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55. Compositing a Classic SciFi Shot
	Learn how to composite this classic SciFi shot using Adobe After Effects. You will learn how to apply atmospherics and snow effects to bring higher degree of reality. We also learn how to create animation, composite multi-layered renders and create light effects throughout the shot.
54. Intro to Bifrost Fluid Simulation in Maya
	This tutorial accompanies an article by Dave Scotland, in issue 72 of 3D Artist Magazine. It's an introduction to the fantastic new fluid simulation system in Maya 2015, called Bifrost. Everything you need to know to get up and running with fluid simulations.
53. Compositing Fighter Jet Particles
	Learn how to create contrail and exhaust particles for a fighter jet animation. How to bring elements, including camera and object data from Max to After Effects. Learn how to build a sky scene in After Effects 3D space and how to animate some camera shake for a believable cinematic feel.
52. Basic Walk Cycle in 3DS Max
	This tutorial accompanies an article by Dave Scotland, in 3D Artist Magazine. Turn to page 82 of issue 63. It covers how to animate a simple walk cycle using 3DS Max...
51. Basic Character Rigging in 3DS Max
	This video tutorial accompanies an article by Dave Scotland, in 3D Artist Magazine. Turn to page 82 of issue 62. It covers how to rig a simple robot character using a link-rig system...
50. Multipass Compositing in Nuke
	This tutorial accompanies an article by Dave Scotland, in 3D Artist Magazine. Turn to page 88 of issue 60. It covers how to composite multi-pass renders in Nuke, including some alternatives for using various passes from a 3D render...
49. Create 3D Point Clouds in Nuke
	This tutorial accompanies an article by Dave Scotland, in 3D Artist Magazine. Turn to page 92 of issue 59. It covers how to create 3D point clouds in Nuke using footage. This method is ideal for generating reference geometry, ideal for matte painting and creating 3D models which match footage assets...
48. Create 3D Graffiti with 3DS Max
	Learn how to create 3D Graffiti using 3DS Max. Using splines, modifiers and shapes, learn how to build a personal graffiti design. You'll also learn how to texture and light the scene using basic materials and lighting techniques...
47. Compositing a Fantasy Storm Scene
	Using After Effects CS6, learn how to composite a Fantasy Storm Scene. Learn how to layer and pre-compose scene assets and apply various atmospheric effects. Set-up particle systems for the waterfall element...
46. Vehicle Studio Lighting with Max-VRay
	Using 3DS Max & V-Ray, learn how to create a studio quality render. Learn how to create a curved-wall photographic set. Setup studio lighting and reflector objects and learn how to generate a simple Ambient Occlusion pass...
45. Quick Tip - Dirty Lens Effect
	Learn how to create a dirty lens effect without any particles or dirt images. Use fractal noise to create dirt maps and animate these based on light hitting the lens. Learn how to use motion tracking data for an object which is off-screen...
44. Introduction to Multi-Sub Object Materials
	Introduction to"Multi-Sub Object" materials in 3DS Max... Learn how to create a single material to hold multiple materials... Learn how to apply a single material to geometry with multiple colors and maps. Ideal for staying organized and working with other artists...
43. Introduction to 3D Primitive Objects
	Introduction to the basic building blocks of 3D - "Primitive Objects". Learn all about 3D Primitive Objects and how to create and manipulate them in 3DS Max... Learn how to how to create a simple "Snowman" scene, using only primitive objects - "No poly-modelling"...
39. Aged Film Using Particles
	A great way to take modern footage and turn it into vintage looking aged film, using particles. Learn how to create film scratches, dirt and dust using Trapcode Particular, which can be saved as an importable element for future projects. Learn how to color correct the footage for an aged, vintage film look...
38. Rigging With Bones
	Introduction to basic rigging with 3DS Max bones. Learn how to rig this simple lamp model using bones and how to add simple animation controllers. Learn how to introduce IK (Inverse Kinematics) to the rig for easier animation and control...
37. Interior Lighting with 3DS Max Standard Lights
	Learn how to light an interior scene, using only 3DS Max standard lighting tools. Create a convincing day lit scene with Key, Fill, Ambient and Secondary lights. Setup soft and hard-edged shadows and light colors for added realism...
36. The Classic Star Wars Crawl
	Learn how to create the most recognized film opener of all time. Use 3D camera and layer animation to recreate the Star Wars opening crawl. Learn how to create the iconic space backdrop including the planet Tatooine, and it's two moons...
35. Animated Rocket Flames in 3DS Max
	Learn how to create and animate rocket flames in 3D Studio Max. Setup the animation so the effect is fully automatic, allowing you to get on with the main vehicle animation. This technique can be translated to any 3D software and can be used for many different flame effects...
34. Canyon Dusk - Matte Painting in After Effects
	Learn how to build this "Canyon Dusk" scene by using silhouette layer elements and effects. Distribute the layers in 3D space and create your own unique camera animation. Add color correction and lighting effects to create a believable sunrise scene...
