Water Simulation in 3ds Max without Plug-ins
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create water simulations using only the tools available in 3ds Max.
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Making-of “Iron Sky” trailer
At the animago CONFERENCE, Head of 3D Tonio Freitag from Pixomondo will talk about the VFX of the trailer for the second part of "Iron Sky". In preparation: Our interview with VFX supervisor Thilo Ewers about the project.
Autodesk 3Ds Max2016 – and the Start Templates!
3ds Max is the most licensed product of the Autodesk group. And is included with almost every architecture suite. But what is being added this year? We show the new features, how they affect architects, and in a separate workshop, the new Start Templates – the best helper since the spirit level!
Carbon Scatter 2015.5 on the Market
New version of the landscape plug-in that is compatible with 3ds Max, Maya and Cinema 4D.
New BulletFX Plug-in for 3ds Max
AlphaVFX has now released a plug-in for 3ds Max based on the popular physics system.
Digital Garden Art
In this tutorial, you will learn how to give a CG bush a suitable trim using 3ds Max plus Krakatoa, Frost and ThinkingParticles.
Fire, Snow and Butterflies
Quentin Sauvinet is a CG generalist and currently works at MPC. Here is his impressive FX Reel 2015.
Autodesk 2016 All-Round Update
The Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite, equipped with Maya, 3ds Max, Mudbox, MotionBuilder and Softimage 2015, as well as the Flame family, receive major feature updates in 2016.
“Autodesk Your Max – Your Maya” After Work 2015
Get to know new Maya and 3ds Max features after work; all based on great, current projects created with Autodesk tools? Click here to register!
3ds Max Script for Architecture
“Fast Architecture 1.0” is a Maxscript intended to make it possible to create building structures and custom designs quickly in real time.
Physical Test Overlay
Dan Wood has released an interesting test video in which he recreated a real domino path as an overlay using 3ds Max and After Effects.
Matte Painting Demo Reel
Margarita Kopaneva is a freelance digital matte painter from Russia and has released an impressive demo reel.
Rain Tutorial with Particle Flow
CG rain is a popular object that often has to be created. In two tutorials, Particle Skull shows how to achieve the effect with Particle Flow for 3ds Max.
Showreel with Forces of Nature
VFX artist Martin Mirola has published his reel featuring work from 2014 and 2015. It predominantly shows impressive natural spectacles such as volcanic eruptions and tornadoes.
Corona Renderer 1.0 Released
Version 1.0 is the first commercial version of Corona Renderer for Autodesk 3ds Max. A free demo version can be used without restrictions for 45 days.
3ds Max Character in a Breakdown
Victor Hugo has published a breakdown video of a small CG girl character that shows his workflow in 45 seconds.
Houdini Ocean Toolkit for 3ds Max
The free "Houdini Ocean Toolkit" plug-in can be used to generate ocean waves in 3ds Max. The new version 2015.02.13 now supports 3ds Max 2015.
Showreel from the Blizzard Pipeline
Ren Kikuchi is an FX artist and has compiled work from his time in the Blizzard Entertainment Cinematics Department from 2008 to 2014 in a reel.
Subscription Only at Autodesk
Starting February 1, 2016: New commercial licences for most Autodesk standalone software solutions will then only be available via Desktop Subscription.
RebusFarm 2.0 Is Out
RebusFarm has released version 2.0 of its software for the online rendering service. Monitoring of render jobs is now intended to run in real time.
Motiva Exposure Plug-in for V-Ray
The free Motiva plug-in for 3ds Max and V-Ray provides the correct exposure adjustment for video material.
FX Reel by Sébastien Tafani
In it we see work by the French FX artist for Cartier, Kellogg's, and a Lady Gaga-like singer and her music video, among others, as well as several RnD shots.
Free Samsung Smart TV H6240 – in 3D
Unfortunately, of course, only a 3D model of the Samsung TV set. In return, Dimensiva provides the device in four different inch sizes and includes the appropriate V-Ray materials.
Deadline Version 7
Thinkbox Software has released version 7 of its render-management tool Deadline. The VMX integration and expanded "Jigsaw" support are particularly important features.
