Category: 3D Modeling

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[#Script #Coding] Advanced OpenGL Tutorial – Skeletal Animations with Assimp

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Advanced OpenGL Tutorial – Skeletal Animations with Assimp

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Mar 14, 2022

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freeCodeCamp.org In this OpenGL Course, you will take your animation skills to the next level by learning about skeletal animations. This will help your character animations to feel more lifelike when they move thier limbs to do things like walking, running, and attacking.

You will learn how to use the Open Asset Import Library (assimp) to import and export various 3d-model-formats.

Course created by Etay Meiri. Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Z1…

    Course Contents

  • (0:00:00) Intro
  • (0:01:29) Loading models using Assimp
  • (0:27:36) Part 1: Rigging, Skinning, and Animating 3D Models
  • (0:48:21) Part 2: Mapping Vertices of Model to Bones
  • (1:03:15) Part 3: Transformation Matrices
  • (1:19:23) Part 4: Integrating Assimp Matrices into Skinned Mesh Class
  • (1:28:06) Part 5: Integrating Animation Data into Skinned Mesh Class
    Sources

  • Clone the repo at https://github.com/emeiri/ogldev.git. The specific sources are in the following directories:
  • Loading models using Assimp: https://github.com/emeiri/ogldev/blob…
  • Skeletal Animation – Part 1: https://github.com/emeiri/ogldev/blob…
  • Skeletal Animation – Part 2: https://github.com/emeiri/ogldev/blob…
  • Skeletal Animation – Part 3: https://github.com/emeiri/ogldev/blob…
  • Skeletal Animation – Part 4: https://github.com/emeiri/ogldev/blob…
  • Skeletal Animation – Part 5: https://github.com/emeiri/ogldev/blob…
    Build Instructions

  • Linux – each source directory contains a build.sh and/or build_assimp_sandbox.sh script. Simply run this script from within the directory and it will generate a tutorial* executable that matches the index of the tutorial directory.
  • Run the executable from the same directory.
  • Windows – the directory ogldev/Windows/ogldev_vs_2019 contains a Visual Studio 2019 solution file. The relevant projects are:
    • Loading models using Assimp: Tutorial18
    • Skeletal Animation – Part 1: Tutorial24
    • Skeletal Animation – Part 2: Tutorial25, Tutorial25_assimp_sandbox
    • Skeletal Animation – Part 3: Tutorial26
    • Skeletal Animation – Part 4: Tutorial27
    • Skeletal Animation – Part 5: Tutorial28
    Credits

  • Music: https://bensound.com and from the youtube audio library by the artists Huma-Huma and RKVC
  • Image from cleanpng.com by Isbelia
  • Images from pixabay.com by VOLLEX, Gordon Johnson, OpenClipart-Vectors
  • Video from pixabay.com by Timo Herbert

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[#Video #Design] How to Set Up Your Cinema 4D Projects Like a Pro

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How to Set Up Your Cinema 4D Projects Like a Pro

By School of Motion
Published: May 04, 2022

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School of Motion Want a sneak peek at an amazing Holdframe Workshop? Echoic X Ident is a jam-packed animation made by Nidia Dias for Echoic Audio. The 11-second ident is bursting with particle sims, graphic compositions, and bold colors, and is a brilliant display of Nidia’s voice and vision.
While the Workshop focuses creating that perfect, brilliant shot, Nidia has a few great tips for how to set up your Cinema 4D project in order to have a professional workflow.
https://som.bz/3s8Yxvk

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[#Script #Coding] Unreal Engine & C++ Tutorial – 1st Person Shooter Game

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Unreal Engine & C++ Tutorial – 1st Person Shooter Game

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Nov 11, 2021

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freeCodeCamp.org Learn how to use Unreal Engine and C++ to create monster shooter game.

Course created by Fahir from Awesome Tuts. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5c-DuzPdH9iaWYdI0v0uzw
More tutorials from Fahir: https://awesometuts.com/

Assets and Code: https://cdn.fs.teachablecdn.com/HVnF0XHHS3C8GxModarr

    Course Contents

  • (0:00:00) Game Preview
  • (0:02:43) Creating The Player Character
  • (0:22:17) Creating The Character Blueprint
  • (0:29:23) Player Movement
  • (0:37:41) The Projectile Class
  • (0:47:54) Shooting The Projectile
  • (1:02:41) Creating The Enemy And Enemy Animations
  • (1:11:59) AI Perception Component Setup
  • (1:27:58) Detecting The Player With Sight
  • (1:44:34) Animating Enemy’s Movement
  • (1:49:05) Dealing Damage To The Player And Enemy
  • (1:57:27) Gameplay UI
  • (2:04:55) Displaying Countdown Timer
  • (2:20:04) Enemy Health UI
  • (2:26:21) The Door Script
  • (2:34:43) Creating The Level

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[#Video #Design] How to Get Started in Unreal Engine 5

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How to Get Started in Unreal Engine 5

By School of Motion
Published: Jul 07, 2021

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School of Motion DOWNLOAD THIS PROJECT FILE & ASSETS FOR FREE! https://som.bz/3jMhHDF
Unreal Engine 5 is officially here, and it’s pretty fantastic. With incredible power, a bevy of features, and the intuitive controls you’ve come to expect, this free 3D tool is the killer app you need to see to believe.
In this tutorial, 3D Design guru Jonathan Winbush takes you on a tour of the new interface, shows you how to grab assets from MegaScans to build a 3D world, and explore the updates to lighting with Lumins.

