3D World 136

The newest issue of 3D World features over 30 pages of exclusive training, including help creating an animation-ready character in Maya, tips for LightWave 3D artists and advice on improving your animation.

There’s also a sneak peak at the upcoming modo 501 and a group test of the latest pro graphics cards, as well as a disc featuring a complete version of Xfrog 4 for Cinema 4D.

On sale in the UK and online: 21 October 2010
On sale in the US: from 18 November 2010

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In the magazine

Moving into tomorrow

In the second part of our survey on the state of motion capture, we explore current trends in the market and trace the evolution of mocap into true performance capture

3D GPU shoot-out

To mark the new generation of Nvidia workstation GPUs, we pit them against the latest AMD models to find out which hardware accelerator rules the roost

Get the most out of LightWave 3D

Work quicker and smarter in NewTek’s 3D package with a set of trade secrets from four leading LightWave artists

Master character creation in Maya

Model a character with rigging and animation in mind. We present a complete workflow packed with key techniques and tricks

Animation shortcuts

Whether you’re animating in a bedroom or a major studio, our bag of tricks can save you hours of frustration

Commentary and analysis from the CG industry

Luxology hits the road with modo: As Luxology takes the defiantly workflow-driven modo 501 to the road, we ask if it’s possible to sell 3D software on the basis of performance alone

Practical training for every major 3D package

Applications covered this issue include: 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage, Lightwave 3D, Poser, Photoshop, After Effects, RealFlow, Xfrog for Cinema 4D

Expanded Projects section

Stay in touch with your peers with this month’s best commercial 3D work

Inspirational imagery

The best new personal artwork from around the world

On test this issue

Houdini 11, Phoenix FD, iPi Desktop Motion Capture, Armari Magnetar F4e-KO

Also in issue 136

• Debrief: Kompost’s VFX supervisor reveals how the studio managed to capture the spirit of childhood for its new charming 30-second spot, Spaceman Stu
• Freeze Frame: Discover how Animal Logic helped Baz Luhrmann resurrect turn-of-the-century Paris for his Moulin Rouge spectacular

On the disc

Software, models, textures and video training worth $547

Xfrog 4.2 for Cinema 4D

Vegetation and organic modelling toolset
As sold for $399

Virtual Lands assets

10 environmental textures and 10 detailed terrains

Nokia E72 model

High quality stock model
As sold for $70

Gnomon video training

10 minutes of expert ZBrush tuition

Gun Pack

For Poser 5+
As sold for $15

Poser World assets

6 diverse content sets

Plus

20 WAV sound effects from soundscalpel

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