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Cinema 4D | Creating a Fluid Logo
In this first video with Creative Cow, Chris Martin goes over how to create a fluid logo using Realflow and Cinema 4D.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 09/21/2009
Author: Chris Martin |
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Windows Hardware & Software | HP Unveils The Future:The New Z-Series Workstations
Writer and contributing editor, David Roth Weiss, takes us UNDER THE HOOD of HP's powerful new Z800 workstations. With a radical new design inside and out, created in collaboration with the BWM Designworks global design consultancy, the new Z800 is HP's most powerful workstation ever for image and processor-intensive tasks, such as: HD video editing, composting, and 3D animation. As an added bonus, David takes us BEHIND THE SCENES with HP to DreamWorks Animation Studios, where the masterminds behind the incredible new hit film, Monsters vs. Aliens, are reinventing the art of storytelling using exciting new state of the art 3D stereoscopic filmmaking techniques and technologies.
Feature 03/30/2009
Author: Roth Weiss |
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MAYA | Pullback from Earth to Outer Space
Professional motion graphics artist, Greg Neumayer, shares his experience creating the zoom out from earth to outer space effect using Maya and After Effects. Greg walks you through how he solved the transition problems associated with this large scale effect where realism can be very difficult to achieve.
Tutorial 09/29/2008
Author: Greg Neumayer |
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MAYA | Particle Basics
Particles are a great world to explore. In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader Alvaro Castaneda, well learn how to create particles in very simple ways. We also add collision objects gravity and render them in a liquid like mesh.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 07/10/2008
Author: Alvaro Castaneda |
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MAYA | Half-tone Effect
In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader Alvaro Castaneda, we will create a nice looking effect in Maya that emulates the half-tone print effect. This tutorial shows that Maya can create looks not traditionally associated with 3D rendering applications.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 07/02/2008
Author: Alvaro Castaneda |
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MAYA | Managing Projects
In this Maya video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader Alvaro Castaneda, youll learn why is important to keep everything nice and organized into projects. Well also learn other ways to create folders by using the mighty command line / shell.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 06/25/2008
Author: Alvaro Castaneda |
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MAYA | Maya Logo part 2
In this Maya video tutorial from CreativeCOW leader Alvaro Castaneda, we add shaders to our geometry to later light and render our final logo. This is part 2 of a 2 part series Creating a Logo in Maya.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 06/17/2008
Author: Alvaro Castaneda |
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MAYA | Maya Logo part 1
In this video tutorial from CreativeCOW contributor Alvaro Castaneda, we begin by tracing the logo in a vector app, then use that to start building the logo, using Maya to bring it to life. This is part 1 of a 2 part series Creating a Logo in Maya.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 06/10/2008
Author: Alvaro Castaneda |
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MAYA | Mastering Maya 8.5
In this article, CreativeCOW contributing editor, Chris Lupetti takes a look at Mastering Maya 8.5 published by Sybex and authored by John Kundert-Gibbs, Mick Larkins, Dariush Derakshani and Eric Kunzendorf.
Review 09/14/2007
Author: Chris Lupetti |
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Cinema 4D | Creating the 3D Ribbon Effect
In this Video Tutorial, Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz demonstrates how to quickly create the popular 3D ribbon effect in Maxon Cinema 4D and Maya.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial 12/11/2006
Author: Aharon Rabinowitz |
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Autodesk 3ds Max | Animation Writing and Development: from Script Development to Pitch
Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz examines ''Animation Writing and Development: from Script Development to Pitch'' by Jean Ann Wright, and finds it inspiring and informative. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants a career in writing for animation, or who is developing an animation script or idea. Wright is a seasoned industry professional, and it shows.
Review 05/05/2006
Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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MAYA | Learning Maya 7 Book Bundle
CreativeCOW leader John David Hutton takes a thorough look at the Learning Maya 7 Book Bundle and concludes with ''...I give this 3 book bundle a solid 5 cows for a clean, organized, thoughtful layout and instruction set. They contain an awe-inspiring bundle of textures and materials, programs, videos and tutorials. You won't want to miss them.''
Review 05/05/2006
Author: John David Hutton |
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Autodesk 3ds Max | Dell's new Precision M90 mobile workstation
Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz gives us a first look at Dell's new Precision M90 mobile workstation, and finds that it's a significant step forward in technology. But should you wait for what's around the corner?
