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10 Best 3D Rendering Software That You Can Use
Most software has a default rendering engine, some default rendering software is good but some are worst and time-consuming In this chapter, I will talk about some of the best 3d rendering software. Let’s dive right in. 1. Arnold Arnold is the great software for rendering. Currently, it’s available for 3DS Max, Maya, Cinema4d, Katana, Houdini, and Softimage. Features:- Motion blur and SSS Deferred geometry loading Memory efficient Subdivision and displacement 2. V-Ray V-Ray is a popular rendering engine and it’s available for every major 3d software. It’s widely used to render architecture, advertising, and visual effect scene. Features:- Photorealistic Ray Traced rendering Budget-friendly Faster 3. RedShift Redshift is an award-winning and world-first GPU…
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Best 3D Modeling Software – The Complete List
Choosing the right 3d modeling software is essential to creating awesome artwork. Today I share a Complete list of the best free and premium software for 3d modeling. Let’s get started. Premium and Best 3D Modeling Software In this chapter, I will talk about some most popular premium 3d modeling software. These software’s are industry standard and have higher job opportunities. Let’s start. 1. Autodesk Maya Autodesk Maya is a very powerful 3d modeling package. It’s the most used and most popular 3d modeling program. It’s available for MAC Also. It’s very popular among character artists because most character artists prefer Maya instead of other 3d art programs. Maya is…
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20 Killers Sites to Buy and Sell 3D Models Online
As a 3d Artists, you need to buy 3d models for the project. Some artists need a platform, where they can sell 3d models at a good price. So, today I share some of the best 3d marketplaces for you. Let’s dive right in. 1. CGTrader CGTrader is a store with more than 1 million 3d assets where you can buy and sell 3d models. It’s a recommended CG Marketplace for many reasons: high royalty rate, reputation management system, and search filters. Here you can find free and professional 3d models that are budget-friendly. If you are a learner, you can download these types of 3d models, it helps you…
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22 Killer Resources to find 3d Modeling Reference Images
Finding 3d modeling reference images is essential while working on any 3d project. Mostly junior artist waste som much time on google for references because they dont know the better resources. Today I share some best resources that saves your time. Let’ expolore. 1. ArtStation ArtStation is the best place for 3D modelers and Concept artists. It’s a great website to find high-quality reference images for creative artists such as Character, Weapon or Props, Environment artists, etc. Do you want to know the best part? The best part is, concept artist also share their artwork on this platform. So, you can easily find high-quality reference images for your next 3d…
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14 Famous 3D Character Artists That you Should Follow
I share the most famous 3d character artists’ stories, the software they used, Interviews, and more in this article. These artists are not ranked by skills or artwork. No one can rank the Artists. All artists are unique. Let’s dive right in. 1. Rafael Grassetti Rafael Grasetti is a very good artist. When he was a child, he spent weekends drawing, oil, and clay paintings. Rafael Grassetti is talented since childhood. He started to learn 3d modeling at the age of 14. He joins some short courses such as CG, Simulation, Sculpture, animation, etc. After schooling, he started learning Graphic design at University. He also learns 3d modeling at the…
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14 Killer Resources for Human Anatomy Reference
Human Anatomy Reference is essential for drawing, 3d modeling, or sculpting. If you want to understand or practice anatomy then these anatomy resources are valuable for you. Let’s dive right in. 1. ArtStation ArtStation is a number one resource for 3d artists. Professional 3d artists use Artstion to share work and inspiration. Artstation and ArtStation Marketplace both are different. If you need inspiration or reference images, you can use Artstation. If you need an anatomy 3d model, you can use Artstation Marketplace. 2. Pinterest Pinterest is a very popular image-sharing platform for artists. Most artists use Pinterest to showcase work. The bad thing, I don’t like about Pinterest, you need…
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3 Easy to Understand Anatomy Books for Artists
Theres is a lot of anatomy books for artists avaibale in the marketplaces but few of them are easily understand by an artists. Artist has a diffrent learning method than a medical student and I found these three books are perfect of any artist who want to learn anatomy seriously. Let’s dive right in. 1. Anatomy for Sculptors Anatomy for Sculptors book is my favorite because this anatomy book is great to understand anatomy for beginner artists. Skull sculpting is very hard, and this book will provide you the easiest way to sculpting a skull. If you want to be a better character artist, and you are failed every time…
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3 Easy to Understand Anatomy Books for Artists