SP 3 for 3ds Max 2015
Autodesk has released Service Pack 3 for 3ds Max 2015, which is intended to contain numerous bug fixes for the tool.
Millions of Point Clouds for Sparta
Sparta allows point clouds to be edited by hand drawing. A proxy function is now intended to enable the app to handle point clouds numbering in the millions.
Autodesk Upgrade Discounts Until the End of January
The era of perpetual licences at Autodesk is coming to an end. Until the end of January, the subscription upgrade is still available for some software packages at up to 30 percent less.
3ds Max 2015 Extension 2
At Autodesk University in Las Vegas, Autodesk announced Extension 2 for 3ds Max 2015, which is expected to sweeten the Christmas season around December 17.
Stream Autodesk University
Shortly before Christmas, only a few people can make it to Las Vegas, so Autodesk is offering the opportunity to watch the AU sessions online in real time.
Commercials with 3ds Max
In this edition of Autodesk's "Meet the Experts", Alex Horst shows how to produce commercials efficiently with a fast VFX turnaround using 3ds Max.
3ds Max Script for Still Simulations
FumeFX Freeze Frame is a simple script for still simulations such as clouds, fog and static objects in Autodesk 3ds Max. Fume FX is also required.
Using Modo with 3ds Max
Here is a collection of tutorials on how to use Modo with 3ds Max. Among other things, navigation and creating primitives are explained.
Subscription Only at Autodesk
Autodesk has announced that over the course of the next two years it intends to switch completely to offering its software by subscription and that perpetual licences will no longer be available.
3ds Max Script Rattle
Only three days to go! Then the new DP with the focus topic "Plug-ins, Scripts and Extensions" will reach our subscribers! Rattle for 3ds Max is a good foretaste.
Animate Like a Pixar Artist
The 3ds Max plug-in F.A.S.T. is intended to imitate the workflow of Pixar's Presto Animation Software by allowing the mesh surface to be moved directly with the mouse.
Extension 1 for Maya and 3ds Max
Autodesk has released Extension 1 for 3ds Max and announced it for Maya. Here is an overview of the resulting new features.
ICube SplineLand for 3ds Max
The ICube SplineLand plug-in can be used to create spline-based terrains in 3ds Max. Click here to download it.
Free Octane for Cinema 4D Package
CurseStudio has published an Octane 2.0 for Cinema 4D tutorial as well as a free original scene file for 3ds Max.
Stoke MX 2.0
Thinkbox Software has released the particle reflow tool Stoke MX for 3ds Max in beta version 2.0 and announced Krakatoa MX version 2.2.0.
So Many Beds
Spring fatigue? No longer a problem. Bed specialist Flou provides free 3D bed models in every conceivable design for download.
3ds Max in the 2015 Version
Autodesk has presented the new features of 3ds Max in the 2015 release. Here is an overview including video presentations of the new functions.
Autodesk Expert Challenge
Chat with Autodesk about its products? This is possible online on March 26 and 27 at the Autodesk Expert Challenge. You can register here.
Flexible Control for Mental Ray Rendering
With the Spotmask plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max, additional precision render elements can be added to the project in Mental Ray using different passes.
A Free Apartment
Only in 3D form, admittedly, but still—the NVus Designs website currently offers the free interior model of a Dutch apartment.
Call for Submissions – Autodesk 2014 Show Reel
The best work created with Autodesk software could make it into the official 2014 showreel. Both image and video work can be submitted.
Free 3D Bed
Even cheaper than at Ikea! Rei Studio from Vietnam is making a 3D model of a bed for 3ds Max available free of charge.
Ice-Cold 3ds Max Tutorial
Artist "Beso" shows how to create a freezing effect in live-action footage with 3ds Max and finalRender in these tutorials.
New Features in 3ds Max 2014
Autodesk has published an almost hour-long IBC video showing how to handle complex productions in different ways with the new 3ds Max features.
Brute-Force Modeling with Mike Kuhn—Part IV, Box Mapping
Mike Kuhn, 3ds Max author for Digital Production and Certified Instructor, shows alternative ways to reach the goal quickly. The fourth lesson is all about box mapping.
