3ds Max Tutorials
Camera projection tutorial
This video tutorial shows how to create a camera projection (camera map per pixel) for an animation aiming at achieving photo realism and maintaining rendering speed with Mental Ray in 3ds Max.
Making of the Audi R8 in 3ds Max
This tutorial gives an overview of the workflow used to creare a detailed 3D model and rendering of an Audi R8. Done in 3ds Max using polygonal modeling and some NURBS curves.
Modeling a car rim in 3D Studio MAX
This tutorial explains how to create rims for a sports car by using the “Bridge” feature in 3DStudio MAX 7 or higher.
Audi A3 modeling tutorial
One of the most famous video tutorials on the internet, this free video tutorial explains how to create a detailed Audi A3. Includes rendering tips, material advice and a lot more.
Studio lighting in V-Ray
This tutorial explains how to create a studio lighting environment for a photorealistic rendering – in this case related to the interior design field. Made with 3DStudio MAX, V-Ray and Photoshop.
Making of Mini Taxi
This walkthrough shows the creation process of a photorealistic illustration portraying an African mini taxi vehicle. Modelled with box modeling in 3D Studio and rendered in V-Ray.
Making a tire in 3D Studio
This tutorial shows a simple technique for creating a complete tire in 3DStudio MAX using bitmap bump maps for the tread and the side wall.
Arcadia digital rendering tutorial
An overview of the creation of a digital illustration, from the 3D modeling done in 3DStudio MAX to the final post-production in Photoshop.
Making of Ferrari Enzo
This tutorial documents some of the steps involved in the creation and animation process of a Ferrari Enzo detailed 3D model, done in 3DStudio MAX. Includes images and videos.
Car Mapping tutorial
This tutorial shows how to apply textures to a 3D model of a racing car in 3DStudio MAX using Map Channels and Multi/Sub Object.
Procedural Car Paint Tutorial
How to a create a car rendering using multiple passes from 3DS Max and doing the post-production in Adobe After Effects.
Making of Quad bike
A brief walkthrough of the creating process of a quad bike 3D model designed for being animated in 3D Studio Max.
Making of Nissan 350Z
A walkthrough of the modelling process of a Nissan 350Z in 3DS MAX using polygonal modelling. Includes an overview of the texturing and rendering steps.
Polygon car modelling tutorial
This tutorial includes an overview of the polygon modelling process of a car. For 3dsmax, but applies to all 3d applications.
Making of the Caterham
A walkthrough of the modelling process of a Caterham in 3DS MAX using polygonal modelling, inclusing an overview of the final composition in Photoshop.
Studio lighting tutorial
This tutorial shows how to setup a studio lighting rig for vehicle rendering. A basic to intermediate knowledge of 3DS Max is needed. The process takes 10-30 minutes.