3D World 137
The newest issue of 3D World features over 30 pages of exclusive training, including a guide to what makes a good UV map, also read about the 100 CG shorts you must see in our lead feature.
Also – assets worth $477 on the free disc.
On sale online: buy issue 137 of 3D World
On sale in the UK: 18 November 2010
On sale in the US: from 13 December 2010
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Download bonus tutorial files
Watch the videos for the creature walk cycle tutorial
Win a copy of Reallusion Power Bundle 4 PRO DELUXE
Watch this month’s short cuts animation
Preview this issue’s free 2011 calendar
In the magazine
UV texturing
Turn an oft-reviled task into a strength with our beginner-friendly primer to UV mapping
Top 100 CG shorts
Need inspiration? We round up the best in 3D animation to help you get those creative juices flowing
Animate an ogre
Use 3ds Max 2011’s Character Animation Toolkit to rig and animate a game character quickly
Watch the videos for the creature walk cycle tutorial
Create realistic spaceships
Expert tips to make your space-faring scenes appear believable and impressive
Rigid body dynamics
There’s destruction aplenty with Houdini 11 this issue – get that cinematic ‘end of the world’ feel
Commentary and analysis from the CG industry
Meet the developer behind the Lagoa simulation system
Practical training for major 3D packages
Applications covered this issue include: 3ds Max, Blender, Houdini, LightWave 3D, Maya, Nuke, SketchUp, Softimage and Vue
Projects
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
Mari 1.0, Cinema 4D R12, PFMatchit 1.0 and MachStudio Pro 2
Also in issue 137
- MPC’s VFX creative director Jake Mengers reveals how the Spots V Stripes ad for Cadbury made the transition from augmented live action to full CG
- Rhythm & Hues’ Bill Westenhofer explains how the studio set about dropping an Abrams tank out of an exploding Hercules in the crowd-pleasing cinematic revival of The A-Team
On the disc
Software, models, textures and video training worth $447
WireCASEe space shuttle model
The Discovery in four file formats, with textures and materials
As sold for $240
TurboSquid cartoon shark
Rigged model with swim cycle, morphs and more
As sold for $129
Runtime DNA sci-fi models
Costume for Victoria 4, plus retro sci-fi props; created by Traveler
As sold for $30
Gnomon video training
19 minutes of expert Photoshop texture painting tuition
Photosculpt textures
20 tileable surfaces
Tronitec planetary textures
Eight otherworldy maps plus planet models
soundscalpel sound effects
25 WAV sound effects
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