Introducing 3D Power TV

Podcasts have swept the internet, for good reason. It's a great way to find and download content, then take it with you on the road for later viewing. Strata will be providing educational and marketing material in this new format here. Keep checking for new content!

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Episode 17: Strata 3D CX 5.5 Tutorial - Baseball Trophy
In this tutorial, Ken creates a 3D trophy from sketch to layout, using Strata 3D CX 5.5, Photoshop CS3 Extended and Illustrator.

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Episode 16: Strata 3D[in] Plug-ins, Part 2
In this episode, Lex demos the upcoming Strata Foto 3D[in] and Live 3D[in] plug-ins for Photoshop CS3 Extended.

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Episode 15: Strata 3D[in] Plug-ins, Part 1
This week Lex demos Strata Design 3D[in] Match and Render, two parts of our 3D[in] Photoshop CS3 plugin package.

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Episode 14: Animation Basics with Chris Tyler
Chris Tyler takes the podcast reigns this week to provide a little primer on animation basics for Strata 3D CX 5. Check your itunes subscription or view the Quicktime version online.

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Episode 13: Foto 3D Part 3, Wireframe and Texture
In the third part of the Foto 3D series, Lex de Azevedo wraps up the creation of the Gnome using the photos and masks created in the first two podcasts.

If you haven't yet picked up Foto 3D (now available for the Mac) check out our three part Foto 3D series to get an idea of how easy it really is to create 3D models from physical objects with your camera.

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Episode 12: Foto 3D Part 2, Masking the Photos
In the second part of the Foto 3D series, Lex de Azevedo runs through the process of importing photos and creating masks using the auto-mask tools and other manual tools.

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Episode 11: Foto 3D Part 1, Setting up a Photoshoot
In the first part of the Foto 3D series, Lex de Azevedo shows how to setup a photo shoot for ideal lighting and easy masking in Foto 3D.

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Episode 10: Advanced Lighting - Shadows
In this episode, Chris Tyler demonstrates how to adjust your light sources for broad or tight shadows, and explains how to see the size of your light source.

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Episode 9: Reflections on White
Chris explains how to achieve smooth reflections on a white background without any tricky post work. Perfect for animation or print.

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Episode 8: Modeling Tips from Chris Tyler, Part 2
Chris continues his tutorial series on the Strata 3D CX 5 SDS modeler. This time around, he explores how you can use other modeling tools, such as Path Extrude, in conjunction with the SDS tools.

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Episode 7: Modeling Tips from Chris Tyler, Part 1
The last set of modeling tips from Chris Tyler went over so well, we thought we'd follow up with a few more. In this episode, Chris shows you how to extract portions of your SDS cages for futher modeling.

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Episode 6: SDS Modeling with Chris Tyler
We're using the Podcast this time around to highlight the kind of training you can expect with "The Art & Science of Strata 3D CX". The guide is indispensible for designers looking for a headstart on modeling, texturing and rendering from the master of photo-realism himself.

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Episode 5: Mezco Toyz Enters 3D - Part 4
In the fourth part of the Mezco series, Lex takes the Ungowa model and packaging, and shows you how to export the object to Live 3D and add animation, interactivity and more!

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Episode 4: Mezco Toyz Enters 3D - Part 3
In the third part of the Mezco Toyz series, Lex explores the "render to layers" features of Strata 3D CX 5.0, and how they can be used to post-process an image in Photoshop.

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Episode 3: Mezco Toyz Enters 3D - Part 2
In the second part to the Mezco Toyz series, Lex takes the Ungowa model from Foto 3D into Strata 3D CX, and leads you through the recreation of the retail packaging, using Strata 3D in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

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Episode 2: Mezco Toyz Enters 3D - Part 1
Follow Lex de Azevedo as he shows you how Mezco Toyz made the transition from static photography to real-time 3D presentations of their Tikimon line of action figures. In this engaging presentation, Lex demonstrates how to create professional quality results without having access to a high end production studio. Watch as he takes you through the process of using Strata Foto 3D.

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Episode 1: Deconstructing the CX 5 Logo
From Illustrator to Strata 3D CX 5.0 to Photoshop, Lex de Azevedo deconstructs how he created the Strata 3D CX 5 logo.

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