Top 10 tutorials from January to March 2015

Turning 2D into incredible 3D, understanding the concepts behind texture maps, and crafting ZBrush environments just some of the popular tutorials from the last 3 months...

If you've just finished your latest project and need to get your teeth into something new, or you've been searching around for your next magic hit of inspiration, look no further than the top viewed tutorials on 3dtotal from the last 3 months. Featuring Victor Hugo Sousa's guide to transforming 2D concepts to 3D, Digital-Tutors explanation of texture maps, and crafting ZBrush environments, there's plenty of inspiration for your next project!

1. Turn drawings into incredible 3D by Victor Hugo Sousa

Find out how Victor Hugo turned Thiago Almeida's concept drawing into incredible 3D, following the pipelines he learned while studying with Rafael Grassetti...

2. Understand key concepts behind texture maps by Digital-Tutors

Understand the key concepts behind a wide range of texture maps with Digital Tutors...

3. Crafting environments in ZBrush by Tom Nemeth

Tom Nemeth explains the processes involved in vegetation creation using ZBrush,3ds Max and SpeedTree...

4. Carving wood textures by Hugo Beyer

Hugo Beyer describes the Maya and ZBrush techniques used in crafting a convincing carved wood texture...

5. Cartoon characters in ZBrush by Gabriel Fernandez

Gabriel Fernandez explains the creation of his Dream High character using 3ds Max, ZBrush, TopoGun, UVLayout, V-Ray and Photoshop...

6. Compiling complex scenes by Andrew Averkin

Andrew Averkin gives us a detailed walk through the processes behind his amazing image Far Away from Home...

7. Creating hard-surfaces in 3ds max by Victoria Passariello

Gameloft artist Victoria Passariello describes some of the 3ds Max processes used in the creation of her mech: Sniper Bob...

8. Beginner's Guide to 3ds Max - 01: Introduction to the 3ds Max Interface by Isaac Oster

Isaac Oster provides an all-inclusive guide to 3ds Max. If you're a newcomer to 3ds Max, looking to switch from another software, or just want to recap some of the basics of this wonderfully versatile program, then this series is just what you've been looking for...

9. Crafting character animation by Kiel Figgins

Kiel Figgins demonstrates and explains the key techniques in creating dynamic, fast-action character animation...

10. Creating crisp arch-viz scenes by Alexandre Jarek

Arch-viz whiz Alexandre Jarek explains the 3ds Max workflow he followed to craft this IKEA-inspired ideal home...

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