Materials / Shaders (210 Tutorials)
Imperfections and Light Textures in your 3D Renders
March 17, 2025
Todd from Greyscalegorilla gives you some tips and tricks on adding imperfections and light textures with gobos to add realism.
How to Choose the Right 3D Renderer, UPDATE: 9 April 2025
March 3, 2025
Choosing the right 3D renderer can enhance the quality and efficiency of your work, opening up new creative possibilities. Here’s a guide!
Material Override and Stylized Presets in V-Ray
February 24, 2025
Learn how to use the new Material Override Option settings in Chaos V-Ray 7 for Rhino. Try V-Ray 7 today for free.
10 Redshift Pro Tips
February 11, 2025
Join Maxon Trainer Elly Wade of Maxon on February 13, 2025 for a special livestream where she shares 10 of her favorite Redshift Pro tips!
Maxon’s SIGGRAPH 2024 Archives Now Available
November 26, 2024
Maxon’s SIGGRAPH 2024 archives, now on YouTube, feature artists showcasing their work and giving great tips for tools in Maxon One.
Recreate the Apple Hello 3D Text + Free Scene File from Greyscalegorilla
November 12, 2024
Nick Campbell from Greyscalegorilla recreates the Apple Hello 3D text with Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Greyscalegorilla Plus. He is sharing the scene file so you can play along, log into…
Maxon Artist Presentations from IBC 2024
October 15, 2024
Watch all the fantastic Artist Presentations from the Maxon Booth at IBC 2024, held in Amsterdam in September 2024.
What’s New in Cinema 4D and Redshift 2025
September 25, 2024
The new features in Cinema 4D and Redshift 2025 are numerous, and the Maxon Training Team walks you through their favorite new features.
Greyscalegorilla: How To Make Better Looking Wood Renders
August 27, 2024
Chad Ashley from Greyscalegorilla has put together a guide to help you get great-looking wood renders using Redshift in Cinema 4D.
Maxon Livestreams from SIGGRAPH 2024 Day 3 is today!
August 1, 2024
Watch Maxon’s livestream from SIGGRAPH 2024 featuring artist presentations and the latest news and updates on Maxon One.
Mastering Frost Materials in Cinema 4D – All Levels
June 4, 2024
Learn how to set up a frost look in Cinema 4D using Greyscalegorilla Frost Surface Imperfection Maps in Redshift, Octane, and Arnold.
Maxon’s NAB 2024 Presentations Archives
May 8, 2024
Watch live or catch the archives of Maxon’s NAB 2024 Presentations, featuring top artists from around the globe.
Unleash Toon Shading Power in Redshift!
May 8, 2024
Chad Ashley from Greyscalegorilla explores the new toon shading system in Redshift to create a painterly watercolor robot effect.
Getting Started with Red Giant Geo (2 Parts)
April 16, 2024
In this duo of tutorials, Chad Perkins walks you through how to get started with Red Giant Geo in these two tutorials.
Fidget Spinner 3D Hard Surface Maya Modeling #mayamonday
April 1, 2024
3DWolf walks you through how to create a Fidget Spinner in Maya, from modeling, adding materials and lighting, and rendering with Arnold.
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