/ 2026-04-24T07:15:29+00:00 / /lib/tpl/dazdoccenter/images/favicon.ico text/html 2025-06-25T19:16:16+00:00 /public/read_me/index/110558/file_list <h1 id="file_list">File List</h1> <div class="level1"> <p> Below is a list of files provided by the <a href="/public/read_me/index/110558/start" class="wikilink1" title="public:read_me:index:110558:start">Cruising Canals in 3D - Modelling Narrowboats and Water Scenes</a> product. </p> <p> <h2 id="core">Core</h2> <div class="level2"> </div> <!-- EDIT1 PLUGIN_INCLUDE_START "public:read_me:index:110558:file_list_core" [0-] --><div class="plugin_include_content plugin_include__public:read_me:index:110558:file_list_core"> <div class="level2"> <p> <h2 id="cruising_canals_in_3d_-_modelling_narrowboats_and_water_scenes">Cruising Canals in 3D - Modelling Narrowboats and Water Scenes</h2> <div class="level2"> <ul> <li class="level1 node"><div class="li"> <strong>Content :</strong></div> <ul> <li class="level2"><div class="li"> /General/Digital Art Live/Cruising Canals in 3D - Modelling Narrowboats and Water Scenes/CrusingCanalsIn3D.mp4</div> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </p> </div> <!-- EDIT3 PLUGIN_INCLUDE_EDITBTN "public:read_me:index:110558:file_list_core" [0-] --><!-- EDIT2 PLUGIN_INCLUDE_END "public:read_me:index:110558:file_list_core" [0-] --></div> <div class="level2"> </div> </p> </div> text/html 2025-06-25T19:16:16+00:00 /public/read_me/index/110558/file_list_core <h1 id="core">Core</h1> <div class="level1"> <p> <h2 id="cruising_canals_in_3d_-_modelling_narrowboats_and_water_scenes">Cruising Canals in 3D - Modelling Narrowboats and Water Scenes</h2> <div class="level2"> <ul> <li class="level1 node"><div class="li"> <strong>Content :</strong></div> <ul> <li class="level2"><div class="li"> /General/Digital Art Live/Cruising Canals in 3D - Modelling Narrowboats and Water Scenes/CrusingCanalsIn3D.mp4</div> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </p> </div> text/html 2025-06-25T19:16:16+00:00 /public/read_me/index/110558/start <h1 id="cruising_canals_in_3d_-_modelling_narrowboats_and_water_scenes">Cruising Canals in 3D - Modelling Narrowboats and Water Scenes</h1> <div class="level1"> <p> <a href="/lib/exe/fetch.php?tok=141056&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fgcdn.daz3d.com%2Fp%2F110558%2Fi%2Fcruisingcanalsin3dmodellingnarrowboatsandwaterscenes00thumbdaz3d.jpg" class="media" target="_blank" title="https://gcdn.daz3d.com/p/110558/i/cruisingcanalsin3dmodellingnarrowboatsandwaterscenes00thumbdaz3d.jpg" rel="noopener"><img src="/lib/exe/fetch.php?w=500&amp;h=650&amp;tok=6745bd&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fgcdn.daz3d.com%2Fp%2F110558%2Fi%2Fcruisingcanalsin3dmodellingnarrowboatsandwaterscenes00thumbdaz3d.jpg" class="media" title="Click for original" alt="Click for original" width="500" height="650" /></a> </p> <div class="table sectionedit1"><table class="inline" style="min-width: 0px; width: 500px;"> <col style="width: 150px" /> <tr class="row0"> <th class="col0 rightalign"> Product Name: </th><td class="col1 leftalign"> <a href="https://www.daz3d.com/cruising-canals-in-3d--modelling-narrowboats-and-water-scenes" class="urlextern" target="_blank" title="https://www.daz3d.com/cruising-canals-in-3d--modelling-narrowboats-and-water-scenes" rel="nofollow noopener">Cruising Canals in 3D - Modelling Narrowboats and Water Scenes</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="row1"> <th class="col0 rightalign"> Product ID: </th><td class="col1 leftalign"> 110558 </td> </tr> <tr class="row2"> <th class="col0 rightalign"> Published Artist(s): </th><td class="col1 leftalign"> <a href="https://www.daz3d.com/digital-art-live/" class="urlextern" target="_blank" title="https://www.daz3d.com/digital-art-live/" rel="nofollow noopener">Digital Art Live</a>, <a href="https://www.daz3d.com/tangoalpha/" class="urlextern" target="_blank" title="https://www.daz3d.com/tangoalpha/" rel="nofollow noopener">TangoAlpha</a> </td> </tr> <tr class="row3"> <th class="col0 rightalign"> Created By: </th><td class="col1 leftalign"> N/A </td> </tr> <tr class="row4"> <th class="col0 rightalign"> Release Date: </th><td class="col1 leftalign"> 2025-07-07 </td> </tr> </table></div> <!