CG Tutorials.com

ADVERTISMENT

ADVERTISMENT

Polygon Modeling - 8. Car Rims

Modeling car rims is actually fairly easy and straightforward. This is because there always is some sort of symmetry, always. Whether it be point-, line- or suface-symmetry, there's always one or a combination. This will reduce modeling difficulty and effort tremendously, since Max has, since version 5, the Symmetry modifier which is very handy.

Rated: with 3604 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Polygon Modeling - 9. Car Tyres

Modeling car tyres is a polygon eating exercise (you end up with quite a few in the end), but definately worth it if you want to make a realistic looking car: using bump maps for threads is a bit too obvious.

Rated: with 5472 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Polygon Modeling - A. The Process of Modeling a Car

In this tutorial I will try to describe and explain, as far as possible, the process of modeling a car. Do mind: the process, so an overview of the steps I would undertake, not the details of how to model a rear spoiler, or front bumper... Be prepared for a lot of text and very little images!

Rated: with 5819 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Shelby Mustang GT500 Wheel

I was browsing Dieselstation.com the other day to look for some reference photo's of silver cars (I am working on a project for a car manufacturer at the moment), when I came upon the following photo of a wheel of a Shelby Mustang GT500, the 2005 GT500 that is, not the '67 one. I liked this photo a lot, thought it was beautiful and thus a couple of days later decided to model it for myself. I didn't start out with the idea of making an exact copy, but more my own interpretation of it: it would obviously look a lot like it, but I didn't intend it to be exactly the same. So in the end my wheel and tyre don't look like the one on the photo lighting and texture wise (my rims are more metal-like, whereas the one on the photo is more silver paint-like), but it's still a nice picture I think.

Rated: with 2439 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Blueprint Setup

How to setup blueprints properly in 3D Studio Max.

Rated: with 4145 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Car Mapping

This tutorial is a combination of two tutorials I made earlier and applied to a real-life example. You can find the two tutorials here: Map Channels and Multi/Sub Object. In this tutorial I'll try to give an impression of how I apply textures to my cars. It's very simple once you get it, really.

Rated: with 2782 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Multi/Sub Object

A short explanation of how to use and implement Multi/Sub Object materials in 3D Studio Max.

Rated: with 1859 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Map Channels

A short explanation of Map Channels in 3D Studio Max, which are used for texturing complex objects.

Rated: with 1946 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Composite Maps

This tutorial will describe how to use composite maps in 3D Studio Max. Composite maps are a different way of putting decals/logo's on your object, other than having to unwrap it and make large bitmaps in PhotoShop.

Rated: with 2430 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Introduction to Splines

Welcome to this introductory tutorial about splines! Splines are a powerful modeling tool, which has it's pro's and con's, but for me until now, I have found mainly pro's. Modeling with splines is very different from box/polymodeling, but in the end the results will be much alike.

Rated: with 1967 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Spline Car Modeling

A description of how you could model a car, using splines and the surface modifier, in 3D Studio Max.

Rated: with 3238 hits  Added on: Nov 28, 2006

Model a 1x1 Lego Brick

Creating Lego Pieces - Learn how to model a perfect replica of a 1x1 Lego Brick with this very detailed tutorial.

Rated: with 1383 hits  Added on: Nov 27, 2006

Texture Your Lego Pieces With Real Lego Materials

Creating Lego Pieces - Learn how to texture your Lego pieces with realistic materials.

Rated: with 1446 hits  Added on: Nov 27, 2006

Global Illumination using Default Scanline Renderer

Learn how to set up Default Scanline Renderer to achieve Global Illumination.

Rated: with 2609 hits  Added on: Nov 27, 2006

Create any size Lego brick using the Array Tool

Creating Lego Pieces - Learn how to use the Array Tool to turn your 1x1 Lego brick in any size brick with this very detailed tutorial.

Rated: with 1435 hits  Added on: Nov 27, 2006

Model a Technic Axel Using Spline Modeling

Creating Lego Pieces - Learn how to create a perfect replica of a Lego Technic Axel using this very detailed tutorial.

Rated: with 950 hits  Added on: Nov 27, 2006

Model a Lego Technic Pin

Creating Lego Pieces - Learn how to model a perfect replica of a Lego Technic Pin using this very detailed tutorial.

Rated: with 938 hits  Added on: Nov 27, 2006

Model a Lego Technic Liftarm

Creating Lego Pieces - Learn how to model a perfect replica of a Lego Technic Liftarm using this very detailed tutorial.

Rated: with 1019 hits  Added on: Nov 27, 2006

Making of Ferrero Rocher (chocolate)

In this video tutorial you will learn how to model Ferrero Rocher with default 3ds max NURBS function, no plugin required. For the tinfoil, I use reactor cloth to simulate it. After modeling, I render with Finalrender Stage-1 and set a HDRI in the background. For the tinfoil material, I learn from a tutorial on Xenomorphic.co.uk website and modify the material color.

Rated: with 2357 hits  Added on: Nov 26, 2006

Loft Modeling Explained - How to use the Loft Object to create a column

Learn how to use the Loft Object to create a nice looking column.

Rated: with 1904 hits  Added on: Nov 24, 2006