vue tutorials
Learning 3d software
Low polygon tree with The Plant Factory
Most tree models shipped with Vue have more than 30000 polygons. See how to create nice looking trees with less than 6000 polygons for your ecosystems
Getting more realistic distributions in Vue ecosystems
Vue ecosystems are a nice feature, but the distribution of items is often too regular. This tutorial shows how to get natural looking clusters of objects in Vue ecosystems.
Using Crazybump with Vue
This tutorial will show how to create very realistic bump maps for terrains or other Vue objects with a fascinating app called Crazybump.
Geocontrol 2 Vue - part 2
This is the second part of this tutorial showing how to use Geocontrol 2 terrains in Vue. Here you will learn how to distribute materials on your terrain in Vue using Geocontrol selectors.
Geocontrol 2 Vue - part 1
This is the first part of a tutorial showing how to use Geocontrol 2 terrains in Vue. It will show you how to export the terrain from Geocontrol and import it back into Vue.
Realistic rocks in Vue
While rocks in Vue seem more varied in shape and look better in their default state than the ones in Bryce, they are generally not suitable for closeups unless you tweak them a bit.
Custom leaves for Vue trees
This tutorial shows how to use the Digarts Jungle DVD products to make custom tree branches materials for Vue. This is a first step in making your own trees.