33. Cloudy-Moonlit Night in After Effects
	Learn how to design and create this fully animated, classic, cloudy, moonlit night scene, from scratch in After Effects. Create a cloud system using Trapcode Particular, including animation and color treatment. Build a starfield background using "Fractal Noise" and create a moon element using the CC Sphere effect...
30. Day-Night Earth Globe
	Want to have a Day/Night terminator effect on an Earth sphere and use lighting to control the materials? Learn how to create a Falloff material in 3dS Max for a realistic Day/Night Earth globe. Learn how to composite this effect in After Effects and how to build the scene...
24. 3D Character Eyes
	Ever wanted to create those classic Pixar or Dreamworks style eyes? Learn how to model the basic geometry using simple poly-modelling including all of the essential parts which are crucial for achieving this effect. But what eye tutorial would be complete without some rigging to give that all important movement and animation...
23. World's Fastest Lighting Rig
	Learn how to create a fast and efficient lighting rig in 3D Studio Max. This technique can easily be transferred to any 3D application. Get great results with very little preperation and with fantastic render times...
22. Rigging Without Bones
	Introduction to basic 3D rigging using only pivot points and linking. Learn about IK versus FK rigging for animation and how to set up IK controllers. You will learn use the Layer Manager to separate Mesh objects from Rig objects...
21. Running Water in After Effects
	Learn how to create realistic running water in After Effects. Use particles to drive an image map displacement effect based on a background still image. You will learn how to use CCGlass to achieve a Specular highlight for added realism...
19. Bullet Riddled Text
	Learn how to animate the creation of bullet holes which conform to specific shaped masks in After Effects. You will learn how use Particular to drive the creation of the bullet holes. Then we add some light shafts coming from the bullet holes, for some added realism...
18. The UFO Hoax
	Learn how to create a shaky, hand-held shot of a UFO sighting to fool all of your friends and workmates. You will learn how to stabilize footage in order to accurately add digital elements and graphics for animation. Then you will learn how to add the stabilization data back into the comp for a hand-held looking final product...
17. Map Morph Transition
	Learn how to create, from scratch, a morphing effect from one graphic element to another using fractal-noise animation. You will learn how to create a map grid with interactive animation. Use brightness animation to control the fractal noise for an organic transition effect...
16. Flying Gallery
	Learn how to create a flying, 3D image gallery, using any collection of images you want in After Effects. Use Trapcode Particular to drive the simulation and wind to animate the images movement. Fade images into the space using vanishing settings and deflect the elements to avoid flying through the camera...
14. Power of the RPF
	An introduction to the power of RPF and RLA files and how they can be used in post production. Render from any 3D application and embed various channel information to be used in compositing software. Learn how to create depth-of-field effects, without the render overheads...
13. Dynamic Sparkles
	Create "dynamic sparkles" which adhere to the highlight features of an element. Use fractal noise for controlling the dynamics of the sparkle element. Give an animated sheen to an element using masks and animation...
12. Layer Styles Logo
	Have some fun creating this simple logo using only Layer Styles and built-in effects within After Effects. This tutorial shows some of the potential power of layer styles without having to create them in Photoshop. Learn a quick method of creating some common metallic finishes including checker-plate...
09. Modeling Snotty the Snail
	Learn how to model a basic Snail character from scratch using basic MeshSmooth Modeling in 3DStudioMax. Start with some primitive box geometry objects and finish with a smooth, organic shape. Ideal for beginners wanting to tackle modeling in 3DMax...
07. Underwater Scene in After Effects
	Create an underwater scene from scratch using only After Effects. Animate a swimming fish and create a school of fish using Particular. Create floating particles and volumetric light rays based on the underwater surface animation...
06. Puppet Animation in After Effects
	Learn how to rig a still image using the Puppet Pin tool and animate it using only After Effects. Start with a transparent still image, rig it for animation using after effects and animate. Create a basic set using 3D layers and light it using AFX lighting and shadows...
05. Playing with Pivot Points
	Learn some fun techniques to get interesting animation by playing with the pivot points of layers and nulls objects. Use a photo image, color correction and blurs to create a gold metal effect on a text layer. Use Trapcode Shine to create a classic light-ray effect emanating from the text...
04. Missile Trails in the Clouds
	Learn how to create and animate realistic missile trails through 3D clouds using only After Effects and Particular. Animate the position of the camera and missiles using easy expressions for random movement. Use Trapcode Horizon to get a realistic background animation...
02. Futuristic Sniper Scope
	Learn how to create a futuristic sniper scope using After Effects expressions and null animation. Tie the navigation graphics into the position of the camera movement over any still image or footage. Use adjustment layers to emulate night and thermal vision...
01. Image Manipulation in Photoshop
	Learn how to manipulate an image in Photoshop and create a unique, stylized image. Create a Masquerade mask and decorate it using material overlays and layer effects. Create shadows and effects to seamlessly merge elements into the image...