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

RED HILLS • The best digital art from the CG community

POKÉMON FAN ART

UNDEAD WARRIOR • ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY MIKLÓS LIGETI (artstation.com/artwork/xJvOER)

LAIR OF THE BEAST

PURPLE DINO • ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY OLEKSANDR KAYDA (artstation.com/artwork/8bL5On)

ADVENTURE BOYS • SOFTWARE Maya, ZBrush, SpeedTree, Substance 3D Painter, Photoshop, Mari, Nuke, V-Ray, Mudbox, Yeti, Marvelous Designer, MASH YEAR CREATED 2022

WELL-VERSED IN SPIDER-MAN • Trevor Hogg crosses several artistic dimensions to uncover the secrets behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

KEEPING A CAST OF CHARACTERS IN LINE • Each of Across the Spider-Verse’s characters had to be given their own unique line work

MOOD RING • Each world has its own distinct colour palette that had to remain in sync and cohesive

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS • Tools were developed for the unique needs for each world to ensure artistic authenticity

ACTING THE PART • The film's animators have to become both actors and psychologists in order to create emotionally believable performances from their characters

FINDING CREATIVE FORCE • Trevor Hogg speaks with the artists behind the nine animated shorts created for Star Wars: Visions Volume 2

Aau's Song • Nestled in Cape Town and Galway is South African studio Triggerfish, which unleashes the power of the kyber crystals in Aau's Song

The Bandits of Golak • Consisting of facilities in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Toronto, 88 Pictures was the studio responsible for the Indian-infused brother-sister tale The Bandits of Golak

Journey to the Dark Head • Exploring the yin and yang relationship between the dark and light side of the Force is Journey to the Dark Head by Seoul-based Studio Mir

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

THE ART OF CORNELIUS DÄMMRICH • Paul Hatton learns about the projects that have defined the artist's career, and his early beginnings creating in 3D

SURFACE MODELLING

14 PRO TIPS FOR ZBRUSH WORKFLOW • Oscar Juárez reveals the top tricks you can use to level up your modelling game

MAKE 3D TEXT WITH IMPACT

CREATE STUNNING 3D SCANS WITH PHOTOGRAMMETRY • Pietro Chiovaro introduces the basic process for producing 3D models with the increasingly popular workflow

BUILD A MINIMALIST BEDROOM SCENE • Archviz veteran Alireza Khoshpayam talks through the process he follows for creating cosy adobes

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

WHAT IS A LIVE BOOLEAN IN ZBRUSH AND CAN I USE IT FOR 3D PRINTING? • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

STEP BY STEP USE LIVE BOOLEANS TO SPLIT A MODEL

HOW DO I COMPOSITE IN REAL-TIME USING BLENDER?

STEP BY STEP REAL-TIME COMPOSITING IN BLENDER

HOW DO I IMPORT A MOGRAPH ANIMATION INTO UNREAL ENGINE?

STEP BY STEP IMPORT A C4D MOGRAPH FILE IN UNREAL ENGINE

HOW CAN I CREATE REALISTIC CLOUDS IN BLENDER?

The metaverse will make you a better 3D artist – here's how • Drew Weigel, the executive producer of 3D at Shutterstock, tells us how to increase your skill in 3D design by learning more about the metaverse

Visualising today and tomorrow • 3D World speaks with...