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3D Artist issue 42 is out

modelingNew issue of 3D Artist magazine is already released and includes a wealth of tuition for 3ds Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush and Houdini, plus inspiration from across the globe, you’ll find everything you need to improve your workflow, suss out new tools, and generally get to grips with the fast pace of the 3D industry.

Any animation student will understand the fear of a blank page when sitting down to create the next great concept. If you’re looking for tips to achieve perfect stylised characters, from concept to final render, then Teodoru Badiu’s step-by-step modo tutorial will be a blessing in an owl’s disguise!

3D World #157 is out

modelingNew issue of 3D World magazine is coming out. With this new issue you can discover how ILM and Weta created digital heroes for Avengers Assemble. You can also follow Stuart Dearnaley how he use 3ds Max to animate ripples on the surface of a body of water created by falling raindrops. For game artist Antony Ward shows how to reduce the number of polys in models for game engines without compromising on quality. Softimage Certified Instructor Ola Madsen shows you how to create a realistic cloud of dust billowing behind a vehicle. In latest issue you can also find Nejc Polovsak’s Cinema 4D tutorial on creating an animated logo using PolyFX and other MoGraph Effectors.

V-Ray Anniversary Challenge

modelingCGSociety, together with the Chaos Group, is sponsoring the 'A Decisive Moment' competition with the V-Ray render engine at its focus. A decisive moment is the split second when everything changes. It could be an instant from history that altered everything on Earth. Or a pivotal point in time that changed you personally. Perhaps a knockout punch in a heavy weight championship or the last block placed on the Pyramids.

Win a Wacom Cintiq 24HD

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Wacom has put together a customer survey about the Cintiq product line to help the company continue its dedication to offering the best products possible. The questionnaire takes approximately 20 minutes, and everyone that takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win 1 x Cintiq 24HD, 2 x Cintiq 21UX, 1 x Adobe CS Design Standard, 6 x Intuos5 touch M or 40 x Bamboo Stylus solo.

Take the survey before 28 May 2012 for a chance to win.

 

 

 

3D World #156 is out

modelingNew issue of 3D World magazine is coming out. This issue discover how to create stunning scenes with in-depth tutorial. Moreover you can find out how three Soho-based studios employed new techniques and state-of-the-art technology to create fierce creatures, animated environments and a fiery monster for Wrath of the Titans.

Andy Ward shows you how to automate the movement of a character’s clothing in this in-depth rigging tutorial for Maya. With this issue we can also develop and improve your skills in the key areas involved in animating for games by following Antony Ward’s tips and tricks. In tutorial from Digital-Tutors you can learn to create a realistic outdoor render using 3ds Max and mental ray.

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