Review 03/29/2006
Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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Autodesk 3ds Max | Stop Staring
Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz examines ''Stop Staring'' by Jason Osipa, and finds that the author manages to make his detailed, in-the-trenches instruction fun. Highly recommended if you want to really get down into the details of lip sync and facial animation.
Review 03/16/2006
Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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Cinema 4D | Xfrog 4 for Maya 6
Kino Gil, noted film effects artist and host team leader of Creative Cow's Maya forum, gives his impressions of one "the best kept secrets" in Computer Graphics Imagery. He gives an honest view of some of the strengths and weaknesses of the system and concludes that Xfrog 4 for Maya 6 ''..one of the best and most powerful 'plugins' for Maya I have found yet.''
Review 03/15/2005
Author: Joaquin Gil |
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MAYA | Animating a Ribbon with Maya
One common request or problem i've seen several Maya users stumble across is how to properly animate a ribbon that zips across the screen and is flexible enough to bend and twist in various ways. While it sounds simple in concept, it may not be as straightforward and obvious as one would think to set this up properly with the maximum animation capabilities. In this article, Chad Briggs demonstrates a solution that he came up with in response to a recent gig.
Tutorial 03/01/2005
Author: Chad Briggs |
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MAYA | Maya 6 Killer Tips
In this article, CreativeCOW leader Chad Briggs reviews Maya 6 Killer Tips written by Eric Hanson, Kenneth Ibrahim, and Alex Nijmeh, and published by New Riders Press (August 2004), ISBN: 0321278534, and finds that "reading Maya 6 Killer Tips was a revelation, [it] is an excellent book that presents just the right information you need to take your mastery of the program to the next level.
Review 10/30/2004
Author: Chad Briggs |
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MAYA | Learning Maya 6: Book Suite
Joaquin Kino Gil, noted film effects artist and host team leader of Creative Cow's Maya forum, reviews Learning Maya 6: Book Suite, by Alias Inc. [formerly Alias|Wavefront].
Review 10/08/2004
Author: Joaquin Gil |
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MAYA | Texturing, Lighting, and Rendering in Maya
In this tutorial by Nelson Cruz, you will be applying textures to and rendering the wheel that you created last month. The three main areas you will look at are texturing, lighting, and rendering. This is part two of a two part series.
Tutorial 09/29/2004
Author: Nelson Cruz |
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MAYA | Learning Maya 6: Foundation
CreativeCOW leader John David Hutton looks at Learning Maya 6 | Foundation published by Sybex and is pleased to find ... ''a tutorial book ..[which presents]... the instruction to you in a way that makes you understand why you're doing those things. You get a very well-rounded instruction on the principles of this 3D software package."
Review 09/21/2004
Author: John David Hutton |
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MAYA | MAYA CHARACTER CREATION: Modeling and Animation Controls by Chris Maraffi
Joaquin 'Kino' Gil -- noted major film effects artist, independent filmmaker and Creative Cow's Maya forum host, reviews MAYA CHARACTER CREATION: Modeling and Animation Controls by Chris Maraffi and published by New Riders. Kino concludes his review with "...With this book anyone with a modicum of Maya proficiency can learn to rig and model professionally.'' Read more...
Review 04/12/2004
Author: Joaquin Gil |
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MAYA | Learning Maya 5: Dynamics
CreativeCOW leader John David Hutton takes a thorough look at Learning Maya 5 | Dynamics from Sybex and concludes with... ''this is definitely a worthwhile book for any Maya artist interested in learning dynamics."
Review 04/12/2004
Author: John David Hutton |
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MAYA | MAYA 5 KILLER TIPS by Eric Hanson
Joaquin 'Kino' Gil, noted film effects artist and host team leader of Creative Cow's Maya forum, reviews "Maya 5 Killer Tips," written by Eric Hanson and published by New Riders. Kino concludes with "...This is a "must-have" book in every Maya shop and class.'' Find out why
Review 03/17/2004
Author: Joaquin Gil |
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MAYA | Learning Maya 5: MEL Fundamentals
Joaquin Kino Gil, noted film effects artist and host team leader of Creative Cow's Maya and Film FX forums, reviews Learning Maya 5: MEL Fundamentals, by Alias [formerly Alias|Wavefront].
Review 01/22/2004
Author: Joaquin Gil |
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MAYA | Inside Maya 5
Author/animator Michael Hurwicz examines Inside Maya 5 by Mark Adams, Erick Miller and Max Sims from New Riders.
