In this tutorial you will learn how to create realistic vector fire, using the Gradient Mesh Tool and Screen Blending mode. Believe me, there’s nothing overly complicated. Let’s strike a match!
Model A Wooden Chair In Cinema4D

In this tutorial author Dogacan Bilgili will be guiding us through the process of modeling a wooden chair in Cinema4D using a combination of splines, nurbs and the plug-in “PathDeformerLite”. Over the course of this tutorial, you will learn simple techniques for creating geometry quickly and effectively. Dogacan will also briefly explain material creation, lighting and rendering.
Color Correction In After Effects With Color Finesse – Day 1

This tutorial is broken into two parts. In this first part we’ll cover the basic knowledge of how to do color correction and how to navigate the Color Finesse UI from within After Effects. Tomorrow we’ll be doing a bit more of a hands on tutorial walk-through of correcting a series of HD and SD images.
Create a Shimmering Cityscape in Perspective, Using Illustrator CS5

The Perspective tools in Illustrator CS5 make it a lot easier to draw in perfect one, two or three-point perspective. Using symbols in conjunction with the Perspective tools will make quick work of this stylized cityscape.
Create a Quick Spring, Holiday Scene in Illustrator

Whether Easter is a religious holiday for you or not, if you live in the US, then you’ll likely be buying some chocolates and answering some Easter Bunny questions to your kids or nephews. You may even get some client requests for this type of scene, so learn how to put it together using the Ellipse Tool and the Paintbrush Tool. Today we’ll build this cute, holiday scene composed of a bunny and pastel eggs.
The Complete View-Model Tutorial – Day 1

Follow artist Ben Henry as he guides us through the creation of a Team Fortress 2 inspired view-model weapon for use in Value’s Source Engine. In Day 1, Ben will start the project off by modeling and Uvmapping an Axe for a TF2 character in 3D Studio Max.
Create Awesome Abstract Illustrations Using Stock Art From Visual Freaks

Some people might not realize how fun and easy it can be to create an awesome illustration with just a few pieces of stock art elements. In today’s tutorial we will demonstrate how to create an abstract illustration using a few pieces of stock art from Visual Freaks’ Organic CG Art Pack and just some basic knowledge of Photoshop. Let’s get started!
Silky Eye-Catching Graphic Opener

In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a beautiful silky effect you can use as an animation intro. We will use three plug-ins from the Trapcode Suite… so be sure you to head over to Red Giant Software if you don’t already have them! Enjoy watching!
Vector Pack: Bikini Models

We have a new set of vector illustrations available exclusively for Tuts+ Premium. In this pack you will find a great selection of cute models relaxing on the beach.

