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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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An old game joystick controller, modeling part 1.

Christopher Tyler Dec, 24th 2016 1 Comment

CX Advanced, CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial shows how to model part of an old game joy stick. It specifically looks at the use of planar regions and how to blend between them in a very controlled manner using polygon modeling and subdivision surfaces.

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

Using the polygon modelers Scale tool to perform quasi-flatten operations

Christopher Tyler Sep, 20th 2016 0 Comments

CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial shows how to use the polygon modeler’s Scale tool to perform partial flatten operations. It discusses the use of grids and guides to facilitate this approach.

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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
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Using the Mask channel to overlay a logo on a background

Christopher Tyler Aug, 12th 2016 3 Comments

CX Beginner, CX Texturing, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial shows how to transfer Adobe Illustrator vector art into a 2 layer material setup in order to overlay the top layer with transparent areas, using the Mask channel, onto the lower layer.

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

UV Mapping a Mouthwash Container

Christopher Tyler Aug, 9th 2016 1 Comment

CX Intermediate, CX Texturing, CX UV Mapping, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial shows how to UV map the mouthwash product bottle so labels can be applied. It shows how to deal with the various details that can be confusing if you’re not aware of the general UV mapping process.

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

Modeling a Mouthwash container

Christopher Tyler Aug, 7th 2016 0 Comments

CX Intermediate, CX Modeling, CX Version 8.0 Specific, Design 3D CX

This tutorial models a packaging object used for things like mouthwashes and other liquids.

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

PROJECT: Car Key

Christopher Tyler Jul, 26th 2016 0 Comments

3D Training Tracks, CX Version 8.0 Specific

These tutorials walk through the process of modeling, UV mapping, and texturing a car key.

CX Version 8.0 Specific

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An old game joystick controller, modeling part 1.

Using the polygon modelers Scale tool to perform quasi-flatten operations

Using the Mask channel to overlay a logo on a background

UV Mapping a Mouthwash Container

Modeling a Mouthwash container

PROJECT: Car Key