-- EDIT1 TABLE [156-552] --> <h2 id="product_information">Product Information</h2> <div class="level2"> <ul> <li class="level1"><div class="li"> Required Products: <em>None</em><br/> </div> </li> </ul> <p> Step aboard for a captivating journey into canal-side 3D creativity with <abbr title="Digital Art Zone">DAZ</abbr> Published Artist TangoAlpha (Tim Arnot). In this video, you&#039;ll explore the real-world inspiration, technical modeling, and smart workflow decisions behind Tim’s canal-themed 3D assets—specifically the Oxford Isis Lock Set, a fleet of narrowboats, and his evolving marina environments. Guided by a relaxed, interview-style conversation, Tim walks you through his process using on-location photography, Google Earth references, and first-hand canal knowledge. You’ll discover how he translates real-life details into flexible, optimized 3D props ready for <abbr title="Digital Art Zone">DAZ</abbr> Studio—and how you can use similar strategies in your own work. If you’re a scene-builder, prop maker, or storytelling artist, you&#039;ll find that this presentation offers rare behind-the-scenes insight into crafting environments with character, purpose, and charm. What You&#039;ll Learn: Turning Reality into Render-Ready Learn how real-world photography and digital measurements shaped a faithful 3D version of Oxford’s Isis Lock and canal bridges. Smart Rigging &amp; Morphing Techniques Understand how to set up animated lock gates, crank wheels, and flowing water morphs for immersive realism. Modeling for Performance vs. Detail See how Tim balances low-poly background boats with detailed hero models, including a full interior narrowboat. Texture Efficiency &amp; Reusability Explore how single-map materials and custom liveries streamline your workflow without sacrificing style. Modular Builds for Expandable Scenes Get a sneak peek at Tim’s upcoming Marina add-on and how modularity lets you create larger, more varied environments over time. Perfect For: Digital artists using <abbr title="Digital Art Zone">DAZ</abbr> Studio who want to build richly detailed, authentic outdoor scenes—especially those curious about waterways, historical realism, or set-building with storytelling potential. Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes Format: MP4 recording with screen share and audio narration Presenter: TangoAlpha (Tim Arnot), interviewed by Paul Bussey (Digital Art Live) About the presenter TangoAlpha Tim is a UK-based <abbr title="Digital Art Zone">DAZ</abbr> Published Artist with a background in electronics and software engineering. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, he earned his Private Pilot Licence in 2005, which sparked his interest in flight simming and eventually 3D modelling through scenery creation. Starting with GMax and Carrara, he transitioned from building airports to crafting detailed environments for <abbr title="Digital Art Zone">DAZ</abbr> Studio. Today, he primarily uses Blender and Substance Painter. The name TangoAlpha comes from his initials in the aviation phonetic alphabet. Tim also runs a retro computing YouTube channel, Tim’s Retro Corner, and maintains a keen interest in vintage tech. </p> </div> <h2 id="product_notes">Product Notes</h2> <div class="level2"> </div> <h3 id="installation_packages">Installation Packages</h3> <div class="level3"> <p> Below is a list of the installation package types provided by this product. 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