Autodesk Renters
Autodesk is expanding its offering with a software rental model. From September 16, customers have the option of booking monthly, quarterly or annual subscriptions to software packages.
RayFire 1.62 for 3ds Max
Two new features are intended to make RayFire for 3ds Max even better in version 1.62: the Voxels Modifier and the Clusters Modifier.
Real-Time Rendering in Maya
Creation Platform is intended to enable real-time rendering in Maya. Fabric Engine will present Creation RTR, which adds the feature, at Siggraph.
Free Renderer for 3ds Max
Corona is not only a Mexican beer but also a free renderer for 3ds Max. It is available both as a plug-in and as a standalone version.
Hubcap and Matches
Everyday 3D objects: Polish artist and lecturer Krzysztof Zwolinski has assembled tutorials for 3ds Max, Maya and Blender on his Vimeo channel.
Build Pipes More Easily
Sometimes a VFX artist really must build many pipes. This 3ds Max script is intended to make the task easier.
Destruction According to Plan
RayFire 1.61 for 3ds Max adds features intended to make controlled destruction easier to create.
Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite 2014
Autodesk offers a first look at the features of Entertainment Creation Suite 2014 and Autodesk Gameware 2014.
Sneak Peek at Maya, 3ds Max and Mudbox
After only the Grease Pencil was initially sneaked as a new Maya feature, it is now the turn of the modelling tools. Also: 3ds Max and Mudbox.
Explosive Tutorials
Video Copilot has published a free tutorial series for creating explosive effects in After Effects and 3ds Max.
Sun at Last
Since it is showing itself again in Germany today after a long absence: a tool that can make the sun rise in 3ds Max.
Autodesk Is Sneaking
Shortly before it becomes official, Autodesk presents new features in Softimage and 3ds Max on video. Forecast? Exciting!
3ds Max Script: Fill Bookshelves
Anyone who wants to fill the shelves in their scene with more than decoration can use this free script to pack world literature away in Max.
Extension for 3ds Max
The current extension release for 3ds Max 2013 focuses in particular on new particle options.
Better Living with 3ds Max
Vizpark currently offers a plug-in called Wall & Tiles, which makes it easier to design wall and tile materials in 3ds Max.
Scene Checker for 3ds Max
With Teague Scene Checker for V-Ray, a 3ds Max script by 3D artist Colin Senner, scenes are intended to be checked and information about optimisations provided.
3ds Max Script for Terrain
3ds Max users take note: Here is a free script for adapting a terrain surface to a road.
Octane Renderer 1.0
Otoy has released Octane Renderer version 1.0. Here you can find the features of version 1.0 and a free DP article in which we already tested the beta version.
Making Hair Beautiful
Whether poodle, human or monster, beautiful hair is important—so 3ds Max users can now let hair grow with the Hair Farm 2.0 plug-in.
Update for GrowFX
The GrowFX tree modelling and animation system is available to download in version 1.9.0—with many new features.
Update 6 for 3ds Max 2013
Autodesk has released Product Update 6 for 3ds Max 2013; it is primarily intended to provide greater stability and better software performance.
Thinking Particle Systems Tutorial
Ben Houston of Exocortex demonstrates in a tutorial how to export and import Thinking Particle systems in 3ds Max using Exocortex Crate.
3ds Max: Max Live and Arion 2.0 Released
RandomControl released its internally developed, physically correct renderer Arion 2.0 together with a plug-in that integrates it into 3ds Max.
3ds Max: Demolition Master 1.2 Released
The Demolition Master destruction tool is now available in version 1.2, including full support for Thinking Particles 5.
3ds Max: Templates for IES Lights
A 3D artist at Cloo Studio provided a 3ds Max plug-in that supplies templates for various IES lights.
RayFire 1.59 Comes with Cracks Modifier
Mir Vadim has made a new version of RayFire available for download, and buyers of versions from 1.55 onward receive the new version free of charge.
3ds Max: Carpets Made Easy
Austris shows four different approaches for creating realistic-looking 3D carpets with 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3ds Max: Modifier Creates Skin Wrinkles
Marius Silaghi developed the Tension Morpher, which can be used to assign realistic-looking skin wrinkles to animated objects such as characters.
