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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Cell Phone: Part 1 (upper edge rim)

Christopher Tyler May, 14th 2013 0 Comments
This intermediate modeling tutorial walks through the creation of the outer rim of the upper section of the cell phone. It shows how to adjust the cage mesh of a subdivision surface object so the subdivided mesh matches a bezier profile.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
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Trade Show Presentation: Part V

Christopher Tyler May, 10th 2013 0 Comments
This is the fifth tutorial in the trade show setting. It walks through the process of applying a bitmap to a polygon mesh. It walks through the process of taking an Illustrator file into Photoshop and then into Design 3D. It also shows how to place an instance precisely in the scene using the Object Properties palette.
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Metallic lettering, Part 3 (materials setup)

Christopher Tyler May, 4th 2013 0 Comments
This materials tutorial shows how to combine multiple material layers to create a worn metallic look. This includes a base material that uses anisotropy and two extra material layers to add a worn appearance to the metal.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
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Trade Show Presentation: Part IV

Christopher Tyler May, 3rd 2013 0 Comments
This is the fourth tutorial in a series on creating a trade show scene. It walks through the creation of the backdrop curtain using subdivision surfaces. It also discusses the use of the bezier tool as it relates to 3D geometry creation.
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