Friday, September 4, 2009

How to stack or cascade multiple bump maps(Layer Bump)?


I have been looking for this method for so long. And finally today found it! I realized that the Key Word is very important (the key words are in this blog title)!!!

Video Tutorial:
http://www.cgsutra.com/quicktuts/maya/qtm0003_multiple_bump_maps/qtm0003.php

The description is written here:
http://www.tutorialized.com/view/tutorial/How-to-attach-multiple-bump-nodes-to-an-object-in-Maya/33267

Saturday, August 8, 2009

good source to start making 3d character for beginners


Making of Varga
http://www.paultosca.com/makingofvarga.html

this is a good source to start making 3d character for beginners
i've learnt some Transfer Map tips from there
and before baking Ambient Occlusion,
DO MAKE SURE NOT TO OVERLAP YOUR UVs!!!

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Maya Architectural Visualization using AutoCAD Files
http://www.parrystudios.com/tutorials/archVizDXF.html

3d MAX Camera Mapping - Tutorial by: Chris Bullen
http://www.cgarchitect.com/resources/tutorials/misc/tutorial2.asp

MAYA simple Camera Mapping

MAYA simple Camera Mapping notes

CINEMA 4D Camera Mapping - Matte Painting


After Effects

Create a stylistic 3D city with 2D images in AE
http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorial/3d_city/

Create a Unique custom Particle System with Particular
http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorial/advanced_camera_tips/

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Caustic


http://www.truecg.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=29
A good tutorial resource, from Maya to Blender. this link is about how to render Caustic of glasses(refractions) in maya. simple and direct.


another more detailed site about doing Caustic of ocean, reflective object


Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Learning Normal Map





"I've learned a lot about high-end real-time graphics in the past few years with a lot of help from the online community. I decided to return the favor by posting some tutorials covering the some of the topics I've learned about. " BEN CLOWARD, Character Animator


from texture images to tutorials. wonderful sharings!


NORMAL MAPS: PART II - BEYOND THE BASICS