Textures vs. Materials in 3D Modeling: What’s the Difference?

Wouldn't it be boring if every model in a 3D graphics scene was just gray? That's why in 3D modeling programs like Blender, textures and materials are commonly used; they add character to the models and make them come alive. It's easy to confuse the two, but there is a difference. MUO – Feed
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An Introduction to Hard Surface 3D Modeling

Think about the coolest 3D models you've ever seen—mechs, 3D models of vehicles and buildings, weapon modeling, and other machines all have one thing in common. That thing? Hard surface modeling. MUO – Feed
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10 Hard Surface Modeling Tips and Tricks in Blender

Have you ever seen a 3D model so cool and intricate, it doesn't even look like it was made by a human being? Hard surface modeling is the art of creating hard surface objects, often with an industrial or mechanical inclination. Airplanes, weaponry, and robots are all perfectly suited to the hard surface style. MUO
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How to Use NURBS Curves in 3D Modeling: A Blender Tutorial

NURBS in Blender are the perfect primitive to use when you've got a complicated subject in mind and would prefer to flesh it out procedurally instead of sculpting it or building it piece by piece. They're easy to use and a lot of fun. MUO – Feed
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