Subdivision Modeling Tutorial

Advanced

By: Simon B. ($imon)

In this tutorial I will be explaining some basics of optimising your models for subdivision modeling, increasing the quality of high poly work a lot! 

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Anim8or “Cut Faces” Tool
By The Job

Have you ever had trouble trying to cut a certain shape into your models? or you don’t have access to Boolean Operations? Well during this tutorial I am going to teach you how to use the “Cut Face” tool effectively. At the end of this lesson you will be able to create clean cuts with the “Cut Face” Tool.

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Maya Grass Tutorial Using Maya Fur

Grass is a very important part of many outdoor environments. When you model a landscape it just does not feel right without strands of grass as the grass texture just wont do. Well within this tutorial, I will show you how one can go about using Maya Fur to create a very nice grass effect.

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Short Sword Tutorial

Beginners

By: Adam M. (Hihosilver)

This tutorial is based on modeling a Short Sword in Anim8or,
a free modeling program created by Steven Glanville. In this tutorial you will
learn to create a simple short sword using box modeling techniques and point-by-point
techniques as well as using subdivision objects and edge reinforcement. Lastly you will learn to use basic materials in Anim8or, as well as environment maps. Enjoy
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