ALIAS 3D MEDIA

making of half her heart

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:06:00 +0000

In this demo, I’ll discuss the compositional planning process, symbolism, color choices, and digital painting techniques that went into creating the piece “Half Her Heart’s Duet,” for the purpose of demonstrating digital painting start-to-finish. "Cynthia Sheppard"

LINK:
http://www.itsartmag.com/features/makinghalfherheartduet/

Compositing For Production Using 3DSMax and Mental Ray by Lee Johnson

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:43:00 +0000

Step 1:
Download the file “production_render.zip”, and extract all the files to a directory of your choosing. Open the scene “blackberry_elements.max”.

LINK:
http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutorials_3/Compositing/Compositing_01.asp

Making of CG Painting by Vadim Valiullin

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:42:00 +0000

Software Used: 3ds Max, Mental Ray and Photoshop
Hello, my name is Vadim Valiullin, I live in Russia, Ufa, and I am currently a student of the 5th course of Bashkir Pedagogical University, studying design. I want to share with you an article about the creation of the work, “CG Painting”. I would like to note that this article reflects my point of view and is not an axiom. 3ds Max 8 (2008), Mental Ray and Photoshop CS3 were used in the creation of this 3D image.

LINK:
http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutorials_3/makingof_cg_painting/cg_painting_01.asp

Perform Laser Eye Surgery on a Photo with Photoshop

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:16:00 +0000

Create an advertisement about LASIK laser eye surgery. In this Photoshop tutorial, you’ll be manipulating a photo of an eye to create a LASIK flap and learn techniques for drawing transparent objects.
LINK:
http://photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-manipulation/perform-a-lasik-laser-eye-surgery-on-a-photo-with-photoshop.html

Making of From the hoop by iamyog

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:12:00 +0000

Clues over the movie
Story of From the hoop is inspired by Earl Manigault's life. Earl Manigault was one of the greatest basketball player of his generation. Mentored by Holcombe Rucker through his youth he became the star of his high school team. As an universitary champion, he seemed destined to shine in NBA. But before the transition, he fell into drugs and lead his life far away from the basket. After dark years made of jail, drugs and friend's death, he gave up this world to return in the right way to Harlem. He started the "Walk Away From Drugs" tournament for kids in Harlem. He died in 1998 from a heart failure.
LINK:
http://www.3dm3.com/forum/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=163

Mudbox 2009 Quick Start Series: Common User Errors - Video Tutorials' by Wayne Robson

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:10:00 +0000

This video covers a couple of the more prevalent user errors and their solutions. These errors aren't due to Mudbox, but due to what could be termed 'Pilot Error'.
LINK:
http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutorials_3/mudbox/common_user_errors/user_errors_01.asp

Create cool fantasy art

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:34:00 +0000

Dare to dream amazing scenes with help from Paul at Pixel Criminals.
LINK:
http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?featureID=1842

Vector and photo mashup

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:31:00 +0000

Mix and match gritty photography with crazy vector splurges created in Photoshop for a riotous, cartoonish effect.

LINK:
http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?featureID=1835

Create an Illuminating “Light Painting” Effect

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:17:00 +0000

You've surely seen a "light painting" photograph by now. Sprint made it very popular in their latest advertising campaign, but it's been around for a long time, Picasso made a light painting in 1949. In this tutorial Ben shows us how to easily recreate this effect using particles in After Effects.
LINK:
http://ae.tutsplus.com/tutorials/vfx/create-an-illuminating-light-painting-effect/

Create an Impressive Magnifying Effect with ActionScript 3.0

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:11:00 +0000

In this tutorial we'll create a magnifying glass effect, demonstrating use of the displacementMapFilter. The effect can be achieved in a relatively short space of time and with very little code.
LINK:
http://flash.tutsplus.com/tutorials/effects/create-an-impressive-magnifying-effect-with-actionscript-30/

Construct C4D Renders and Integrate them into a Photoshop Composition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:07:00 +0000

After looking through different pictures of old Roman culture, I was inspired to create this design I call "Hail Caesar." I will instruct you on how to create this whole design including creating your own C4D render in Maxon C4D. Very simple techniques that all newcomers to Photoshop can understand will translate into an amazing design. So get inspired, open Photoshop and lets get started!
LINK:
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tutorials-effects/construct-c4d-renders-and-integrate-them-into-a-photoshop-composition/

Creating a Space-Helmeted Future Retro Illustration

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:05:00 +0000

I don't know about you guys but I'm loving the work of Electrik Suicide and Sakke Soini at the moment. I'm going to call it Future Retro for the sake of this tutorial. I employed my take on the style in pitching a poster and overall look for a night at a local club. This tutorial goes over the meat and potatoes of it's creation!
LINK:
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tutorials-effects/creating-a-space-helmeted-future-retro-illustration/

Making of Meet You by zszs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:57:00 +0000

Intro
Hello everyone. My name is Zhang Sheng. 'Meet you' is my latest works. I Am glad there is a lot of friends like it. Would also like to thank the 3dm3.com assist, so that I can share the production process.
LINK:
http://www.3dm3.com/forum/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=161&page=1

Making of Blood knight by zman4d

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:53:00 +0000

Advanced multi-channel texturing in Max

Over the years I've learned and developed my own solutions and methods for complex texturing. The blood knight is the second of several characters I'm making and since he's the one who experiences the battle up close and personal more than the others, I've decided that with him I will try to push my methods to add many details such as dirt, scratches, stains, blood, decorations etc' much further than before in a method I like to call "multi-channel texturing".