Jonathan Winbush | https://www.youtube.com/user/Jonathan…
Unreal Engine 5 Documentation | https://som.bz/3AzwGag

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[#AfterEffects #Video] Make a 3D Character of YOURSELF (Unreal Engine 5 + Metahuman)

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Make a 3D Character of YOURSELF (Unreal Engine 5 + Metahuman)

By Cinecom.net
Published: Dec 15, 2021

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Cinecom.net Learn more about the Creator Z16: http://msi.gm/CreatorZ16Cinecom – Learn how to create and animate a 3D character from yourself using Metahumans and Unreal Engine 5. Use face tracking with your phone and Mixamo for stunning character animations.

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[#Video #Design] Your First Day in ZBrush

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Your First Day in ZBrush


By School of Motion
Published: Aug 10, 2022

“
School of Motion DOWNLOAD THIS PROJECT FILE & ASSETS FOR FREE! https://som.bz/3p313kR
Zbrush is the most powerful digital sculpting software out there, used in industries such as Films, Animation, Games, Collectibles, toys, and more! With it now included in Maxon One, there’s never been a better time for 3D artists to learn ZBrush!  However, getting started in this software can be a little daunting, so let’s explore your first day with ZBrush.

To follow along with this tutorial, download the project files above!

INTERACTIVE ONLINE CLASSES

FREE 10-DAY INTRO COURSE

FOLLOW School of Motion FOR MORE LEARNZ

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[#Video #Design] How to Create Brilliant Shots – A Holdframe Workshop by School of Motion

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How to Create Brilliant Shots – A Holdframe Workshop by School of Motion

By School of Motion
Published: Apr 29, 2022

“
School of Motion Nidia Dias has always been fascinated with the intersection of 3D design and organic movement, and these curiosities inform much of her work as an Art Director and Designer. One of Nidia’s most renowned pieces is a jam-packed animation made for Echoic Audio, award-winning music and sound design studio. The 11-second ident is bursting with particle sims, graphic compositions, and bold colors, and is a brilliant display of Nidia’s voice and vision.
In this Workshop, Nidia takes a deep dive into the making of her Echoic X Ident and talks about using projects as a way to test out new ideas and tools, collaborating with a partner, and using X-Particles and advanced Cinema 4D techniques to realize her singular vision.
https://som.bz/nidia-dias

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[#Video #Design] 3D Live Workshop with Elly Wade

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3D Live Workshop with Elly Wade

By School of Motion
Published: Jun 03, 2022

“
School of Motion Take your first steps into the exciting world of 3D with Maxon trainer Elly Wade! Cinema 4D is the premier solution for 3D design and animation, and we’ll be getting you started with essential tools & techniques you can use immediately, in this free interactive workshop for beginners.

Along with Elly’s awesome demos, we’ll also be doing live Q&A, taking your questions about Cinema 4D and School of Motion’s awesome 3D courses, with Elly and our own 3D guru E.J. Hassenfratz.

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[#Video #Design] 15 Must Know Shortcut Keys in Cinema 4D

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15 Must Know Shortcut Keys in Cinema 4D

By School of Motion
Published: Apr 13, 2022

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School of Motion DOWNLOAD THIS PROJECT FILE & ASSETS FOR FREE! https://som.bz/37JY2jG
If you want to step up your 3D animation and design game, you need to learn keyboard shortcuts in Cinema 4D. Knowing your hotkeys speeds up your workflow and allows you to focus on the creative aspect of the program rather than hunting through mentions to find a certain function.
In this tutorial, we’re going to take you from beginner to keyboard king.

    CONTENTS

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 00:40 – Object Manager/Viewport
  • 05:22 – Viewport/Timeline
  • 09:29 – Cameras/Attributes Manager/Commander/Help
  • 13:56 – Wrap Up

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[#Video #Design] 3D Design with Spline

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3D Design with Spline

By School of Motion
Published: Mar 16, 2022

“
School of Motion DOWNLOAD THIS PROJECT FILE & ASSETS FOR FREE! https://som.bz/3Ji9gdd
Spline is an easy-to-use 3D design tool geared for any designer regardless of their 3D experience. Best of all, it is browser-based and FREE, so literally, anyone can use it no matter what computer you have!
In this tutorial, EJ Hassenfratz will show you how to get started in Spline, design objects, add animation, and export to show your friends!
Learn more about Spline: https://spline.design/

    CONTENTS:

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 01:25 – Getting Started With Spline
  • 09:25 – Material Settings
  • 20:56 – Lighting
  • 22:42 – Animation Basics
  • 26:02 – Modeling
  • 28:08 – Importing Models Into Spline
  • 39:56 – Export
  • 42:09 – Wrap-up

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