Tuesday, July 24, 2012

3D Modeling

3D modeling is when you create 3D and realistic looking images and videos. The results can be very mind blowing, with some hard to tell that it's not real. Below are a few links to get a general knowledge of what many use to create these amazing works.

ZBrush
3D modeling and texture program.


Maya, 3D Studio Max, and Mudbox
All of these are 3D modeling programs. Used for both creating 3D animations and 3D image stills. Textures for models are created using another program. A lot use Photoshop for this.

Mudbox
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=13565063&siteID=123112
3D sculpting and texture program

V-Ray
Used as an extension to a modeling program. Works with the lighting effects, and makes high quality and realistic looking renders.


Mental Ray
Another rendering program


And to check out some images of what can be created with these programs check out this link:

Photoshop Texts

Photoshop can help you do many amazing things in graphics editing. And one link I've been going to and trying out tutorials has been:

It gives you links to tutorials for some really great looking text effects that can be made in Photoshop.