LINK:
http://www.3dm3.com/forum/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=162

Wired Lights - Video Tutorials by Michael Bauer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:48:00 +0000

This video represents a quick little tip that you may find useful. We will use wire parameters and limit controllers to basically rig the lights in a scene so that we can control multiple parameters in a scene with one controller object. There is no scene to download to follow along with as the concepts are pretty straight forward and you should really have no problem incorporating this technique into any scene you may desire.

LINK:
http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutorials_3/wired_lights/wired_lights01.asp

Making-Of Dominance War 3 by R'Zalka

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:05:00 +0000

LINK:
http://www.3dvf.com/modules/publish/Tutoriels_2028_1.html

How to Create a Cartoon Character with Expressive Lines

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:59:00 +0000

Cartoon character drawing covers a lot of techniques and styles from one color characters to multilayered colorful ones. In this tutorial, I will cover the necessary steps for creating a colored multicolor cartoon character that includes shadings. I used Adobe CS3, a Wacom tablet, an inked drawing, and scanner. With your tools ready, let's get to it!

LINK:
http://vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-create-a-cartoon-character-with-expressive-lines/

Making of Illochim by Sven Sauer & Igor Posavec

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:44:00 +0000

The CG image "Dead Angels" is a thrilling digital artwork showing the close encounter of the hero and a long extinguished angel race called "The Illochim". Matte painting artist Sven Sauer meets 3d artists Igor Posavec and Antoan Simic to create an emotional and intimidating depiction of the moment where the last seal of the legend is broken and the real truth behind the myth of angels and the unknown behind it are revealed. The CG illustration was inspired by the Perry Rhodan adventures, and the aim was to compose a striking shot in radial composition, with a mix of expectation and fear, mystical elements, organic forms and thrilling cold colors.
LINK:
http://www.free3dtutorials.com/art-theory/3d-max/making-of-illochim.php

dominance war4 Rail Gun time-lapse video

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:39:00 +0000

With Dominance War 4 in full swing, why not take a breather and watch these time-lapse videos by one of our leading competitors ‘Sathe’ as he works on his stunning submission to the war.
LINK:
http://www.3dtotal.com/articles/dominance_war4/sathe/domwar4_sathe_01.asp

Create a Stunning Website Demo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:33:00 +0000

As our world moves more and more onto the internet there are lots of websites that are worth showing off. In this tutorial Markus shows us how to create a clean and elegant solution to show off your favorite site.
LINK:
http://ae.tutsplus.com/tutorials/motion-graphics/create-a-stunning-website-demo/

Making of Ethaus' by Cedric Seaut

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:33:00 +0000

Introduction:
Generally outside of work, I try to experiment with different styles, or to polish and furnish a personal universe. I have a lot of fun thinking up creatures belonging to this world of my creation, and the particular character I’m talking about in this ‘making of’ article belongs to the "Sang Bleu" series – a mix between "metabaron" and "moebius" (heavy references for me).
LINK:
http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutorials_3/makingof_ethaus/ethaus_01.asp

1001 Adobe After Effects Tutorials

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:59:00 +0000

Last time we featured “144 After Effects Plug-Ins,” we now continue with the industry standard for special effects and compositing. This time we out did ourself buy providing you no less than 1001 AE tutorials from around the internets.
LINK:
http://filmmakeriq.com/general/featured/1001-adobe-after-effects-tutorials.html

Create a Simple, Professional Typographical Design

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:53:00 +0000

This tutorial carefully walks you through the basics of creating a stunning typographical design. The outcome has a sleek metallic looking finish to it.

LINK:
http://psdfan.com/tutorials/text-effects/create-an-simple-professional-typographical-design/

Photoshop Quick Tips #5 - Typographic Portrait

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Following our series of Quick Tips, we have a nice video showing how to create a Typographic Portrait using Photoshop. There are other ways, one in particular is really cool too, it's using Flash. You can check it out at http://evan-roth.com/typo_illus.html

Tutorials for Visual Effects & Motion Graphics 3D City

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:06:00 +0000

• Create a stylistic 3D city with 2D images in AE
• Built advanced structures and simulate lighting
LINK:
http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/3d_city/