Get 3ds Max Essentials: Volume 2 – on sale now!

| Magazine, News, Products | 29/04/2013 15:48pm maxwpcrop

Master core skills for design, games and VFX work with our new 228-page collection of 3ds Max tutorials, complete with project files and over 14 hours of video training

3D World Gallery: Fille Fleur

| Artwork, Showcase | 10/04/2013 16:00pm backes1

French illustrator Fabrice Backes was the inspiration for this show-stopping image, Fille Fleur

Inspirational 3D illustration from cool Cardiff-based Poked Studio

| Artwork, Showcase | 09/01/2013 14:53pm ▲ Jonathon works predominantly in Blender when creating his 3D illustrations

With a client list that includes MTV, BBC, National Library of Wales, Sony Playstation, Microsoft, Nicklelodean, Penguin Books and Channel 4, we knew Jonathon Ball of Poked Studio in Cardiff must be doing a lot right, so we tracked him down to pick his brain

Expert tips for perfect CG portraits

| Technique, Tutorials | 04/07/2012 16:55pm perfect_portraits

Past 3D World cover artist Francisco A Cortina presents his five killer tips for improving your 3D portrait images

Meet the 3D artist: Teodoru Badiu

| Artwork, Showcase | 28/05/2012 14:29pm Cool 3D art

Fancy looking at some awesome 3D eye candy while also learning about the artist’s inspiration and techniques? Then check out this first post in a new series showcasing some of the best CG work around

Sculpt a sci-fi weapon prop in ZBrush

| Guides, Tutorials | 27/05/2011 10:08am tdw144-t_zbrush-thumb

Scott Spencer of Weta Workshop turns a pulse rifle concept design into a detailed 3D model using ShadowBox and other new tools in ZBrush 4

Paint a demonic creature bust in ZBrush

| Guides, Tutorials | 03/05/2011 17:10pm tdw143-t_zbrush2-thumb

Scott Spencer shows you how to apply Hollywood model-making techniques

Artwork: “Gremlin” by Alex Stratulat

| Artwork, Showcase | 26/04/2011 15:40pm GR_V01_(2)

See Alex Stratulat’s Gremlin image and learn how the 3D artist used his preferred method of poly modelling in Softimage to create the character

Sculpt a demonic creature bust in ZBrush

| Guides, Tutorials | 04/04/2011 16:07pm tdw142-t_zbrush-thumb

Scott Spencer helps you explore form and detailing in your modelling as he creates a demon head

Light a scene for day and night in 3ds Max

| Guides, Tutorials | 05/03/2011 13:50pm tdw141-fundamentals-thumb

Michael McCarthy shows you how to create distinct lighting set-ups for different times of day.

Match textures to camera angles in Photoshop

| Guides, Tutorials | 05/03/2011 13:49pm tdw141-qa_photoshop-thumb

Richard Tilbury shows you how Photoshop’s 3D tools enable you to lay down textures and decals in correct perspective.

Add visual feedback to a depth pass in modo

| Guides, Tutorials | 05/03/2011 13:49pm tdw141-qa_modo-thumb

Fredrik Stenson shows you how to manage your depth-of-field settings to give yourself maximum flexibility in post.

Create brilliant light maps in Gimp

| Guides, Tutorials | 05/03/2011 13:48pm tdw141-qa_gimp_thumb

Cirstyn Bech-Yagher shows you how to assemble your own ‘room’ for lighting interior scenes.

Submit your 3D work for animago Award for free

| Events, News | 23/02/2011 10:55am PR_animagoSTART_2011_EN-_

Digital artists have until 30 June 2011 to submit 3D, visual effects and interactive media work to the animago Award

Shaderlight competition winners announced

| Events, News | 16/02/2011 09:30am ArtVPS_winning_thumb

Three users of Shaderlight for SketchUp have showcased the power of the rendering technology and won top prizes in ArtVPS’ 3D winter wonderland competition