3D World 151 – Bolder renders, Aardman, ZBrush and more!
In issue 151, you’ll find all the tips and techniques you need to make your renders bolder, brighter and more beautiful
Also this issue: Our careers feature explains how to rise to the top of your game and our expert tutorials will help you to take your work to the next level. Plus: behind the scenes of Aardman’s festive feature film, Arthur Christmas
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Find out what’s in the magazine
Find out what’s on the disc (print edition only)
This issue’s files and videos
Download reference screenshots for this issue’s expert tips for Cinema 4D (ZIP, 2.9MB)
Watch the video and download files for Michael McCarthy’s bevelling Q&A for 3ds Max
Watch the video and download files for Tom Skelton’s light wrap Q&A for After Effects
Watch the video and download files for Rob Redman’s photo-integration Q&A for Cinema 4D
Download reference screenshots for Antony Ward’s gimbal lock Q&A for Maya (ZIP, 451K)
Watch the video and download files for Navid Bagherzadeh’s figure-removal Q&A for Nuke
Download reference screenshots for Ola Madsen’s HDR environment map Q&A for Softimage (ZIP, 325K)
The video for this issue’s ZBrush tutorial from Scott Spencer will be available soon
In the magazine
Climb the career ladder
Follow our 10-point plan to rise through the ranks of the CG industry, as we guide you from junior artist to supervisor
The gift of Aardman
Find out how Aardman Animations rose to the challenge of stereoscopy with its new CG film, Arthur Christmas.
ZBrush renders
Scott Spencer shows you how to export your ZBrush models for rendering in Maya and other apps
Cinema 4D tips
Work smarter in C4D as four artists share their tricks to take your projects to the next level
Creative caustics
James Cutler makes light work of dispersion effects in V-Ray with his walkthrough on caustics
Light indoor spaces
Create realistic indoor scenes as Mike Griggs looks at techniques for lighting an interior environment
Games textures
Essential tips from videogames specialist Antony Ward
Inspirational imagery and projects
New 3D artwork showcasing a range of styles, from science fiction figures to photorealistic portraits, and our selection of the best new commercial and short-form 3D work.
On test
Poser 9, Poser Pro 2012, 3D Automated Motion Systems 2.5, Scan 3XS 4U and Wired2Fire Wired2-3D Ultima
Also in this issue
- Questions & Answers: expert solutions to all your 3D queries
- How a lack of government funding is forcing the UK’s TV animation industry to look overseas
- The creative process behind The Mill’s new spot for Audi
- How Norwegian folklore was brought to life in André Øvredal’s monster hit, The Troll Hunter
On the disc (print edition only)
Two Evermotion tree models from Archmodels Vol 100, versatile 3docean glass textures, four furniture models in a choice of file formats from CGworld and lots more!
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