Lofting is an easy-to-use technique that will repeat a shape along a path, thus creating a 3D object. The Loft command can help you create really interesting 3D objects in very little time. In this tutorial we’ll create some cool 3D text using the line tool and some basic geometric shapes. The article is beginner friendly of course. We’re using 3DS Max 2011 but the process is basically the same on most of the previous versions. That being said, the 2011 version has loads of improvements and you should really check it out.


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Learn how to make an object follow a path. This quick 3DS Max course will help you create a trajectory for a 3D object or camera. This technique has almost unlimited uses and is definitely something you need to learn even if you’re not into animation. More so when it only takes 5 minutes to learn.


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This tutorial is our take on engine exhaust effects in 3DS Max. There are various way to create similar effects but this technique is a bit more flexible, better looking and is easier to animate. During the course of this article you’re going to learn to manipulate the Super Spray particle system and create a suitable material for it.


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Hello guys and welcome to yet another Cloth tutorial. This short article will help you create a realistic flag animation in just a couple of minutes. You’ll be using the cloth modifier and you’ll learn a thing or two about Cloth Groups.


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In this quick Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn how to change your hair color using a mask. You’ll learn to use the Quick Mask, the Hue/Saturation adjustment and the “Lighten” Layer Blending mode. The method we’ve outlined in this tutorial can be used for both strands of hair or for the entire thing. We’re currently using Adobe Photoshop CS5, but this can be done in earlier versions of Photoshop just as well. We’ve toned down our result but you can use any color or intensity.


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Icons are some of the most impressive visual components of an UI. They’re responsible for capturing people’s attention when looking at an iPhone screen. In this Photoshop tutorial, we will show you how to create iPhone-like icons for your own use. You’ll learn to use layers, blending modes and options, and layer opacity.


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