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In this tutorial, I will show you how to create the above 3D animation using my new favorite 3D program, Art of Illusion a.k.a. "AOI" (a free, java-based open source tool). You can download it here: [link]

The tutorial will also utilize GIMP to assemble the output images into an animated gif. So, if you need a copy of that, you can download it here: [link]

If you're familiar with my other tutorials, you know what to expect: I'll walk you step-by-step through the entire process. A 3D newb, such as myself, should be able to work through the entire project with as little pain as possible. You 3D pros will whiz right through it (of course, pros probably won't be reading this! )

However, if you do find someplace where I've not been clear enough or maybe you need a little bit of additional explanation, please don't hesitate to drop me a line. I'll do my best to help you out.

As usual, I've prepared this tutorial in an html format which you can download to your computer and read at your leisure. So, just download the zip file to a convenient location, like your desktop. Double-click the zip file and move the html file AND the "Tutorial Images" folder to your desktop (the files folder and html file must be in the same location for the images to show up.) Double-click the html file and the tutorial will open.

Take care and I look forward to seeing your results.

Art

Description
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create the above 3D animation using my new favorite 3D program, Art of Illusion a.k.a. "AOI" (a free, java-based open source tool). You can download it here: [link]

The tutorial will also utilize GIMP to assemble the output images into an animated gif. So, if you need a copy of that, you can download it here: [link]

If you're familiar with my other tutorials, you know what to expect: I'll walk you step-by-step through the entire process. A 3D newb, such as myself, should be able to work through the entire project with as little pain as possible. You 3D pros will whiz right through it (of course, pros probably won't be reading this! )

However, if you do find someplace where I've not been clear enough or maybe you need a little bit of additional explanation, please don't hesitate to drop me a line. I'll do my best to help you out.

As usual, I've prepared this tutorial in an html format which you can download to your computer and read at your leisure. So, just download the zip file to a convenient location, like your desktop. Double-click the zip file and move the html file AND the "Tutorial Images" folder to your desktop (the files folder and html file must be in the same location for the images to show up.) Double-click the html file and the tutorial will open.

Take care and I look forward to seeing your results.

Art