CG Whizz

01/09/2021

If you are quickly building a 3D scene and need some models to fill it quickly, or whether you want to take some inspiration from other creative CG work, there are many reasons you may want to download 3D models. There are many online sources where you can find excellent free 3D models across every 3D software format. Below we have listed a few of the best locations to find them....

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/09/01/how-and-where-to-get-free-3d-models/

01/09/2021

High-quality, seamless 3D textures are almost a necessity in good CG artwork. You could go about making your own by taking pictures and transforming them into seamless maps, but this will take a lot of time for each individual texture. Thankfully, there is already an abundance of high-quality free 3D textures on the web, and finding them isn't hard either. Below we have highlighted four of the best websites to find high-quality seamless textures, almost all of which are free!...

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/09/01/how-and-where-to-find-free-3d-textures/

01/09/2021

Maxon's Cinema 4D holds a special place in my heart, It was the first piece of software I used as a 3D artist and the 3D software of choice at my first job. Developed by Maxon 3D, Cinema is a robust piece of software that is genuinely easy to learn in comparison to some other 3D software. The GUI is inviting, the toolsets are intuitive and overall it is just a very user-friendly program....

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/09/01/3-great-beginner-cinema-4d-tutorials/

Maxon's Cinema 4D holds a special place in my heart, It was the first piece of software I used as a 3D artist and the 3D software of choice at my first job. Developed by Maxon 3D, Cinema is a robust..

24/08/2021

High Dynamic Range Images (HDRI's) are panoramic photos that hold large amounts of data, including lighting information, which are usually used to light 3D scenes and environments. Using high-quality HDRI's over standard images can transform your 3D renders from average to great. There are many places to find great HDRI's, below we have highlighted some of the best places you can download high-quality ones, for free....

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/08/24/where-to-get-high-quality-free-hdris/

High Dynamic Range Images (HDRI's) are panoramic photos that hold large amounts of data, including lighting information, which are usually used to light 3D scenes and environments...

24/08/2021

The refractive index of a material describes how fast light travels through it, this is described with a number. It is not necessary to completely understand how it works, only to know why it is important within your 3D work. Using the correct figure when imputing the index of refraction with a 3D material or texture will ensure that you get the most realistic-looking material, with the correct reaction to lighting and environments....

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/08/24/index-of-refraction-lists-to-improve-your-3d-work/

The refractive index of a material describes how fast light travels through it, this is described with a number. It is not necessary to completely understand...

23/08/2021

When starting out as a 3D artist you may find yourself wondering about the meaning of certain words or phrases. The amount of terms used to cover the whole world of CGI is astonishing, so you can be forgiven for not knowing them all, even if you are experienced in the field. As a junior artist learning the trade, how was I supposed to know what a Boolean was or what Caustics were?...

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/08/23/the-best-3d-glossaries-to-improve-your-cgi-knowledge/

When starting out as a 3D artist you may find yourself wondering about the meaning of certain words or phrases. The amount of terms used to cover the whole world of CGI is astonishing, so you can be..

23/08/2021

UV Mapping can be one of the most painful aspects of 3D to artists, especially if you are using complex 3D models. For beginner artists, it can seem a complex process, and even with lots of experience, It can be a strenuous, boring process. For some simple objects, UV mapping may not be necessary, but if you want to create high-quality 3D models with realistic textures, you need to do some UV mapping....

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/08/23/3-great-blender-uv-mapping-basics-tutorials/

UV Mapping can be one of the most painful aspects of 3D to artists, especially if you are using complex 3D models. For beginner artists, it can seem a complex process, and even with lots of experie...

23/08/2021

Blender can be a complicated program to learn as a beginner, and tutorials are a good way to soak up information quickly whilst also following along and producing some creative content of your own. Below we have highlighted three great beginner tutorials which are sure to help beginner-intermediate artists learn more about the greatest piece of open-source 3D software around....

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/08/23/3-of-the-best-beginner-blender-tutorials/

Blender can be a complicated program to learn as a beginner, and tutorials are a good way to soak up information quickly whilst also following along and producing some creative content of your own...

23/08/2021

3D sculpting in Blender can feel like a complex thing to learn for beginners, you may not know where to start or what to do first. This is ok though, as there are some great, simple-to-follow free tutorials out there to help you navigate the basics of 3D sculpting. Below we have linked a couple of them, as well as links to the artist's channels if you wish to check out more of their helpful content....

https://www.cgwhizz.com/2021/08/23/blender-beginner-sculpting-tutorials/

3D sculpting in Blender can feel like a complex thing to learn for beginners, you may not know where to start or what to do first. This is ok though, as there are some great, simple-to-follow free tutorials out there to help you navigate the basics of 3D sculpting. Below we have linked a couple .......