1. Using The New Axis Handles in Cinema 4D (R13)

    Cinema 4D R13 Axis Manipulation

    Cinema 4D R13 has a few new features that really make the workflow much easier. The axis manipulation tools are definitely at the top of that list.

    In this short screen capture, I show a quick use for the aforementioned feature as I try to scale a row of points to meet an existing edge of geometry. (more…)

  2. 3D Type – Disconnected

    Disconnected Higher Angle

    Here’s a quick preview of my latest 3D fiddling. I wanted to create a piece based on type and a concept. The concept I came up with was the word disconnected and the associated movement that comes along with it. (more…)

  3. Beeple Scene Files

    beeple scene files

    This post will be a really quick one:

    A while back, Beeple made a bunch of his C4D Scene files Free! This means that if you’re learning C4D or are a veteran and just want to see how other folks do it these will be like gold to you.

    Head on over to Beeple’s Site and get the files:

  4. Papasan Chair 3D Model

    Papasan Chair TurboSquid Final Render

    I’ve been modeling a popular Papasan style chair and I must say that the cushion was a pretty difficult part. It’s definitely tutorial material and although I’m not sure I’ll find the time, it would be a great topic for a screencast. Either way, here’s an image of the chair in question. (more…)

  5. Normal Maps in Photoshop

    Normal Map Builder

    During one of my 3D classes at Platt College, one of my instructors showed us the Making of Varga as a source of inspiration. Funnily enough, the most inspiring part of the process for me was not the modeling or texturing, but specifically the Normal Mapping techniques. (more…)

  6. Turbocharger (Untextured)

    Another Cutaway Render of the Turbocharger

    Here are a few images of one of my latest models available on TurboSquid:

    Feel free to check out the full listing and let me know what you think of it in the comments below. I’m always grateful of honest feedback.