3D World now has its own app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, enabling you to download digital issues directly to your iOS device and read 3D World on the go. The 3D World Magazine app joins our existing Zinio digital edition – and, of course, good old print.

Here, we explain some of the details about the new app. If you have a question that we haven’t addressed, just add a comment and we’ll update this list.

Q: What is the 3D World Magazine app?
A: It’s a free program for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that enables you to purchase, download and read a digital version of 3D World. You can buy a single issue or choose a subscription lasting three, six or 12 issues. If you subscribe, new issues will download automatically. If your device is running iOS 5, your issues will also appear in your Newsstand app.

What do I need to use the app?
An iPad, iPhone or iPod touch running iOS 4.3 or later.

Which issues are available?
Every issue from 147 up.

Can I read these magazines on my desktop or laptop computer?
Not at present.

Can I buy 3D World via the Newsstand app in iOS 5 instead of downloading the 3D World Magazine app?
Yes, although the 3D World Magazine app will be a more convenient way to find issues as you build your collection.

Does this mean you’re ending your Zinio edition?
No: you can still purchase and download issues via Zinio if you prefer. Zinio offers free software for Windows, Mac OS X and iPad.

I subscribe to the print edition of 3D World. Can I transfer my subscription to the new iOS edition?
Sorry, no: Apple doesn’t share the personal information of customers who use its iTunes Store and App Store, so we’re unable to transfer your subscriber information to your Apple account.

I subscribe to the Zinio edition of 3D World. Can I transfer my subscription to the new iOS edition?
Sorry, no: see the above answer.

I subscribe to the print edition of 3D World. Do I also get access to a digital edition as part of that?
Not at present.

When I download an issue, do I get the disc contents?
The official answer is no, we don’t offer any of the disc contents with any digital edition. However, the 3D World team is currently providing any of our own tutorial files that we include on the disc to digital readers. See www.3dworldmag.com/claim for details of what’s available and how to claim your files. We’re working on a more complete and elegant solution that we hope to offer soon.

How about an Android app?
You never know.

UPDATE, 17 OCT: There isn’t a 3D World Magazine app for Android, but you can read 3D World on your Android device using Zinio, which now offers its free Zinio Reader app via the Android Market.

Download the 3D World Magazine app (UK)

Download the 3D World Magazine app (US)

We’ll be constantly updating the glossary for new terms – if you find something missing, let us know by email and we’ll add it in.

Click on a letter to find the term and definition you are looking for…

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

United States
These are the websites of the main US bookstore chains featuring their store locators. Click on the links to find a store near you:

http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/storelocator/stores.aspx?x=y&
http://www.borders.com/online/store/LocatorView
http://www.frys.com/ac/storelocator/index.jsp
http://www.booksamillion.com/storefinder?id=4482617077925
http://www.gohastings.com/custserv/locate_store.cmd

Outside the US, these are the contact details for the distributors that handle 3D World. Just give them a call with your location and they should be able to point you to the nearest 3DW-stocking store.

