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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Nuanced Metals II

Christopher Tyler Jun, 6th 2011 2 Comments

CX Lighting, CX Rendering, CX Texturing, CX Version 6 specific

Here is a tutorial on how to improve the realism of metals (and other similar materials). Compare the left and right images. Which looks more real? The right you probably say and would be right. The way light reflects off the surface is more correct. This tutorial explains how to achieve this.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Modeling a simple spaceship toy

Christopher Tyler Jun, 5th 2011 3 Comments

CX Beginner, CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 6 specific

This tutorial is geared towards beginners who want to better learn how to manipulate polygon structures in order to create subdivision surface objects. A simple toy spaceship is created as a demonstration.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Examining the Snap Tool modes

Christopher Tyler May, 19th 2011 0 Comments

CX Advanced, CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 6 specific

The Snap Tool is a remarkably useful tool. This tutorial examines closely the various modes it operates in and how to use them in an architectural model setting.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Custom Grids Center

Christopher Tyler May, 13th 2011 1 Comment

CX Modeling, CX Version 6 specific

Here's a quick 5 minute tutorial explaining a near function of the custom grid function enabling it to be position at the center of object.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Stencil vs Opacity

Christopher Tyler May, 11th 2011 0 Comments

CX Intermediate, CX Texturing, CX Version 6 specific

Here's a tutorial dealing with the difference between the Stencil and Opacity channel. The image below shows how the stencil channel can be used to alter the color of a surface.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Untriangulating a mesh

Christopher Tyler Apr, 28th 2011 3 Comments

CX Advanced, CX Modeling, CX Version 6 specific

Here's another UV mapping project utilizing the modern bar stool from a previous exercise. In this case I wanted to unwrap the steel frame part of the chair. This initially presents come challenges, but it's quite achievable using the UV mapping tools in Wings3D.

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Nuanced Metals II

Modeling a simple spaceship toy

Examining the Snap Tool modes

Custom Grids Center

Stencil vs Opacity

Untriangulating a mesh