Review 12/28/2003
Author: Michael Hurwicz |
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MAYA | Learning Maya 5 ? Rendering
David Heijl takes a look at Sybex' new book: Learning Maya 5 | Rendering and concludes..."judging on contents only, for beginning through intermediate Mayans, this is a must-have book. Good job, Alias."
Review 12/19/2003
Author: David Heijl |
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MAYA | Creating Hair in Maya
In this tutorial, Chad Briggs will guide intermediate/experienced Maya users through creating hair with PaintFX. Once created, this hair can be animated and deformed through Maya's dynamics/cloth engines. This tutorial will focus on the creation of the hair.
Tutorial 08/25/2003
Author: Chad Briggs |
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Adobe Premiere Pro | An Adventure in Photogrammetry
Strictly speaking, photogrammetry is the process of measuring and extracting data from photos, but in the film and video world there is a more exciting twist to the idea - if you've seen Panic Room you'll know what I am talking about. Photogrammetry is used to create or replace real-world objects with CGI models - in the case of Panic Room, the camera was able to swoop through banister railings and through the handle of a coffeepot because these objects were created digitally. In this tutorial, Lucas Young gives us a quick example.
Tutorial 05/05/2003
Author: Lucas Young |
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MAYA![[digital] Cinematography & Directing by Dan Ablan](http://library.creativecow.net/articles/barnes_brian/dig_cin_rev/picon_sq.jpg) | [digital] Cinematography & Directing by Dan Ablan
Brian C. Barnes takes a look at examines [digital] Cinematography & Directing by Dan Ablan and published by New Riders Publishing. Brian recommends it to anyone that is looking for an overview and insight into the entire 3D animation process.
Review 04/17/03
Author: Brian Barnes |
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MAYA | Sean Fennell examines Maya 4.5 Savvy
Maya COW leader, Sean Fennell examines Maya 4.5 Savvy by John Kundert-Gibbs, Peter Lee, John L. Kundert-Gibbs and published by Sybex Books. Sean concludes with, '' Maya 4.5 Savvy will aid beginner through intermediate artist work more comfortably in Maya 4.5.''
Review 04/17/2003
Author: Sean Fennell |
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MAYA | Maya 4.5 Fundamentals
Always looking for good reference materials, Creativecow leader, Chad Briggs takes a look at Maya 4.5 Fundamentals by Jim Lammers with Lee Gooding published by New Riders Publishers. Read why Chad gives this book 4 1/2 COWs.
Review 03/11/2003
Author: Chad Briggs |
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MAYA | MAYA Secrets of the Pros
Joaquin Kino Gil, noted film effects artist and host team leader of Creative Cow's Maya forum, reviews ''Maya: Secrets of the Pros,'' edited by John Kundert-Gibbs and published by Sybex. While he points out a few weaknesses of the book, he still gives it Five Cows, our top rating, because not only will it give you a great education in the software itself -- but in many pro-level aspects of effects production and workflow strategy as well. Kino says much of this book would be applicable to any serious animator and regardless of tool or version. This is high praise indeed from a guy whose own body of work includes Godzilla, Contact and Starship Troopers and many others.
Review 08/12/2002
Author: Joaquin Gil |
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MAYA | Kino Gil reviews: Deep Paint 3D with Texture Weapons
Kino Gil, noted film effects artist and host team leader of Creative Cow's Maya forum, gives his impressions of Right Hemisphere's 'Deep Paint 3D with Texture Weapons'. Kino takes a quick look at the history of digital Paint FX technology and then jumps into some of the reasons that Deep Paint is an FX Pro power tool. He gives an honest view of some of the strengths and weaknesses of the system and concludes that Deep Paint 3D ''...is the nicest paint program I have used in a long time. I plan to make it into my main paint application.''
Review 04/16/2002
Author: Joaquin Gil |
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MAYA | Impressionist Paint FX using Fur
Have you ever thought that you'd like to create something like a painted effect in Maya, but that you didn't want to use Paint Effects? In this tutorial, Christopher Cherubini demonstrates using Fur to create an Impressionist look to the scene. The theory behind this method is to drive the color of your shader, and in turn your fur without lights, putting all the lighting control into the shader.
Tutorial 03/22/2002
Author: Christopher Cherubini |
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