In issue 127: follow our two-part tutorial to learn how to model and render the stunning cover vehicle, read about BioWare's space combat adventure Mass Effect 2, plus software and resources worth $1,140 on the CD

IN THE MAGAZINE

Dream machines
Follow our two-part tutorial and create a Bugatti Veyron with tips in print and video, before making the expensive car look a million dollars rendering with HDRs

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Mass Effect 2
Most games characters live in the Uncanny Valley, but we discover that BioWare‘s RPG Mass Effect 2 is not most games… read this month‘s feature to find out how the developer created the deep space combat adventure

Build a desert buggy
Produce a post-apocalyptic buggy in a desert environment with the help of Marek Denko from VFX studio No Emotion

Commentary and analysis from the CG industry
Cloud computing: new hope for 3D? With Autodesk, mental images and Side Effects all working on new cloud-enabled tools, we assess the impact of today‘s vogue technology on 3D artists

Practical training for every major 3D package
Applications covered this issue include: 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage, modo 401, Cinema 4D, LightWave 3D, Poser, Vue, Shake, V-Ray, Photoshop, Gimp,

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
3D-Coat 3.1, boujou 5, Fusion 6, MotionBuilder 2010, V-Ray for Maya 1.5

Also in issue 127

• Debrief: RealtimeUK‘s work for THQ game Stormbirds
• Freeze Frame: Weta Workshop embrace digital techniques for kids show The WotWots
• Letter from Hollywood: Craig Zerouni talks of the certainty of Avatar receiving the Best Visual Effects award

ON THE CD
Software, models, textures and video training worth $1,140

HDR Light Studio 1.5 demo
Trial software plus sample HDR output

Falling Pixel vehicle models
Various formats
As sold for $842

The3DStudio.com car model
Various formats
As sold for $89

modelLab penny farthing
MAX format
As sold for $70

Arte-3D car model
MAX format
As sold for $60

DAZ Productions boat models
DAZ Studio/Poser
As sold for $24

PLUS
Cornucopia3D car assets in Vue format, 10 seamless textures from Texturama, Gnomon Workshop vehicles video and 17 vehicle audio effects files from soundscalpel worth $55