New Website - Learn 3d Design and Architectural Visualization

Hello loyal followers.  I want to announce that I am launching a new website.  It is called learnArchViz.com and it is completely dedicated to helping the masses to be introduced to 3d design and architectural visualization, or arch viz.  If you have ever wanted to learn how to render in 3dsMax, Vray, or Vray for SketchUp, there should be plenty of info for you there.  There are many courses there ranging from beginner level, to expert.  There are also other resources there that will help on your path to learn architectural visualization.  Check it out, and make sure to bookmark it and tell your friends.  There is much more to come.

Learn Arch Viz for $5!

Are you interested in architecture? Are you interested in 3d? How about both? I already know you are, that is why you're here. If you answered yes to these questions, I have an offer for you. From now until Saturday, I am offering my intro to arch viz class for just $5! Don't miss out. It will never be cheaper. Click RIGHT HERE to get the discounted price. You're Welcome!

Intro to Architectural Visualization For 3ds Max and V-Ray

I am happy to announce that my full-length, professional visualization course is now available.  If you have ever wanted to jump in and learn the industry standard software, now is the time.  As an introductory rate, I am offering the whole class, 6+ hours of instruction, for %50 off.  Only $15!!!!

Click this link to get the discounted rate.

Also, I know a lot of you are SketchUp enthusiasts.  That's great.  You should check out this course too.  You can import your SketchUp models into Max, maybe spruce them up a bit, and then still render them with V-Ray.  Plus, you can learn to model in a more complete and robust modeling program.

*You don't need any prior experience, or any purchased software for this course.

A Very Nice Making of Tutorial

Find the full tutorial here.

Source: cgarchitect.com via FreeCG on Pinterest

Making of Tutorial

Cool video showing the post-processing of a very nice image. See the tutorial on how the image was made here.

3ds Advanced Modifiers for Making Furniture and Doing Arch Viz

This video builds upon a previous one that went over basic modifiers for arch viz. This tutorial introduces advanced modifiers. I use them to make a piece of furniture, but they can be put to use in many different aspects of a project. The modifiers discussed are pro optimize, ffd, symettry, turbosmooth, and uvw unwrap.

Vray Displacement Tutorial

This tutorial starts with a displacement map generated out of mudbux. It then goes over how to use this map, in conjunction with a sweep and a Vray displacement modifier, to make nice and quick architectural molds. The technique outlined here can be used for many different applications in 3d.

Vray Lights, Cameras, and HDRIs Tutorial

Basic Particle Systems for Arch Viz - Beginner Tutorial

Basic Modifiers for Architectural Visaulization

This is a beginner tutorial. It shows how to use the essential modifiers that everyone needs to know in 3d studio max.

11 Tips for Sprucing Up Your Arch Viz Images

Great tutorial here. This is an archviz professional giving great tips on how to spruce up an images. As you can see from the sampled image, his tips work pretty good. This is definitely worth a read.

UVW Unwrap Tutorial

A few months ago I showed how I would go about modelling a high-poly piece of furniture. This is a continuation of that tutorial. This segment explains the basic techniques for how to unwrap that furniture for proper texturing. Hopefully it is helpful. If you have any more questions / suggestions feel free to comment.

The first part of this tutorial (the modelling part) is found right here.

Awesome Tutorial

This project is outlined from beginning to end. There is a lot of inspiration to be found from this tutorial. It is on the Autodesk area site so you probably need to set up an account (FREE). It will be well worth your time since there is a ton of awesome tutorials on there.

Tutorial - How Poly Furniture Modeling - 3ds Max

Tutorial - High Poly Furniture in 3d Studio Max from A 2 Z on Vimeo.

A step by step tutorial explaining how to make high detailed furniture using poly modeling, turbosmooth, and symmetry.

The second part of this video is found here. It shows how to do a uvw unwrap on this piece of furniture.

Tutorial - 3d Studio Max 2012 - Substance Materials

Beginner Tutorial - Making Tileable Textures

Cloth Modifier Tutorial

PhysX Tutorial, 3ds Max 2012

Double Click to watch in HD.

3ds Max Tutorial: How to Use a Zdepth Pass to Generate a Displacement Map

This is not the next video in my series, but it is helpful nonetheless. This technique can be a huge time saver. Check it out.

Part 1: CAD Import and Basic Modeling of a Building in 3ds max

This tutorial shows the steps I take in doing an architectural visualization project. Hopefully there will be many more to follow. I am hoping to have videos for all stages of the project from start to finish. Make sure to subscribe so you can see them all. Enjoy.