3ds Max: Colorful Mix
The two free Max scripts Randomizer and Material Creator allow users to assign randomly selected materials automatically to selected objects.
3ds Max: Ultimate Painter
Anyone who no longer wants to paint only vertex colors and weights in 3ds Max may take a look at Clovis Gay's plug-in, which uses objects as brush tips.
3ds Max: Thinkbox Shows Ember
At this year's Siggraph, Thinkbox showed Ember, initially as a 3ds Max plug-in, for manipulating volumetric data.
TP: Demolition Master Causes Destruction
Anyone who wants to bring some serious destruction into a 3ds Max animation may make use of the Demolition Master tool. It is based on a Thinking Particles solver together with concave as well as convex objects.
RayFire Fragmenter Tutorial
In a video tutorial, Mir Vadim shows how to create a custom point cloud and assign it to the RayFire Fragmenter Modifier.
Custom GUI for 3ds Max
Anyone who finds MAXScript coding difficult can use Marcin Klejnowski's tool to tailor a GUI to their needs.
3ds Max: VFB+ v2.0 Available
What began as an open-source MAXScript tool has recently become an advanced frame-buffer plug-in for common renderers.
Autodesk: Best of 2012
In a showreel, Autodesk shows the best work from the fields of VFX and post-production in which Autodesk software was used.
3ds Max: Saving Poses
Marcin Klejnowski developed a 3ds Max modifier that saves poses, making them easier for animators to call up again.
iray Material Support for 3ds Max
Nvidia released a plug-in for download that gives 3ds Max access to iray's material model.
Jiggling with 3ds Max
The Jiggle modifier plug-in for 3ds Max is intended to make it quick and easy to create realistic wobbling movements of any kind.
New Version of PhysX Plug-in
Nvidia has released the new beta version 2.72 of the PhysX plug-in for Maya and 3Ds Max.
3DS Max: ThinkingParticles 5 Available
CEBAS Visual Technology has released ThinkingParticles 5 for Autodesk 3D Studio Max, including new solvers and greater performance.
GrowFX 1.8.6 Available for 3ds Max 2013
ExLevel released the latest version of the GrowFX vegetation-generator plug-in for 3D Studio Max 2013 and 3D Studio Max Design 2013. The plug-in not only generates vegetation systems, but also animates them in conjunction with wind effects or natural plant growth.
Radius Effector 0.95 for Autodesk 3D Studio Max
Eloi Andaluz developed a small black box called Radius Effector for Thinking Particles that is intended to make animations easier to create. Instead of setting countless keyframes when animating rotations, scaling, material blending, and position changes, it is enough to move a null object. The distance of the null object controls the degree of the actual animation.
3ds Max 2013: Integrated Animation Store
The latest version of Autodesk's 3D Studio Max received an integrated shop through which animation data can be purchased without leaving the program, and the next issue of DP will provide direct insights into the procedure.
V-Ray for Autodesk 3D Studio Max 2013 Available
Chaos Group released the latest build of V-Ray for 3D Studio Max 2013. Alongside compatibility with the latest version of the 3D software, support for Ornatrix 2.0 and new shading functions for hair and fur within Max 2013 were also implemented.
3ds Max at FaberCourtial
Faber Courtial from Darmstadt is currently working on a multipart TV production, “In the Name of God”, which will be broadcast at the end of the year. We have the first images.
Autodesk 2013 Software
Today is supposed to be the day—the starting signal has been given for Autodesk’s Maya and 3ds Max 2013 software packages. So Friday the 13th isn’t an unlucky day after all?
FumeFX, the Third
Sitni Sati released the FumeFX 3.0 plug-in for 3ds Max. A version for Maya is also expected to be added later this year.
Motion Blur in 3ds Max
According to Autodesk, the iray renderer in the 2013 release of 3ds Max now supports motion blur. Two videos now demonstrate the possibilities of this new feature.
Starting Signal for Autodesk 3ds Max 2013
The updates in the new 2013 versions of Autodesk 3DS Max and 3DS Max Design seem almost endless. Here is a small preview.
Massive Importer 1.5
The Massive Importer 1.5 plug-in is said to allow crowds or an unlimited number of objects to be imported into 3ds Max.