In issue 124: We take a look at the heavyweight effects of Roland Emmerich's 2012, Tippett Studio's photorealistic wolves for gothic fantasy New Moon, plus software and resources worth $1,026 on the CD

IN THE MAGAZINE

The making of 2012
For the VFX industry, the end of the world was only the start of the problem. We discover how Roland Emmerich marshalled 18 separate studios to attempt some of the most ambitious effects ever created for the ultimate disaster movie

Stalking the perfect wolf
Tippett Studio was really put to the test for New Moon, the latest in the Twilight series, with a brief to create five different wolf types. We look at how the studio created the resulting photorealistic wolves.

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Commentary and analysis from the CG industry
The future of web 3D? We discuss the announcement from WebGL concerning native 3D in web browsers, using open standards, and whether it will finally reveal the promised land. Or is it yet another technology that leads to an online cul-de-sac?

Practical training for every major 3D package
Applications covered this issue include: 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Fusion, MotionBuilder, Vue 7.5, Poser, RealFlow 4, Photoshop

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
Cinema 4D 11.5, Mudbox 2010, iClone Pro 4.01, EIAS V8, Softimage 2010,

Also in issue 124

• Debrief: Artillery Studio‘s VFX-driven idents
• 3D legends reflect on life-changing work. This issue: Neoscape‘s Gustavo Capote talks Joseph Kosinski‘s Desert H20use architectural animation
• Letter from Hollywood: Craig Zerouni looks for signs that the continued success of CG blockbusters is encouraging producers to take greater creative risks

ON THE CD
Software, models, textures and video training worth $1,026

The3dStudio.com skyscrapers
3ds Max format
Worth $150 each

Bluebrain 3D/Vectorium3D military models
Available in 3DS, COB, FBX, OBJ, LWO, MAX, MB, and XSI formats
Worth $588

Cornucopia3D models
Vue 7/8 format
As sold for $39

Runtime DNA assets
Poser format
Worth $35

PLUS
17 soundscalpel.com audio effects worth $55, and 13 minutes of training from The Gnomon Workshop