In issue 125: We go behind the scenes at Weta Digital for a closer look at the much talked about Avatar, before sitting down with the 3D World advisory board for our 2010 industry predictions. Plus software and resources worth $293 on the CD
IN THE MAGAZINE
Avatar
Conceived over a decade ago when the means of realisation didn‘t yet exist, James Cameron‘s Avatar is finally being unleashed. 3D World goes behind the scenes at Weta Digital where creativity meets cutting-edge science, with epic results
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3D in 2010: Evolution or revolution
As the industry recovers from recession, will we see a return to the old order or an uprising in the ranks? We ask our experts to predict the course of 3D in 2010
Commentary and analysis from the CG industry
Inside DirectX 11: The latest changes to Microsoft‘s API for interacting with graphics hardware are a huge advance, but is the technology just for gaming?
Practical training for every major 3D package
Applications covered this issue include: 3ds Max, Softimage, Houdini, LightWave 3D, ZBrush, modo 401, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Vue 8, After Effects, Blender, Carrara,
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
Cheetah3D 5, Foundation Pro, Workstation Specialists WS1400, Maxwell Render 2
Also in issue 125
- Debrief: Taylor James‘ CG recreation of Bermuda
- 3D legends reflect on life-changing work. This issue: Elite creator David Braben talks about the work of George Lucas
- Letter from Soho: Dave Throssell believe geeks will inherit the earth – pointing to the rise of the CG animator from mere technical bloke to director
ON THE CD
Software, models, textures and video training worth $293
TurboSquid cave troll model
3DS, C4D, MAX and OBJ formats
As sold for $149
ShineFX old male model
MAX (3ds Max 9), OBJ and ZTL formats
As sold for $80
DAZ Productions sea creature models
DAZ Studio/Poser format
As sold for $35
9 soundscalpel sound effects
WAV format
Worth $30
PLUS
10 Bit Brush textures in JPEG format with bump maps, and 30 minutes of training, including a 19-minute Gnomon Workshop video on character texturing
