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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Model, UV map and apply a bitmap label to a wristband type object

Christopher Tyler Sep, 14th 2015 0 Comments
This modeling, UV mapping, and texturing tutorial shows how to model a simple wristband type object using polygon modeling and subdivision surfaces. It then walks through the process of UV mapping it so a texture can be applied in a controlled and precise manner.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Model a bowl, for beginners

Christopher Tyler Sep, 12th 2015 2 Comments
This tutorial is for people new to Design 3D and 3D in general, who want to get a glimpse into what the subdivision surface technology is. It walks through some basic polygon modeling operations in order to set up a polygon mesh that can be subdivided.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Working with Direct and Indirect light

Christopher Tyler Sep, 3rd 2015 0 Comments
This tutorial is designed for those new to Design 3D who want to know the difference between direct and indirect diffuse illumination. It also shows how to control parameters which influence these lighting types in Render dialog. It specifically looks at the Lighting, Shadow and Detail panels, covering Raydiosity Bounces, Cache Hits, Adaptive Shadow Sampling, and Anti-Aliasing parameters as they relate to direct and indirect illumination.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Specularity on Metals, primary and secondary smoothness

Christopher Tyler Aug, 30th 2015 0 Comments
This texturing tutorial shows how to use the Primary Mix Ratio to use two specular components on metallic surfaces. This allows materials with no diffuse component to interact with direct light sources.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Modeling the leg of an end-table

Christopher Tyler Aug, 26th 2015 0 Comments
This modeling tutorial shows how to use the Path Extrude tool to help generate the leg of an end-table. It also shows how to use the Skin tool, the polygon Bridge function, vertex gravity and custom grids to shape the contour of the leg geometry.
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