This project demonstrates how to rapidly model a Medium detail asset. This asset is to be used in concert with other assets to create a completed scene of a Outpost. In this set we covered Polygon modeling as well as box modeling techniques and work-flow, Merging files and using general tool sets in 3d studio max 2011. The set is approximately 4.5 hrs in length and comes in 7 parts, The final models for the Satellite Up-link as well as the completed Communication Array are included in the download.
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MT8 – Comm Tower Array by Lee Beran Released
August 23rd, 2010Live Online Classrooms, Tutorials on Demand and Online Workshops Now Live!
August 20th, 2010
Are you a professional looking to break into 3d? Are you driven and wanting to know more about Game Development, Mechanical Concepting, Rapid 3d Development and much more? 3d-Palace has a lot of tutorials however perhaps there is something specific that you really want that just isn’t out there? 3D-Palace’s expert tutors are here to help YOU. “How can you help?” you may ask? Find out !
Using our classroom software enables us to teach you live as if one of our teachers was actually in the room! Not only do our helpful teachers show you everything you WANT to know but we are able to interactively teach using our two way classroom systems too! (Acrobat based software) Would you prefer an offline learning set? Why not invest in a training package tailored exactly to you and released as a series of 3d-palace quality led video tutorials. You can have them delivered online or on DVD and can even buy rebroadcast rights! You can find out more about this HERE.
3d-Palace Fundraiser
August 20th, 2010
3D-Palace is currently trying to raise funds for more hardware so that we can continue to produce high quality video training both for free and commercially. Because of this we are currently offering two very special deals that will last long. For a limited time you can buy the FULL 3d-palace Tutorial Collection PLUS Six months of sponsor membership for only £399 – thats £800 in value so a £400 saving! You can also purchase a smaller collection of tutorials and membership for £120 or prepurchase the Rodimus Prime Set!
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August 20th, 2010If
you haven’t visited them already3d-palace Forum is a great place for you to meet other artists who share the same interests as you – you can post your work for crits in our moderated and polite WIP forums as well as posting your finished works up, you can find out more about 3d-palace news and even pick up some great deals. If you want to help shape 3d-palace we have an extensive feedback forum where you can submit ideas or comment on features and of course you can just chew the fat with our friendly members, moderators and administrators (pictured above).
Rodimus Prime Tutorial Development
August 20th, 2010
In a first for 3d-palace we are pleased to be bringing you the live and updated development blog all the way through the process of creating Rodimus Prime as a collection of learning sets that will be available as commercial Digital Downloads and as a Limited Edition DVD Collection on release. The set will cover the entire modeling of Rodimus Prime in high detail, the creation of rigging and his animation – it will also include sets on texturing and rendering, including rendering in several different renderers. Additional guest authors will be adding sections on using Fume and Third Party Compositing Software – the set will release in multiple volumes aimed at different target markets such as modeling, animation, post effects and so forth.
If you would like to read more you can visit the 3d-palace forum HERE where there are also instructions on paying in installments and how to pay using alternate payment methods.
Keep watching the development blog for progress on this epic set – the development blog also has links to the 3d-palace Forum post on Rodimus where you can ask questions to the development team.
Eat3d New Release – UDK2
August 20th, 2010
Our great friends over at Eat3D have released their latest Unreal Development Kit tutorial set! Sjoerd “Hourences” De Jong builds upon the information taught in his first DVD (An Introduction and Application) by creating an entire in-game cinematic. Sjoerd starts with a custom existing level and adds rain, wind, thunder, lightning, splashes, puddles, and even plants that react to wind in order to bring the environment to life. From there he goes through adding a character to the scene, adding multiple cameras, triggering a lighting strike, creating an electrifying effect, creating a fire, blowing off a small door and finally setting everything up in kismet/matinee for the final cinematic.
Sjoerd “Hourences” De Jong has been working with the Unreal Editor for over 10 years and has worked as titles such as Huxley, Warpath and UT 2004. Sjoerd recently Designed and directed the UT3 mod “The Ball” that has already won a range of awards in some of the world’s largest competitions such as the ModDB MOTY and the MakeSomethingUnreal contest.
3d-Palace Online Training
August 20th, 2010
Artists, professionals, educators and students from around the world depend on 3D-Palace every day to provide high-quality, educational training solutions and services to advance their education, career, and future in the computer graphics industry. Find out about some of our great learning sets today and learn why 3d-palace is still the best place for you to hone your 3D Skills or perhaps learn a new career today!
Cris Robson, our founder and lead tutor is the respected author of hundreds of learning sets and is responsible for developing several key methodologies in the 3ds Max Modeling Pipeline. He is an international speaker on the use of Ergonomics and its practice in model development and his material has been used by almost every game development studio and effects house in the world. With 3D-Palace you can be assured that whether you are thinking of switching to a new career or whether you want to become a specialized artist with skills at the forefront of your peers, we can get you there. Lets show you some of our more popular learning sets!
District 9 Tutorial for 3ds Max
August 20th, 2010
In this Deluxe edition, 21 part video training set Cris Robson will teach you how to model a District 8 inspired gun! Learn the basics of professional hard surface modeling using Autodesk’s 3ds Max and a multitude of Polygon, NURMS and Spline based techniques that can be used for film and games, including learning fast prototyping and development skills! This set is available as the Deluxe and the Cheaper Standard Digital Download Versions.
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