3D graphics and animation news and tutorials, with special focus on Web 3D.

Modeling, animation, special f/x tutorials for the following 3D packages: 3D Studio MAX, Lightwave 3D, Power Animator, RayDream, Softimage 3D.

A compilation of various 3D graphics tutorials ranging from basic 3D math to complex visualization algorithms.

Making a simple bowl with C4D XL, splines and NURBS.

Basics for 3D rendered illustration presented with sound, animation, and javascript. Step by step Photoshop 3D effects also.

This site has great resources for 3D artists, with Maya and 3D Max tutorials, NURBS and Polygons and other useful links, with industry links.

A step-by-step tutorial for building a human head with ElectricImage's UberNURBS subdivision tool. The steps shown should also work with other 3D programs that model with NURBS subdivision.

An introduction to Cinema4D.

Before beginning to do 3-D drawing, you must learn CAD fundamentals and computer aided drafting. What type of computer and software is needed to get started? Answers here.

Six CDs of training media for 3dsmax 5 and Maya 4.5, over 4Gb of tutorials for 3d modelers and animators.

Making a 3D spaceship.

Presents notes for Digital Artistes on the principles of animation, and a variety of related links.

Complete tutorial on how 3-D graphics and animations work, with additional links.

Computer animation student Scott Tygett's casual tutorials for Inspire 3D, the student's Lightwave 3D, are thumbnailed and include a "tipathon."

Free 3D tutorials covering many popular 3D applications, reviews and news.

A basic tutorial in using the Maya Embedded Language, MEL for creating objects. This introduction to the Maya Embeded Language (MEL) introduces some simple MEL commands as well as the basic programming concepts of variables and loops.

Beginers introduction to Maya.

Tutorial for Milkshape to create bloody Newbs, option to download the tutorial for offline-view.

Tutorial for making creatures with FFD lattice points.

Tutorial covers the basics of making MEL procedures, and creating commands instead of using the built-in commands like 'move', 'rotate' and 'polyCube'.

Professional level Maya, Softimage, Alias Studio, Sumatra, Renderman tutorials and other resources.

A comfortable place for students of the computer arts to ask honest questions and get real answers.

Article about Nonuniform Rational B-Splines - NURBS a summary by Markus Altmann.

Tutorial on making a basket full of eggs with CorelDream 3D.

Master's Thesis by Jean-Daniel Nahmias. "This report discussed various techniques to speed up rendering of large and complex virtual environments. It explores algorithms such as Hierarchical Spatial Subdivision as well as Occlusion Culling."

Website dedicated to the pursuit of photorealistic 3D graphics. The site focuses on getting photorealistic images into realtime applications such as games.

The source for visual effects and animation tips and tutorials using 3D Studio Max, Softimage and Aftereffects.

Links to tutorials plus a lightwave boxes tip.

Rhino3d working with 3dsMax. Tutorials, Workspaces, resources and gallery.

A tutorial on making a 3D animated mushroom clouds for Hash A:M 8.5p++ and above by Ilya Anisimoff.

Offers examples and tutorial information on how to use visible lights to make wispy, smoky smoke in C4D.

Supply a series of profession specific training manuals for form Z RenderZone and a CD containing 250 models and textures customized for form Z.

Direct link to Strata 3D (pro) tutorials on the web. Basics, modeling, textures, lighting, animation, FX, rendering and 3d information.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to make a good-looking T-Rex in REAL3D.

The latest design techniques, step-by-step form the experts. Get the best results with professional techniques and all the latest, cutting edge technologies from 3D modeling, to mapping.

3D tutorials for Truespace, Terragen and Rhinoceros. All so a gallery, books, downloads and links.

Tutorials for 3D Studio Max, Lightwave, Softimage, Bryce 3D, Alias/Wavefront, Rhino 3D, Truspace, Infini-D, and Photoshop.