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YouTube Channels for 3D Artists and Game Developers
Learn from the best artists, modelers, developers to advance your gaming career
By Justin Slick Justin Slick Writer Dartmouth College Former Lifewire writer Justin Slick has been creating 3D computer graphics for more than 10 years, specializing in character and environment creation. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email YouTube Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating From blogs to e-books to tutorial sites, the ways to educate yourself and learn new skills online are nearly endless.
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One source that's evolved dramatically since its inception is YouTube. Because of its advertising and monetization options, YouTube has gradually emerged as a legitimate place for publishers to create high-quality education and learning channels. Here are some YouTube channels that are worth following for any digital artist, especially those interested in 3D modeling, design, and game development.
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What We Like Frequently updated tutorials. Easy to understand tutorials.
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Entertaining videos. View tutorials for free. What We Don't Like Somewhat basic concepts....
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Entertaining videos. View tutorials for free. What We Don't Like Somewhat basic concepts.
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Covers some poor programming practices. The New Boston is similar to Lynda.com in that the scope of ...
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Covers some poor programming practices. The New Boston is similar to Lynda.com in that the scope of material varies widely, ranging from basic math to wilderness survival.
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However, if you look through their playlists, it's apparent that the producers have a penchant for technical subjects. There are numerous sets of videos that fit into any game-development curriculum.
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At The New Boston, you'll find tutorial series for 3Ds Max, UDK, Adobe Premiere, and After Effec...
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At The New Boston, you'll find tutorial series for 3Ds Max, UDK, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects. Beyond that, there are lessons on GUI programming, Python, Android and iPhone development, HTML5, and every variation of C, C#, C++, Objective C, and even basic algebra. Visit The New Boston 02
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World of Level Design
What We Like Professionally made videos.
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Very large selection. Perfect for game developers.
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What We Don't Like Some concepts are quite advanced. Ads before every video. One of the problems wit...
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What We Don't Like Some concepts are quite advanced. Ads before every video. One of the problems with instructional channels on YouTube is that some of them like to feed you enticing bits and morsels to get you to pay for a premium service later on.
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World of Level Design has a premium service they'd like to sell you. They plug it occasionally, but never at the expense of the material they offer on YouTube. There are enough solid (and free) instructional videos to warrant a subscription to the channel.
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Videos are focused on UDK, CryEngine, level design, modeling, and asset production in Maya, and the ...
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Videos are focused on UDK, CryEngine, level design, modeling, and asset production in Maya, and the material is clear and to-the-point. Visit World of Level Design 03
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FZD School of Design
What We Like Free design tutorials. Great companion blog.
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Entertaining, educational videos. What We Don't Like Sound quality in videos isn't ideal.
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Videos sometimes flow too quickly. Led by the masterful Feng Zhu, FZDSchool is focused more on conce...
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Videos sometimes flow too quickly. Led by the masterful Feng Zhu, FZDSchool is focused more on concept art, design, and digital painting than 3D production.
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There aren't any Maya/Max tutorials here, but that doesn't mean it's not worth checking out. If you're interested in 3D digital art, you probably possess at least a cursory interest in entertainment design. If you don't, you may want to rethink your stance.
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The more well-rounded you are as an artist, the better off you'll be. As one of the best designers in the industry, Feng Zhu has a lot to teach. Make some popcorn and watch a master at work.
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AcrezHD
What We Like Valuable screencast tutorials. Free to watch videos.
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Available from multiple video sites. What We Don't Like Small selection of videos. Sound quality isn't the best.
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AcrezHD is big and getting bigger all the time. They set themselves apart by focusing on some of the less popular 3D apps instead of reproducing the same bundle of Maya/3DS Max tutorials that can be found all over the internet. They specialize in After Effects and Cinema 4D, but their repertoire also includes RealFlow, Cebas Thinking Particles, and traditional cinematography.
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Zbro Z Plus a Bonus
What We Like Impressive artistic designs.
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Well done screencasts. Moderate video selection.
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There are videos on organic and hard surface sculpting, texturing, anatomy, and design. Still, it's not so much an instructional channel as it is a showcase of one person's dedication to improvement. But you can learn a lot by looking over the shoulder of a talented artist.
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