brilliant execution and exclusive items are waiting for you here. You are welcome to start the captivating trip to the powerful 3D reality. Let’s start!
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Title: Inspiration
Author: Marco Unger
Software: CINEMA 4D
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Title: A Matter of Time
Author: Marco Unger
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Well, our today’s post is dedicated to matte painting that helps to create the powerful shots for films. The scenes that are done using this technique impress the viewers with their amazing beauty and the awesome range of colors. A number of stunning environments from movies look undoubtedly realistic and expressive because they are matte painted images created by skillful artists. Matte painting is used to depict various scenes (imaginary, exotic, unreal or even from another period of time) as quite realistic and attractive. Sometimes you even think that these scenes are just magnetizing photos that are made with a real camera. Digital visual effects are extremely powerful and that’s the very reason for their vast popularity among film-makers.
The images from our collection speak for themselves and impress more than hundreds of words. So, let’s admire this unforgettable illusion of matte paintings created by talented digital artists.
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Title: Clamps of Steel
Author: Luca Bonatti
matte painting
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Title: The Cathedral
Author: aksu
matte painting
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