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Strata 3D University - The Premier Online Training Resource for Design 3D CX, CXi and SE
 Whether you're an existing Strata Design 3D CX, CXi or SE user, or new to 3D entirely, Strata 3D University is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to improve your 3D design skillset.
Strata 3D University is a subscription based learning center for all Strata Design 3D applications. You can get started for just 99 cents and continue with a monthly subscription, or take advantage of our discounted 3, 6 or 12 month subscription options in the Strata Online Store
At Strata 3D University, the library of learning resources is continually growing and there's no limit to what you can learn or how you go about learning it.
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Strata Software Legacy Video Training
A collection of our older training videos are offered below. Videos are listed in reverse chronological order. Newest first.
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In this 16 minute video Chris walks you through his texture and rendering settings for an alarm clock model. He dissects the individual settings and takes you through the subtleties of replicating realistic paint and metallic surfaces. He takes the time to make sure you can absorb all of the fine points of creating realistic scenes. Using the above download link you can get his model and follow along. Demonstration requires Strata Design 3D CX 6.0.
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Chris Tyler has completed his latest Strata video training series. Over 38 hours of detailed tutorials show you how to model, texture, render and animate. These video tutorials are being pressed onto DVDs right now and will be available for purchase soon.
In this tutorial from his upcoming video training, Chris covers the lighting and rendering of a product shot in Strata Design 3D CX 6.
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Want to do more than just fold a piece of paper in half? With Enfold 3D you can design complex folds with sophisticated die cuts and see the results right in Illustrator.
In this demonstration the fictional Aquo company launches a new energy drink with a party and a special print invitation.
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Watch as Chris Tyler shows you how to build this sport bottle starting with Illustrator style splines, moving to polygons and ending up with a completed subdivision surface ready for some glacial spring water.
Techniques include using the powerful new poly modeling tools and guide system for constraining modeling operations.
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In this video presentation you'll see how you can start with Illustrator artwork, apply cut and fold lines, build a 3D box and use that 3D box to help you in placing artwork in the proper orientation and position regardless of how many folds and angles are involved.
This project even displays how you can design with special die cuts to create artwork profiles for this point-of-purchase display.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This video will introduce you to the new Markers feature in Foto 3D, which allows you to capture objects without using a calibration mat. You will learn how to use the available tools to add, delete or merge markers as you mark the key features of your object.
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This video introduces you to the workflow in Foto 3D. You will learn the process of taking photographs, masking your images, generating geometry and generating the texture. You will also learn how to use Foto 3D's built-in wizards to automate these processes.
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This video will give you an overview of Foto 3D and introduce you to the interface elements: the menus, toolbars and windows. You will learn about the Mask, Model and Edit Markers windows, and the tools available in each one.
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In this tutorial, I'll introduce you to using textures. I'll show you how to apply and remove textures, how use the Resource palette to manage your textures and introduce you to the three different types of textures.
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This tutorial is an introduction to the palettes. I'll go over the features and uses of four palettes: Object Properties, Environment, Modeling Commands and Details.
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This video covers the modeling window and its controls. Learn how to create different views of your model and how to split the modeling window into panes.
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This video covers the basics of working with animation paths. Learn how to adjust animation paths manually, how to work with event markers and how to use some of the Project Window controls and animation commands.
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This video covers basic animation. In Design 3D, you can animate almost anything - lights, textures, the environment and objects in your scene. Walk through keyframe and path-based animation.
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This video covers the creation and use of grids and guides. Often overlooked, this is one of the most important areas of Strata Design 3D CX, especially for users new to 3D in general.
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This video covers how to insert primitives, set a ground plane, and a reflective background, add a directional light and render an image.
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This video covers the button bar, all of the palettes and the modeling window, as well as covering some basic key shortcuts.
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