PROJECT: The basics of setting up a reflective material

by Christopher Tyler | Aug 26, 2015

Learn to use the Fresnel interpolator and energy balance when setting up a material. This is useful for materials like plastics or glossy wood surfaces. BASIC Part 1, Fresnel  Go to tutorial This tutorial walks through the basics of using the fresnel interpolator...

PROJECT: Yogurt Cup Packaging

by Christopher Tyler | Aug 12, 2015

This is a series of tutorials walking through the process of creating and rendering yogurt cup type of package. This is a Design 3D 8.0 specific tutorial series. MODELING AND UV MAPPING Yogurt Cup, Part 1: Modeling.  Go to tutorial This is the first of the...

PROJECT: Pill Bottle

by Christopher Tyler | Aug 12, 2015

This project models, UV maps, textures and renders a typical type of pill bottle product. This is a Design 3D 8.0 specific tutorial series. MODELING, UV MAPPING AND RENDERING A Plastic Pill Bottle, Part 1: Modeling.  Go to tutorial This tutorial walks through the...

PROJECT: Riser Product Display

by Christopher Tyler | Aug 12, 2015

This project models, UV maps, textures and renders a typical type of product display seen in stores which holds flat types of products. This is a Design 3D 8.0 specific tutorial series. MODELING AND UV MAPPING Air Freshener Display, Part 1: Packet Modeling.  Go...

FUNDAMENTALS: 3D Basics for New Users

by Christopher Tyler | Aug 7, 2015

This is a series of introductory lectures and tutorials for those new to 3D. These videos cover Design3D versions 7.0, 7.5 and 8.0. They walk through simple tasks to provide basic working knowledge of Design 3D. Topics include the nature of X, Y, and Z axes, view...