Theres is a lot of anatomy books for artists avaibale in the marketplaces but few of them are easily understand by an artists. Artist has a diffrent learning method than a medical student and I found these three books are perfect of any artist who want to learn anatomy seriously. Let’s dive right in. 1. Anatomy for Sculptors Anatomy for Sculptors book is my favorite because this anatomy book is great to understand anatomy for beginner artists. Skull sculpting is very hard, and this book will provide you the easiest way to sculpting a skull. If you want to be a better character artist, and you are failed every time to sculpt…
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UV Mapping for Beginners: The Definitive Guide
UV Mapping for Beginners is very complicated because they dont use the right approach for unwrapping. That’s why mostly artist struggling with Unwrapping. Let’s dive right in. Step #1 Understand First, you need to understand about UV and Unwrapping, U and V are horizontal and vertical axes. In simple language, Project 2d images in 3d models are called unwrapping and it’s essential for high resoultion texturing. Most junior artist use the automatic method for unwrapping that’s why their texturing result are low qulaity. You can unwrap the 3d models using various techniques and a few techniques are Automatic, Planner, Cylinder, Spherical, Counter stretch. Step #2 Know the Tools and Scripts…
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Low Poly Modeling: The Definitive Guide
Low Poly Modeling is more demanding because various industries use this techniques. Do you know that Low or Mid poly 3d models sell more at various 3d marketplaces. Let’s dive right in. 1. The Understanding In simple term, low polycount is called low poly modeling.Polycount also depends on industries and projects. For example, Gaming industries use a very low polycount of 1k to 15k whereas advertising, AR/VR industries use more polycount between 15k to 40k. 2. Uses and Workflow This technique is use in various industries such as Gaming, Visulization, AR/VR etc. Mostly this technique used in Gaming Industries because it’s use less CPU resources and Game engine handle it.…
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Best 3D Modeling Software – The Complete List
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25 Killer ZBrush Tutorials for Beginners
ZBrush is a great sculpting software with a lot of amazing features such as dynamesh. I learn ZBrush with some of the best ZBrush tutorials. With these ZBrush Courses, you can sharpen your ZBrush Skills in less time. Some tutorials are free and some are paid but don’t worry premium ZBrush courses are also affordable. Let’s start learning. Free Zbrush Tutorials 1. Using ZBrush for First Time This course is designed for beginners. This course contains twelve lessons about different aspects. After completing the course, you will have a strong knowledge to use ZBrush. 2. Introduction to ZModeler Pixologic implements the ZModeler in the latest version of ZBrush. With ZModeler,…
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PureRef: Essential Software for Artists
PureRef is a must have software for artist to organice reference images in a beter way and it’s completely free. Today I talk about this free software features and more. Let’s dive right in. Usage and Download It was created by Viktor (Programmer) and Natashca (3D Artist) and it’s use for Reference Boadrd Creation and more. You can download this free softwae via offical Website After downloading, double-click on the software icon to install it. How to use:- Top Features Shortcut Keys It’s great but it’s, even more, better with the shortcut. Here is some most used shortcut:- Here is a list of complete shortcut keys. How I use I…
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28 Killer Maya Tutorials for Every Level of Artist
Autodesk Maya is complete 3d package and you can learn it from various resources such as YouTube,CG Marketplaces etc. Today I share some of best maya tutorials that you will love. Some tutorials are free and some are premium. Let’s dive right in. 1. Exterior Environment Modeling This is a simple tutorial for the environment but it is for intermediate artists not for beginners. This is a simple village modeling tutorial to improve your 3d modeling skill. 2. Realistic Bed Modeling In this tutorial, Artist uses Maya with a Marvelous designer to create a realistic bed. Maya is used for modeling and Marvelous designer is used for realistic cloth simulation. 3. Black Widow: 3D Portrait…
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Lantern Modeling for Games [Step by Step]
Lantern modeling for games is a best practice for hard surface artist. But Why lantern modeling is best for learning Game assets because lantern is made with dirty and rusty materials. If you make a lantern then you can learn About Hard Surface modeling, glass Reflection, Refraction, IOR, dirt, and scratch texture. So without wasting time let’s start the tutorials. Step #1: Find high quality reference images Reference is the most important thing before starting any 3D Modeling Project. You can find reference images through Google Image Search, Free Stock Website, CG art websites, etc. I find the old and New Lantern reference from these websites. After finding the reference. You can organize your reference images with PureRef. So, after finding the great high-quality reference…
