Autodesk 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 2 Available For Download !!

Autodesk 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 2 Released and available for Download....Source: CGIndia

- Autodesk is the world's leading design and digital content creation resource has released 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 2 and available for Download.This update includes a number of critical fixes across several functional areas, including Biped, Cloth, Hair, trackview, particle flow, rendering, DX, display, mental ray and UV unwrap.This service pack also includes all bug fixes provided in Service Pack 1 in the following functional areas: Biped, Batch Render, Hair, Material Editor, Maxscript, Script Controller, SDK, Snaps, UV Unwrap and mental ray.
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Free 3DS Max Tutorial : Making Of Castle!!

Free 3DS Max Tutorial : Making Of Castle ...........Source: CGIndia
- Another free 3ds Max tutorial by David Lavoie. The making of Castle tutorial is in .PDF format, in which David explained the techniques he used for modeling, texturing, lightning, rendering and composing. He used 3d Max + Vray and Photoshop.

Free 3DS Max Tutorial : Making Of Castle Link

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Download Procedural Texture Plugins for LightWave 3D!!

Free Procedural Texture Plugins for LightWave 3D....Source: CGIndia

- RenderMan shaders converted as texture channels, modified and enhanced for versatile layered composite texture. Textures are available for surface, clip map, displacement, hypervoxels surface channel, some of them (3D) are available for hypervoxels volume.Because Lightwave Texture plugins can only access to current point coordinates, they can't be directly mapped in "Cubic" or "UV" projection...........Free Procedural Texture Plugins for LightWave 3D Link
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3ds Max + Vray Tutorial - Exterior Lighting Setup

3ds Max + Vray Tutorial - Exterior Lighting Setup by Hao Ke Le.....Source: CGIndia
- Certainly a good step by step tutorial for the user of 3ds Max, who wants to learn the Global illumination using VRay Renderer. The Tutorials use basic lighting setup using target Direct lights as Sun and skylight.If you have any qustions regarding the tutorial, feel free to contact Hao Ke Le !!
Vray Tutorial - Exterior Lighting Setup Link
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Maya 3d Tutorial: Maya NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition !!

Maya: NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition provides an introduction to NURBS Modeling in Maya.
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- HALIFAX, NS, CANADA February 9, 2006 -- Dover Studios, Inc. announcedthe release of their latest tutorials DVD called Maya : NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition. This DVD provides animators, visual effects artists, andgame developers with an introduction to NURBS Modeling in Maya 3d... Maya: NURBS Modeling 2nd Edition has been revised and expanded toinclude: creating boundary surfaces, sculpting with Maya 3d Artisan,understanding UV surface coordinates, and much more! Visual effects artists, Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden, providenumerous tips for efficient modeling, including: how to keep objectsorganized using the layer editor, how to create accurate scale modelsusing reference images, and countless time saving keyboard shortcuts.All of the modeling techniques are then put to use in the finalexercise which is creating an antique lantern using NURBS curves andsurfaces. No steps are left out and every detail is explained, witheasy to follow step-by-step instructions.
For more information please visit www.DoverStudios.com
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Free 3DS Max Tutorial: Biped2Bones !!

3DS Max Tutorial: Biped2Bones ......Source:CG India

- Here is free and very handy tutorial for 3ds Max users . The new Video-tutorial by my friend 'Daniel Martinez Lara' Explains, How convert a "3DS Max Biped" into a quick "Bones Rig" in ten minutes!!!!
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Free SketchUp plug-in for VectorWorks 12 !!!!

Free SketchUp plug-in for VectorWorks 12.......

- Nemetschek North America, has released free Sketch plug-in for VectorWorks 12 Users. Plug-ins are available for Windows and Mac users.The plug-in automatically translates SketchUp model geometry and components into VectorWorks floor, walls, roofs faces, and symbols. You can choose to map SketchUp model geometry in three ways: by material, by layer, or by geometry. Layer and materials mapping options allow you to control which objects in a SketchUp 3d model are converted into floors, walls, and roofs, based on their layer organization or the material assignment. The geometry options automatically map horizontal surfaces as floors, vertical surfaces as walls, and oblique surfaces as roof faces.SketchUp components come in as VectorWorks symbols and can be easily replaced with VectorWorks intelligent building objects.
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Free 3DS Max Tutorial - Female Body 3d Modeling !!

3DS Max Tutorial - Subdvision 3d Modeling of, A Female Body.....Source: CGIndia

- 3dm has Published New 3d Modeling Tutorial about, how to make a Female body using subdivision 3d modeling (A female body from a cylinder).This tutorial was done in 3ds max but the technique itself is usable across any 3D software that supports subdivisions. Some software allows for selection and splitting of edgeloops and edgerings which will speed up modelling a lot. This tutorial is best suited for those who like to see a rough model from the start and then refine into detail as you go.
Free 3ds Max Tutorial - Subdvision Body Model by Wiro, Link
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PolyBoost 2.2 for 3ds Max Released!!

PolyBoost 2.2 for 3ds Max Released!!

- PolyBoost 2.2 for 3ds max has now been released and available for download!Version 2.2 brings Edit Poly modifier support for most of the modelling tools and the Edit tools of PolyDraw.PolyBoost will work in 3ds max versions 5, 6, 7 and 8. Most of the tools work on all subobjectlevels, so it's one tool for all modes. UVW-mapping is kept intact for all the modelling tools. Many tools have an optional functionality when the shift key is pressed. This will either apply the tool on the current selection only, or do another variation of the tool. Shortcuts are available for all tools that do not require an interface in order to be useful. The PolyBoost main interface, where all tools can be found is always available by shortcut key or from a quadmenu.Exsisting users can use the automatic update system to upgrade for free.For More information please visit Polyboost.com !!
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Free Subdivision 3D-Modeling Software : WINGS 3D !

