In this course we’re going to explore at the basics of UVs in 3DS Max.
UVs and UV layouts are vital elements in creating textures for our 3d models. They allow us to tell the program how to apply the 2d images we create. Having good UVs can really make a difference in speeding up texture creation and optimizing your results.
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In this series of lessons, we will learn some of the tools and techniques you can use to build facial expressions and phoneme shapes for your characters.

In this series of lessons we’re going to take a look at the basics of working with UVs in Maya.
UVs and UV layouts are important aspects of creating textures for our 3d models. They let us tell Maya how to apply the 2d images we create. Having a good uv layout can really make a difference in speeding up texture creation and optimizing your results.

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This course will provide you with a foundation for camera animation in Max.

This course will provide you with a foundation for camera animation in Maya.

The Gnomon Workshop is proud to announce the first DVD title from the super talented sculpting duo, The Shiflett Brothers. In Fantasy Sculpting: ?The Dragon of Argos? Brandon and Jarrod discuss their sculpting process in candid detail, from how they start their armature, the tools they use, to the material properties to be aware of when constructing figures in their unique style. This DVD is an absolute must have for anybody looking to break into the fantasy figure industry.

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Master the fundamentals of Photoshop CS5 and make all of your images come alive. With Deke McClelland’s unique and effective learning system, you get step-by-step tutorials, hours of DVD-video demonstrations, and lots of hands-on projects to help you improve your knowledge and hone your skills.
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