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3D computer graphics can be divided into three basic phases: Modeling, Scene layout and Rendering. In the modeling phase, the 3d objects are created. The Scene layout phase involves the distribution of those objects, defining colors and textures, placing lights and adjusting cameras. The Rendering process is the final step of creating the actual 2D representation from the previously setup 3d scene. This process requires a large amount of prcessor power and sometimes is distributed over a network of computers normally called "Render Farm" where each machine renders only a part of an image. The resources in this section will show you how to master the exciting world of 3d rendering and animation and 3d game programming.

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Creating a PAK File Format

Creating a PAK File Format

Category: 3d programming tutorials

Demonstrates one way of organising all your game related media files in to a single "PAK", or resource, file.
Image and tutorial by Raymond Wilson

Author: GameDev | Visits: 744

Three-Point Lighting for 3D Renderings

Three-Point Lighting for 3D Renderings

Category: 3d and animation tutorials

Placing Key, Fill, and Back lights in 3D.
Image and tutorial by Jeremy Birn

Author: Jeremy Birn | Visits: 723

Download Free 3D Models

Download Free 3D Models

Category: 3D objects and models downloads

Quality 3d models offer free 3d models to download in .MAX and .3ds format, you may use these models in your own work as royalty free.

Author: Quality3d | Visits: 705

The 3D Studio models: Industrial

The 3D Studio models: Industrial

Category: 3D objects and models downloads

High quality selection of 3D models from The 3D Studio collection. The Industrial collection includes machines, parts, tools and vehicles.

Author: The 3D Studio | Visits: 701

Simulated Flash Audio Spectrum Analyzer

Simulated Flash Audio Spectrum Analyzer

Category: 3d and animation tutorials

Code a Simulated Spectrum Analyzer for visual Audio representation using Adobe Flash and Actionscript. The analyzer accepts a spectrum object to define how the audio bars will react. This means you can adjust it to simulate different genres of music or audio levels. It is easy to change the color, size, the number of bars both horizontally and vertically, the spacing between them and their fading effect.

Author: Pixel Hive Design | Visits: 690

Rendering Better Shadow Passes in Maya

Rendering Better Shadow Passes in Maya

Category: 3d and animation tutorials

Rendering efficient multi-color shadow passes in Maya.
Image and tutorial by Jeremy Birn

Author: Jeremy Birn | Visits: 665

Producing Polar Panoramas

Producing Polar Panoramas

Category: 3d and animation tutorials

A Photoshop technique for wrapping your panoramic photographs into new projections.
Image and tutorial by Jeremy Birn

Author: Jeremy Birn | Visits: 661

Create a coffee cup 3d model

Create a coffee cup 3d model

Category: 3d and animation tutorials

This tutorial makes things easier and following step-by-step rules teaches you how to create a coffee cup in Maya. Shapes and bordures may vary,it`s all up to your creativity. The basics have tips on planning and designing illustrations for a simple coffee cup making the Maya program the most suitable for such attempt.

Author: TechTut | Visits: 638

Fast Computation of Terrain Shadow Maps

Fast Computation of Terrain Shadow Maps

Category: 3d programming tutorials

Covers the lighting and shadowing aspects of terrain rendering.
Image and tutorial by Mircea Marghidanu

Author: GameDev | Visits: 634

Glass with liquid and ice cubes 3d model

Glass with liquid and ice cubes 3d model

Category: 3d and animation tutorials

This looks to drove attention to a lot of people who wanted to see how it's done.If you find yourself by any chance in the group-enter here. We really mean business when it comes to this tutorial. It's mainly assigned to 3D studio max advanced learners but still easy to follow thanks to its structural text organization. Divided into 3 involved sections makes this project easy to execute.

Author: TechTut | Visits: 627

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