Car Body Design - Tutorials

Environmental Concept Art Tutorial

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

In this pdf tutorial Thomas Scholes explores visualization methods, tricks of the trade and editing processes to create a fantasy landscape in Photoshop. Includes a zipped file with support files.

Making of Mini Taxi

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

This walkthrough shows the creation process of a photorealistic illustration portraying an African mini taxi vehicle. Modelled with box modeling in 3D Studio and rendered in V-Ray.

Making a tire in 3D Studio

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:35:00 +0100

This tutorial shows a simple technique for creating a complete tire in 3DStudio MAX using bitmap bump maps for the tread and the side wall.

VW Minibus pencil sketch tutorial

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0100

This tutorial shows the steps involved in the creation of a car pencil drawing, - in this case a Volkswagen minibus - from the first sketch to the final shading.

Quick car rendering tutorial

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:25:00 +0100

This tutorial describes how create a quick car rendering in Photoshop with a sketchy feel using the path tool, layer masks and filters. A downloadable Photoshop file is included.

Small car sketch tutorial

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0100

In this tutorial GM designer Paulo Konno shows a simple and effective way to present a design concept using traditional media: paper, ball-point pen, markers and pencils.

Car Side View Sketch and Quick Render Tutorial

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0100

This Photoshop tutorial shows a technique for creating a quick rendering of a car in side view, from the basic sketch to the final additions of tones and shadows.

Photoshop Car Tutorial

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:20:00 +0100

This tutorial describes how render a car in Photoshop starting from a sketch and using layer masks created with the path tool. Done in about two hours.

Making of Winter Blockade

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +0100

This tutorial shows the creation process of a digital illustration in Photoshop from the first sketches to the final effects in the post processing.

Colour: how to choose it and use it to show off your design

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0100

In this tutorial Miles Waterhouse offers some in-depth information on the choice and use of colors in car design presentations. The pdf interactive article includes examples and videos.

Classic sci-fi art tutorial

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0100

In this workshop Adam Benton uses Cinema 4D and Vue 6 Infinite to create a classic Sci-Fi 3D illustration that emulates the style of structural elements typical of Chris Moore.

Reflections: when and why to show reflections in your design

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0100

In this interactive pdf article Miles Waterhouse when and how to apply reflections to car drawings and offers some tips to make the process easier.

Brake caliper tutorial

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0100

This tutorial shows how to create a 3D model of a Brembo brake caliper in 3DS Max using box modeling. Requires free registration.

Rendered line sketch tutorial

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:55:00 +0100

This tutorial shows the progression from a line drawing sketch to a final render, with details and changes made during the digital rendering process.

Camaro Blueprint Setup

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:40:00 +0100

This tutorial for 3ds max shows how to setup front-view and side-view photos as reference blueprints in the modeling process of a Camaro.

Car scale model tutorial

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0100

Coventry graduate Ryan Skelley explains the workflow process for creating a complex physical scale model using various techniques including Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).

Rapid development sketching tutorial

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 +0100

This tutorial explains how to make quick modifications to a project when the design theme is already worked out and a change is required because something isn't working in the 3D model.

Fine Art Truck Painting Tutorial

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0100

In this Photoshop tutorial Miles Waterhouse shows his technique for creating a drawing with a loose, dynamic fine art style, to express the feeling of emotion and movement.

Photoshop Car Illustration Tutorial

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:35:00 +0100

In this tutorial Iulian Vurnicu shows his illustration technique for drawing cars - in this case an old Bentley S2 - from real life or photographs, which is a good way to learn about reflections, shading and highlighting.

Car sketching video tutorials

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100

A set of four video tutorials on how to use Painter or Photoshop to begin a car sketch or render, paying attention to the perspective. Available for download in high resolution.

Ten tips on developing a personal style

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:20:00 +0100

In this tutorial Miles Waterhouse offers 10 general tips on how to develop a personal presentation style or even multiple styles which will evolve and become your signature.

Steampunk car tutorial

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0100

This tutorial shows how to manipulate a car photograph in Photoshop to create an illustration of a golden Steampunk vehicle.

Chevrolet Camaro modeling tutorial

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0100

This detailed tutorial explains how to model a Chevrolet Camaro Concept in Rhino. Includes reference files and videos.

Speedpainting technique tutorial

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:45:00 +0100

In this tutorial designer Miles Waterhouse explains how to apply speedpainting techniques to car design, using some random elements to create original themes.

Bugatti Veyron 3D modeling tutorial

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +0100

This PDF tutorial explains how to model a Bugatti Veyron in 3DStudio MAX using poly-modeling. Requires an intermediate understanding of 3D Max modeling.