Wings 3D (Latest Stable Rel: 0.98.32a) - Free Subdivision 3D-Modeling Software

- Wings 3D is a free, open source poly modeler that was originally inspired by Nendo and later Mirai (both by Izware). Once learnt, its clean, no-frills interface and wide-ranging (but unbloated!) toolset lets the user concentrate on their prime purpose - modelling.It is possible to assign materials, vertex color, UV coordinates and textures, but there will be improvements in those features before Wings goes 1.0. Also user can use yafRay for realistic rendering.There is no support in Wings for doing animations. Wings 3D can export 3d models in Nendo (NDO), 3D Studio (3DS) , Wavefront (OBJ) and other popular formats.
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Wings 3D: Tutorials and notes
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SWIFT 3D Vector Plug-ins for 3ds max Review !

Swift 3D Max Renderer Review
- Electric Rain's Swift 3D Max review on metinSeven.Com !Vector graphics have always been a separate category in the field of two -dimensional graphics.While bitmap graphics can show a lot of detail, the absolute pixel nature of bitmap makes it limited by its resolution.Swift 3D plugins allow 3ds max users to render their 3D scenes as high-quality, low-bandwidth vector or raster Flash animations viewable by more than 97% of the entire Web audience. Powered by the industry-leading RAViX 4 vector rendering technology, Swift 3D plug-ins offer superior integration with Flash and unrivaled vector output. From cartoon to full gradient shading, Swift 3D plug-ins are certain to produce the style you need for your next Flash or print project. Additional export formats include Adobe Illustrator, EPS, SVG and Toon Boom's PNT format.
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New basic materials/texture Collection 4 UV Mapping!

New basic materials/texture Collection

- paintbetty.com has announced new Basic Materials - Texture Collection CD. The CD-Collection contains textures such as wood, metal, brick, stucco, stone, cement, and include some tileable sets with rgb, bump and specular maps at 512x512. Image resolutions range from 512x512 to high detail 3072x2304.
Basic Materials - Texture Collection Link
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RapidSD - Surface subdivision Plug-in For 3ds Max !

RapidSD - Surface subdivision Plug-in For 3ds Max

- gruesome-arts.com has introduced RapidSD; a 3dMax plugin Surface subdivision.RapidSD is a fresh approach to subdivision surfaces in 3ds Max environment. Designed especially for modeling stages, it not only strikes with incredible performance but also unveils a new way of "touching" the surface, along with a lot of smaller but handy features.It’s not another Mesh/TurboSmooth. It's a completely new type of objects generating subdivision surfaces identical to what is produced by the modifiers mentioned above, but responding in real-time even with very complicated meshes having two iterations.For more info please visit gruesome-arts.com !!
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EverMotion Archmodels Vol 19, 20 and 21 Released

EverMotion 3d models collection 'Archmodels Vol 19, 20 and 21 Released '

- Have you ever lost your race with time doing visualizations?....EverMotion has released its Archmodel Vol 19, 20 and 21 and available for sale on their website.You can also download some free sample 3d models from their website.
Archmodels Vol 19 Link
Archmodels Vol 20 Link
Archmodels Vol 21 Link
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Pro Booleans and Service Pack1 For 3ds Max 8

Pro Booleans and Service Pack 1 for 3ds Max 8 available......

- Service Pack 1 for 3ds Max 8 is available for download. Subscription Users of 3ds Max also able to download Pro Booleans Extension for 3dsMax 8 . Autodesk 3ds Max 8 Service Pack 1 includes a number of fixes for Autodesk 3ds Max 8 across several functional areas, including Biped, Batch Render, Hair, Material Editor, Maxscript, Script Controller, SDK, Snaps, UV Unwrap and mental ray.
Pro Booleans for 3ds Max is a reliable, production-proven modeling tool that lets you quickly model inorganic shapes. Integrate and automate Pro Booleans functionality into your production pipeline with robust MAXScript support.The Pro Booleans Extension adds extra intelligence to the process of performing Boolean operations. First it combines topologies, determines co-planar triangles, and removes incident edges from your mesh. Next, it performs the Boolean operation on N-Sided polygons - not triangles. Once the Boolean operations are complete, the mesh is re-triangulated and its co-planar edges remain hidden. This provides clean, high-quality meshes with fewer small edges and skinny triangles.
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Introducing "QUIDAM" - Professional 3d Character Solution !!

Introducing "QUIDAM" - Professional 3d Character Solution

- QUIDAM, the all new program for creation and modeling of 3D characters. The days of spending hours creating characters from scratch, polygon by polygon, in overly complex programs are over: a few clicks suffice with QUIDAM! Rediscover the pleasure of creating! Designed for the independent artist as well as production studios, QUIDAM offers an exceptionally ergonomic interface at the same time as precise professional results.The principle of the program is simple. When starting a new file, QUIDAM gives you the choice of a new base character or starting point, from a variety of types: men, women, cartoons or creatures These bases are not just fixed models. Each character can be varied at will with each body part: hands, ears, chest and eyes...Moreover you can also add hair, clothes, shoes and jewelry to enhance them. With the diversity of the available body parts, you can mix and match to create thousands of different characters. Quidam can Export plug-in for OBJ 3D format and Export models directly to high end professional programs (3DS MAX, Maya, Cinema 4D, Lightwave, etc.) . A unique tool to accentuate and relax the 3D forms !!
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Free 104 3D Models Of Furniture!!

104 Free 3D Models for Interiors Visualization

- Creative 3d is offering 104 free 3d models for download.Interior design furniture: this collection of 104 royalty free 3D objects is available for download. Perfect for furnishing your interior design spaces and architectural renderings.Download before its too Late!!
Interior design furniture download Link
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