Today we’re pleased to introduce the newest member of the Tuts+ family: Cgtuts+. There we’ll be publishing tutorials and video training on software like Autodesk Maya and 3Ds Max, Maxon Cinema 4D, Blender, Zbrush and Mudbox. If you’ve ever wanted to freely learn how to create 3D animations, art or elements for games, now is the time to start!
We’ve launched with a massive 194 minute video training series on how to create art for current gen games. The tutorial was created by the site’s editor, Kaleb Aylsworth, who is currently working as an Environmental 3D Artist on BioShock 2 multiplayer – so he’s got plenty of knowledge and smarts to share!
Go on, open a new tab, check it out, leave a comment, then keep reading to learn more about our plans for the site.
We’ll be publishing a combination of step-by-step written tutorials and screencasts, with preview images and videos so you can see the final result before you invest time in it. At Cgtuts+ we’ll be pioneering the concept of multi-day tutorials, allowing us to produce detailed and in-depth end results without over-complicating the process.
If you think you have the skills to create a screencast or text and image tutorial for Cgtuts+, it’s easy to familiarize yourself with the guidelines and become a tutorial author. We’re hungry for user contributions and pay a negotiated USD rate for each accepted tutorial.
Meet the Editor, Kaleb Aylsworth
Kaleb Aylsworth is an Environmental 3D Artist with over 3 years of professional experience. His is currently employed at Digital Extremes in Canada, and working on Bioshock 2 multiplayer.
Kaleb has a 10 year background in traditional art alongside his extensive industry experience. Though passionate about all aspects of CG, Kaleb’s specialty is creating art for current and next-gen games.
Our First (Mammoth!) Tutorial
As technology evolves, the tools and requirements for creating current-gen game art are constantly changing. In this tutorial we will learn the current game art workflow in its entirety, from the low-poly model all the way to final game-ready asset. We will create a realistic grimy dumpster suitable for any urban setting.
This mammoth video training series features over 194 minutes of video instruction on all aspects of game art creation, including creating the low-poly and high-poly models, the UVW unwrap, baking normal maps from high-poly, and creating diffuse, specular and detail bump textures.
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cool.thanks envato..
Super Coolios – I never actually work on these specific programs but hell, this is convincing enough for me to start diggin’em.
Many Thanks
cool tuts!!
WOW… Coool…..
Awesome …. Thanks
Great!!
Finally i can learn 3D from Tuts+
omg i cant wait to wait some 3D basics… thx so much!!!!!!
just like FRED said ;)
Can this tutorials also make those videos downloadable??just like Aetuts,as i really enjoy these tutorials given by those master,would really appreciate it ,thanks ^^
Thumbs up!
Kaleb Aylsworth you should do great work….
I’m looking for that…
Thanks Envato, this is great…..
Student will learn here in Envato without going to school in the future …. ;)
Holy Sh*T! Wow… This site just keeps getting better and better. You should have a donation page because you guys deserve a reward for all your hard work :) Keep it up
aka subscribing :D
Trust that they’re getting paid with ads on all the sites..
Advertising revenue is actually not nearly enough to cover costs – Plus is what keeps Tuts+ alive :)
I got an answer Skille ;)
Thanks……..
This is just awesome!! I always wanted to learn 3d. but i didn’t like the websites that offer tutorials. Now that Envato is coming up with CGTUTS + i’m looking forward to learn new stuff! :D
Great!
Now all i need is a Final Cut tuts+!
Very, very cool – nice direction for the expansion guys – this will be a MAJOR hit!
oh man this
what i was
waiting lifelong
Cool! I learned how to use 3ds Max in college but haven’t used it in several years. Hopefully you guys put out some Blender tutorials for the ones that don’t want to shell out the big bucks for 3ds Max.
its great, tutspluss goes to 3D and Cinama Tuts
Awesome …. Thanks
Wow, a dream come true.
I hope to see a lot of Cinema 4D, Max and Maya stuff.
Broadcast tutorials would be sick!
BLENDER FTW!
WOW, what an excellent news! I have to learn 3D.
Cool!
That’s what I was waiting for… congrats guys!
Bout time, i hope you guys have some Softimage XSI tuts in the pipeline, that would be nice, because the program is very intuitive and produces results almost as good as Maya. Plus it has a built in compositor, sort of like After Effects. Autodesk also bought them out too.
http://softimage.com/
Good stuff. Good luck with cgtuts!
3Dtuts would be a more suitable name considering vector images, raster images, etc are all CG
I agree.
And, thanks to envato.
Dudes, this is sooo cool! Thanks a lot for all the great stuff you put out here!
Cool. I’m headin’ there now…….. :D
Now i really love envato <3
sounds good. cant wait to see what you come up with for intermediates and pros.
REJOICE!
This keeps getting better and better.
Kudos Guys!
Wicked stuff man! I like!!!
Congratulations! I can see Envato kingdom is spreading month by month, glad to be the resident to learn all these great tutorials! :D
GREAAAATTTTTTTT, loving it
Very Good idea, Invato is ruling the tuts!! nice job!! :o)
…looking forward to seeing some MAYA tuts.
This site is getting better and better. Keep up the good job!
Sweet!!!
I hope to see some Lightwave tutorials for me to follow!
very good job guys!!
thx
Yes!, This is what i’ve been looking for…
The tut+ family is fantastic!
I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY Truly would like to see packaging in 3D…ie. Glass, bottles, boxes…the works!!
Thanks for hearing my annoyance
Amelia