Tutorials > 3DS Max > Modeling

iToo Software has released a new written and video tutorial in which they explain how to stack products on supermarket shelves using RailClone, the procedural modelling tool for 3ds Max. Several principles are covered, including randomising the rotation of objects to add natural variation, sequencing geometry to create patterns of objects, preparing objects from different sources for use in RailClone, nesting RailClone objects and propagating randomisation, switching X/Y Splines for different effects, loading and using Macros from a file and more. Watch it on iToo Software's website.

Ephere has released a new 4 part tutorial by Michael McCarthy on how to create procedural trees and foliage using Ornatrix, which is more commonly used for hair, fur and feathers. Although 3DS Max is used in the demo, the same principles should work with Maya version. Watch the series on Vimeo. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Final.

iToo Software has released a new tutorial for RailClone in which they demonstrate how to create tiled and slate roofs, including hips and ridges. The tutorial covers the principles of using RailClone's clipping features as well as several new features of RailClone 3 such as macros and library presets. Written and video versions are available on the iToo Software website.

Quixel has released two new tutorials by Darryl Johnson about using Megascans with Redshift in 3DS Max for creating environments. The first tutorial takes a look takes a look at the overall process, while the second tutorial looks in detail at using Forest Pack Pro with Megascans Atlases.

Architecture and product visualiser Hrvoje Čop from Studio Niskota has shared a useful tutorial about mastering distance texture Maps. Starting with a description of how they work, Hrvoje goes on to explain how to use V-Ray and Corona Distance Texture maps for render-time booleans, displacement effects, masking and more. Read the full tutorial on Hrvoje's blog.

A tutorial by Paul Neale on how to create a bowl full of berries using 3DS Max's modifier stack and PFlow for a fully procedural workflow. Watch it on YouTube.

A tutorial by Autodesk's Martin Coven with some tips on modeling with Booleans in Max 2017. Watch it on YouTube.

A tutorial by 4DVisual on how to create a tile roof in 3DS Max using the free ATiles script. Watch it on YouTube.