Australia
Gordon & Gotch, Sydney: (0061) 2 9972 8802

Austria
Morawa, Vienna: (0043) 1 910 76 190

Bahrain
Jashanmal: (00973) 17 22 60 88

Belgium
Imapress, Turnhout: (0032) 14 44 23 10

Brazil
B & White Livros E Revistas, Sao Paulo: (0055) 11 36 73 66 68

China
Shenzhen Westpress Marketing: (0086) 769 5123328

Cyprus
Hellenic Distribution Agency, Lefkosia: (00357) 22 878 500

Canada
LMPI, Montreal: 1-800 263 9661

Denmark
Interpress Danmark, Brøndby: (0045) 3327 7744

Dubai
Jashanmal: (00971) 4 341 9757

Estonia
Rautakirja Estonia, Saku vald, Harjumaa: (00372) 633 6080

Finland
Rautakirja, Vantaa: (00358) 9 852 8429

Germany
WE Saarbach GmbH, Hürth: (0049) 22 3379 9632

Greece
Hellenic Distribution Agency, Athens: (0030) 211 211 4410

Hong Kong
Times Publishing: (00852) 3965 7818

Iceland
Penninn, Reykjavik: (00354) 540 2000

India
Media Star, Mumbai: (0091) 22 2281 5538

Indonesia
Periplus, Jakarta: (0062) 21 4682 1088

Israel
Steimatzky, Bnei Brak:(00972) 3 577 5777

Italy
Intercontinental, Milan: (0039) 2 6707 3227

Japan
Japan Publications Trading Co, Tokyo: (0081) 3 3292 3755

Kuwait
Farajalla: (00965) 243 8129

Lebanon
Levant Distributors, Beirut: (00961) 1 488 444

Malta
Miller Distribution Ltd, Luqa: (00356) 21 66 44 88

Mexico
DIMSA, Matriz DF, Mexico City: (0052) 55 5262 9400

Netherlands
Betapress, Gilze: (0031) 161 457692

New Zealand
Gordon & Gotch, Auckland: (0064) 9 979 3013

Nigeria
Newsstand Agencies,Ikeja-Lagos: (00234) 1 493 6073

Norway
Interpress, Lillestrom: (0047) 22 57 32 13

Philippines
Emerald Headway Distributors, Quezon City: (00632) 647 4744
or Allscript: (0065) 6287 7090

Portugal
International News Portugal, Lisbon: (00351) 21 8982010 or 800-282-010

Poland
Internews, Warsaw: (0048) 22 632 6612

Romania
Hachette Distribution Services, Bucharest: (0040) 31 4078250

Singapore
Allscript: (0065) 6287 7090 or Pansing Distribution: (0065) 6469 1210

Slovenia
Distriest d.o.o., Sezana: (00386) 5 734 2147

Spain
SGEL, Madrid: (0034) 9 1657 6935

South Africa
MCS Caxton International Press, Woodmead, Johannesburg: (0027) 11 602 9800

Sweden
Interpress, Stockholm: (0046) 8 506 506 15

Switzerland
Valora AG, Muttenz:  (0041) 61 467 2020

Taiwan
Multi Arts Corporation: (00886) 2 2505 2288

Thailand
Asia Books, Bangkok: (00662) 715 9000

Turkey
Dünya Süper Dagitim A.S., Istanbul: (0090) 212 440 2424

Outside these nations, we don’t supply newsstands directly. However, you can still buy single issues of 3D World online.

The magazine comes out every four weeks, and copies go on sale throughout the world, in major stores such as Borders, Barnes & Noble and WH Smith. You can also buy copies of 3D World online.

What’s in the magazine?

116 pages of essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in 3D graphics. Our readership ranges from first-time users to senior staff at major international companies such as Electronic Arts and DreamWorks SKG.

Can you be more specific?

Of course. While the exact content of 3D World varies from month to month, every issue of the magazine contains the following things:

• News and analysis of all the latest trends in the 3D industry
• In-depth reports on the hottest new 3D projects
• Detailed, step-by-step technical walkthroughs
• Ten pages of 3D software Q&As
• Artistic and creative advice from professionals at leading international studios
• Impartial reviews of the latest creative hardware and software

Do you have a disc?

Yes. Every issue of 3D World comes with a CD packed full of 3D resources, including full software, exclusive trial and learning editions, models, textures, HDRI files, mocap data and architectural content.

Which 3D software packages do you cover?

More or less all of them. Every issue includes content for 3ds Max, Maya, LightWave 3D, Cinema 4D and Softimage, and most other 3D applications will feature at some point during the year. We also cover Photoshop work for 3D graphics, compositing packages such as After Effects, Shake and Nuke and camera-tracking applications.

Which market sectors do you cover?

Our main focus is animation, visual effects for film and televsion, videogame design, illustration and architectural visualisation. However, we also cover other market sectors, including automotive and industrial design, most notably in the regular specialist supplements to the magazine.

Who writes for 3D World?

3D artists from leading studios including Pixar, Weta Digital, Sony Computer Entertainment and Neoscape. Our contributors have won six Oscars, two BAFTA awards, and more other international awards than we can count. Many are part of the 3D World Advisory Board.

How can I subscribe to 3D World?

We thought you’d never ask. For more information on subscribing to 3D World magazine click here.