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.
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The Gallery • The best digital art from the CG community
The age of acquisitions & mergers • Is it the beginning of the end for small & innovative companies?
Boosting an entire industry • Acquisitions and mergers can make the impossible possible
Epic MegaGrants helping small companies • Supporting open source
SERIOUS PLAY • 3D World talks with Drew Roper, founder of Birmingham-based, award-winning animation company, Yamination Studios
OLD AND NEW TOGETHER • Drew explores the fusion of non-digital and digital processes at the studio
THE SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION • Drew discusses Yamination's work with other studios to develop creative production approaches
Technique focus • Incredible 3D artists take us behind their artwork
RENDER A STRIKING 3D CHARACTER • This month's cover artist breaks down his process and techniques for creating this magical Gandalf model
CREATE CONCEPT ART IN UNREAL ENGINE 5 • Design and overpaint an environment with Ellie Cooper from Athena Productions, using the power of Unreal Engine
RETOPOLOGISE IN BLENDER • Blender is an amazing sculpting package, but what about when you want to go a little further and create good topology?
MODEL A MECH FROM CONCEPT ART • Transform 2D to 3D with Vahid Ghobadi Arfai's step-by-step guide, focusing on the art of mech modelling
Artist Q&A • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills
HOW DO I CREATE A COMPLEX GEOMETRIC PATTERN IN CINEMA 4D?
CAN I RETOPO MY SCULPTING IN ZBRUSH OR DO I HAVE TO GO TO A THIRD PARTY APP?
HOW CAN I CREATE A TILE MATERIAL USING SUBSTANCE DESIGNER?
HOW DO I ADD A JOINT TO A SKINNED MODEL WITHOUT LOSING MY WEIGHT VALUES?
Technique focus • Incredible 3D artists take us behind their artwork
The history of the hologram in pop culture • From Star Wars to volumetric video, we explore advances in holographic tech
The art of CG battles • BlueBolt delivers fierce VFX for the final season of The Last Kingdom
Filmmaker • Co-founder of Butcher Bird Studios, Jason B Milligan gives us an insight into his non-stop work day
FOSTERING GROWTH • Jason B Milligan on his key inspirations, and tips for becoming a versatile artist
Fan-favourite villains return • We go behind the scenes with Digital Domain to explore their incredible VFX work on Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Huion Q11K Pen Tablet
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