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Fundamentals of Design 3D CX 8

Ken Bringhurst Mar, 25th 2015 1 Comment

CX Animation, CX Beginner, CX Free Tutorials, CX Interface, CX Introductory, CX Lighting, CX Modeling, CX Rendering, CX Texturing, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX, Free Tutorials

Getting Started Series Fundamentals of Design 3D CX 8 for Mac This series of videos provides the fundamentals for new users – or users who just need a refresher. The basics are covered, including some features that are new to version 8. These videos are part of the Getting Started series, and can also be accessed using the Design 3D CX 8 “Help” menu.

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

Reflecting objects on white

Christopher Tyler Dec, 20th 2014 0 Comments

CX Beginner, CX Intermediate, CX Rendering, CX Texturing, Design 3D CX

This materials and rendering tutorial shows how to make objects rendering with strong reflections on a white ground.

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

3 methods to control texture placement on double sided geometry.

Christopher Tyler Aug, 28th 2014 0 Comments

CX Beginner, CX Intermediate, CX Version 7.5 Specific, Design 3D CX

This texturing and UV mapping tutorial shows how to control where a texture is placed when there are multiple areas of thickness (e.g., a glass bottle). It explores the use of Decal mapping, Planar Mapping, and UV manipulation.

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

Modeling a simple arrow shape, for beginners, Part 3

Christopher Tyler Aug, 1st 2014

CX Beginner, CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 7.5 Specific, Design 3D CX

This modeling tutorial walks through a 3rd method for creating a simple arrow shape. It then progresses through a more complex modeling process to create a subdivision surface object with rounded elements.

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

Examining instance insertion behaviors

Christopher Tyler Jul, 30th 2014 0 Comments

CX Advanced, CX Beginner, CX Interface, CX Intermediate, CX Version 7.5 Specific, Design 3D CX, SE Beginner, SE Intermediate

This tutorial examines how to insert instances in the scene using various insertion behaviors built into the Resource Palette.

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

Modeling a simple arrow shape, for beginners, Part 2

Christopher Tyler Jul, 28th 2014 0 Comments

CX Beginner, CX Modeling, CX Version 7.5 Specific

This modeling tutorial is designed to show newer users how to model a simple arrow shape. In this second part the two arrow components from the first video are integrated together. It shows how to combine the two elements to create a closed volume shape. It also remodels the 'stem' part using an extrusion method.