Basics of Alpha Channels w/AM Decals.
This tutorial is divided into 3 parts; the first part describes what an alpha channel is and how to create one in Photoshop, part two is about how to blend images by using an alpha channel, and part three is about how to create images in AM with an alpha channel and why you would want to do that.
Constructing a beveled cube..
The first useful beveled primitive is the cube. Here are the steps for constructing a 50cm beveled cube with 5cm bevels all around it's faces.
Constructing a beveled motor plate.
Modeling a more complex object may be executed through a mix of custom modeling and modification of primitives. Here are the steps for constructing a beveled motor front plate.
Lathing for Newbies v9.
This tutorial is about one of the most common sources of frustration for people who are new to Animation Master, and indeed to 3D modeling in any program. What to do when you try a simple lathe and it goes horribly wrong. I've done that, and so has just about everyone when they started out with A:M.
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Introduction to Animation Mixer in XSI
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