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Introduction to Maya 2012 preview by DigitalTutors

Maya2012 DigitalTutorsDigital-Tutors released a sneak-peek of a preview of their upcoming new training course called „Introduction to Maya 2012“.  The new training is according to Digital-Tutors pleasantly-detailed and brings to the users of Digital-Tutors 10+ hours of training. Starting with introduction of the new release of Autodesk Maya 2012 and presenting his new features and workflow tips. Once the basics are established, the training speed things up and begin with a modeling section, followed by texturing, rigging, animation, dynamics, and finally, lighting and rendering.

Less than one week to join in Animago contest

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Animago is one of the most known international contest around 3D, visual effects & interactive. The animago AWARD has been honouring the best productions in the fields of 3D, visual effects and interactive media in a total of 11 categories since 1997. 3D industry leading companies support many categories in this competition. 

3D mouse integration in LightWave

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3Dconnexion 3D mouse integration has been designed to complement LightWave workflow, from modelling assets to lighting, and working with timelines in Layout. Working with 3d mouse gives you many benefits. In Modeler, a 3D mouse gives freedom to navigate views of models while simultaneously selecting commands and editing models with your traditional mouse. 

Concept Art for Games

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This 45-pages eBook has been written by some of the biggest and best names in the gaming industry and will guide you through the games industry. Each artist will provide you with a tried and tested technique for developing your ideas and turning them into polished concept art. This series will provide you with techniques for tackling games briefs and will demonstrate how those techniques are put into practice. 

 

 

 

Blender 2.5 Character Animation Cookbook

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This book is written by professor of 3D and 2D digital animation, Virgilio Vasconcelos. Book is focused on rigging and animation. By reading this one you can learn how to understand and apply the principles of animation to your characters so your audience believes they’re alive. Dedicated tutorials can be helpful if you want to learn how to create efficient and easy to use character rigs for each body part. 

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