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With the technology that is available today and the vast list of available 3d softwares available in the market, it is very possible to create realistic environments where our imagination is our only limit, creating creatures and objects that thrive in those computer generated surroundings.  Creating these 3d models and sculptures using the computer requires talent and skill.  It also involves practice and a lot of patience to further perfect the art.



Hongkiat created a list of 21 realistic 3d character models found on the net.  Below are 10 of the 3d CG (Computer Generated) Character Models from that list that really stood out for me.

If you think Sketchup is a less superior 3d modeling and rendering software, well think again.  I was one of those who saw Sketchup as just a simple 3d modeling program whose ability is only limited to the basic shapes and forms and does not compete to the more complex and versatile 3d modeling and rendering softwares like 3ds Max or Maya.  And then I saw this image by Jacques or "silver_shadow" posted in the sketchucation forums and it changed my views on Sketchup instantly.

Architectural Visualization 3ds Max Tutorials #16: The Making of the Auditorium

Artist: Alex Roman

Posted in: Skymedias

Modelling:

I started to build it from some initial blueprints. I couldn't find much info on it except for a very basic-stage simple plan and section. Thanks to this, I was able to add a few personal details. The whole main structure and individual elements are mirrored by a central axis, so I centered the modeling around just one of the symmetries.

Here is an amazing CG video created by Alex Roman, showing architecture in a very artistic way.  I am now a fan of his because of this work that he did.



Everything was produced by Alex Roman.  This includes the modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering, and the post production and music mixing.

Architectural Visualization 3ds Max Tutorials #14: Water Fountain Tutorial

Artist: Arch. Ronel K. Pabico

Posted in: Skymedias

I want to share my workflow in Creating A Water Fountain in 3dMax Particle System

1. Download the scene file scene_files.zip.

If you havent you can create your own model for the fountain source. Any model will do. To start set some 3d max parameters just like the following: set the units to meter, and the renderer to scan line ( for the meantime we will use scan line because we will do some series of test render.)

Architectural Visualization 3ds Max Tutorials #13: Chair Modeling (Spline Technique)

Artist: Florence Design Academy

Posted in: CGDigest

This is a basic tutorial of the Florence Design Academy to understand how to use the SPLINES effectively in the field of Interior/Furniture Design. This tutorial is based only on splines. It is very important that your chair has the correct dimensions, otherwise the rendering with Mental Ray will not be optimal. Let's begin our tutorial.

Architectural Visualization 3ds Max Tutorials #12: Night Interior Rendering Tutorial

Artist: Alex Mincinopschi

Posted in: CGDigest

This is a follow-up of the Night Exterior Rendering Tutorial that I have written a while ago, so if you haven't checked that one already, I advice you to read it before this one.

Architectural Visualization 3ds Max Tutorials #11: Rendering an Exterior at Night

Artist: Alex Mincinopschi

Posted in: CGDigest

In this tutorial I will go through all the steps that we usually do when I'm asked to do an "exterior night-rendering".  In order to follow it you need to know the basics of 3ds max and vray.

Architectural Visualization 3ds Max Tutorials #10: Creating a Cool Neon Sign

Artist: Tutorialsworld

Posted in: Tutorialsworld

Here I will show you how to model and texture to get a really cool looking neon sign which could be used in a variety of ways.

Architectural Visualization 3ds Max Tutorials #9: The Basics of Creating Vray Materials

Artist: Wouter Wynen

Posted in: Aversis

The Vray version used to create this tutorial is Vray 1.50.00. This is the version that requires the hardware lock (dongle) as a licensing system...

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