3D World

3D World magazine is the world's biggest-selling monthly title for the 3D artist covering all aspects of the CG creation, inclduing animation, visual effects, vidoegames and architectural visualisation, and includes expert training in apps such as 3ds max, Maya, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, LightWave, Vue, Photoshop and After Effects. Every issue the magazine features an artist showcase, making of features and reviews of new products.

WELCOME

COLLECTIBLE FIGURES • The best digital art from the CG community

VELOCIRAPTOR FROM JURASSIC PARK

CREATURE SCULPTURE

WHITE FIGHTER

WITCH BEDROOM

THE ECHOES OF ETERNITY - SPEARS

BATMAN - NO GODS NO MASTERS

THE NANITE

ICHABOD CRANE

VANGUARD ARMY

THE GAZE OF THE CHIMPANZEE

JAPANESE-INSPIRED SHRINE

2023: THE STATE OF THE 3D AND DIGITAL INDUSTRY • Welcome to mid-2023, a time when many of us are back in our offices and studios a far cry from three years ago. But what’s changed? A little bit of everything…

BOB CANIGLIA OF BLACKMAGIC DESIGN ON THE DEVELOPING MARKET'S NEEDS

BLENDER FOUNDER TON ROOSENDAAL ANSWERS QUICKFIRE QUESTIONS

LAND TURTLE

GANDALF FAN ART

EMPIRE OF THE CLOUDS

ERT

ANCIENT PORTAL

TIGER JONES

THE LAST OF US ENVIRONMENT FAN ART

STYLISED CHARACTERS

LEARN TO ISOLATE BACKGROUNDS WITH THE DEPTH MAP IN DAVINCI RESOLVE • Natalie Barnard introduces her workflow for creating powerful colour corrections

CONVERT A CUBE INTO A HARD-SURFACE MODEL • Discover how Navid Ahmadi turns a basic shape into a complex, Star Wars-inspired hybrid creation using Blender’s toolset

Technique focus • Incredible 3D artists take us behind their artwork

CREATE A MODERN KITCHEN RENDER • Learn how Sajjad Sardashti forms a spectacular archviz scene

ARE ZSPHERES STILL A VALID METHOD FOR CREATING GEOMETRY IN 2023? • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

STEP BY STEP BASIC ZSPHERES FOR CREATURES

HOW DO I USE VDM BRUSHES IN BLENDER?

STEP BY STEP USING A VDM BRUSH

HOW CAN I KEEP MY NODE GRAPH ORGANISED IN NUKE?

STEP BY STEP ORGANISE YOUR NODE GRAPH

HOW DO I DESTROY OBJECTS IN BLENDER?

JM Blay • The Spanish creative talks us through his foundational moments in 3D, a typical day running his own studio, and the tools used to create his work

WORKING ON A DARING CAMPAIGN

Through the lens of Liaison • As one of the 3D industry’s leading PR and marketing firms turns 25, 3D World uncovers what its clients’ stories reveal about the evolution of visual effects

A history of VFX in 10 Liaison clients • Among the firms Liaison has worked with in its 25-year history, many have left huge marks on the 3D industry

Democratising the building blocks • KitBash3D takes assets to the masses with its new library

EPIC PARTNERSHIP • Bringing KitBash3D assets into Fortnite and beyond

HDR Light Studio • We explore the latest software and hardware tools to see if they are worth your time or money

FREE RESOURCES • Follow the link to download your free files https://bit.ly/3d-world-303

3D World