3D Modeling Tips 
The Doctor of 3D Models is ‘IN’(3)
I went to see Dr. Polycount, THE Doctor of 3D Models. I needed some expert advice on how to clean up my 3D models, to make them smaller, cleaner, and more efficient.
With advanced computing power, and internet speeds, we still need our 3D models is their top shape when used on the web and real-time [...]
Cliff’s Clips – Texturing Fundamentals
One of the best ways to create realistic 3D models is by incorporating good textures. Textures can make a model more realistic by adding details that would be hard to model in as geometry. This is a tutorial on the basics of texture mapping.
This video details the texturing functions within 3DVIA Shape, but these fundamentals [...]
Video – Learn 3D Modeling Techniques and Build a Robot
Want to learn the robot walk? No, well how about three useful 3D Modeling techniques while building a robot? This should help with your entry for the Classic Transformers Challenge.
Check out this video, and you are sure to pick up some useful modeling tips:
Be sure to review all the detailed 3DVIA Shape Video Tips and Tricks for more modeling [...]
Video – Create Realistic Models Quickly from Pictures
Need to create realistic 3D models quickly? The best way to accomplish this is to build from pictures (textures). This short video will walk you through how easy this is to do using 3DVIA Shape:
We want to see your 3D models that you have created from pictures. Reply to this post with your examples.
Remember, we have a large library [...]
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