In issue 119: we look back over ILM's 34-year history and bring you exclusive images from its effects work on Transformers 2. Plus: software and resources worth $515 on the CD

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IN THE MAGAZINE

Transformers 2
ILM received an Oscar nomination for creating the 14 mechanical stars of the first Transformers movie. For the sequel, we discover how the studio built, rigged and animated not 14 robots, but 45

Transforming the world
Industrial Light & Magic doesn‘t just build Transformers: its innovations have transformed the entire 3D industry. With the help of key studio staff, we look back over 34 years of technical breakthroughs

How much are you worth?
Controversial new website VFXWages promises to tell 3D artists whether their salaries are above or below the average. We investigate how accurate the data is – and whether it really helps in pay negotiations

Practical training for every major 3D package
Applications covered this issue include: 3ds Max, Blender, LightWave 3D, Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, Poser, Softimage, Vue Infinite and V-Ray

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
Terragen 2, Director 11.5, Turtle 5

Also in issue 119

• Debrief: the Bahrain Water Garden City visualisations
• The making of Watchmen‘s Doctor Manhattan
• Oscar winner Ken McGaugh on the magic of Dune
• Letter from Tokyo: Gonzo KK‘s Stephen Cryan

ON THE CD
Software, models, textures and video training worth $515

10 aXYZ design characters
LWO, MAX, OBJ formats
As sold for $94

aXYZ design escalator model
MAX format
As sold for $139

4 Flat Pyramid building models
3DS, MAX, OBJ, W3D, WRL formats
As sold for $223

15 TexturePortal texture sets
With bump, normal and specular maps

14 SoundScalpel audio clips
WAV format
As sold for $45

Content Paradise James Johnson figure pack
Poser format
As sold for $15.99

The Gnomon Workshop video training
18 minutes of character animation tuition