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3D Techniques

3D Applications have so many features that you can use them for quite some time and still learn something new. You can use functionalities that are meant for something specific in ways never before thought of.

In this 3D-Techniques Category, we have some hidden gems, tips, tricks and general workflow optimization Content that will help you work more efficiently and less frustrated.

Should you go to Film School or teach yourself? I did both. Should you go to Film School or teach yourself? I did both.

Should you go to Film School or teach yourself? I did both.

January 2, 2021

You ask yourself if going to film school is worth it or if there’s another way.

How to use the After Effects Wiggle Expression
How to use the After Effects Wiggle Expression

How to use the After Effects Wiggle Expression

May 19, 2020

The Wiggle Expression in After Effects (or ae wiggle for short) is a great way to make objects move randomly, have some sort of idle Movement in character joints, animate a random camera shake, create wobbly text or animate a blinking/flickering light.

The Albedo Map Mystery Revealed The Albedo Map Mystery Revealed

The Albedo Map Mystery Revealed

May 19, 2020

There seems to be quite some hype about Albedo Maps recently, especially in 3D Rendering and Realtime Rendering Applications.

10 best Cinema 4D Textures Resources

10 best Cinema 4D Textures Resources

June 9, 2020

If you are looking for Cinema 4D Textures to use in your C4D Materials, look no more.

Rule of thirds in Film: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works Rule of thirds in Film: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works

Rule of thirds in Film: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works

May 19, 2020

This quite simple rule of thumb, which was first documented in the 18th century, is today used by filmmakers and artists, who want to achieve a more interesting image composition.

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Quick-Tip: Straight Alpha VS Premultiplied Alpha

Quick-Tip: Straight Alpha VS Premultiplied Alpha

May 19, 2020

Have you ever tried figuring out the difference between Straight Alpha and Premultiplied alpha and when to use what?

Perfect Short Film Structure: How Successful Short Films Structure Their Story Perfect Short Film Structure: How Successful Short Films Structure Their Story

Perfect Short Film Structure: How Successful Short Films Structure Their Story

June 9, 2020

You have the technical skills to create a short film, but are trying to get your head around storytelling and structuring your story?

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