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

ALIKU NADÛ (KUDÛ) • The best digital art from the CG community

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

NEGADUCK

PLANTAGENETS

WE DON'T LET NUMBER 7 OUT ANYMORE

The Gallery • The best digital art from the CG community

STYLISED CHARACTERS • SOFTWARE ZBrush, Maya, XGen, RizomUV, Substance 3D Painter, Arnold, Nuke, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve YEAR CREATED 2023

FUTURE TEMPLATE • Trevor Hogg heads to ground zero to unearth the secrets of The Creator

GUERRILLA TACTICS • Gareth Edwards hasn't altered his indie sensibilities despite directing two Hollywood blockbusters in Godzilla and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

ASSEMBLY REQUIRED • Scenes involving the USS NOMAD's airlock, escape pod and biosphere were captured using StageCraft

EMOTIONAL RINGS • The motion of the rings situated in the heads of Simulants reflected their emotional state

EYE IN THE SKY • A major design task was conceptualising the USS NOMAD space station setting for the third act

Powerful Collaborators • Trevor Hogg rewinds the clock to learn about the spellbinding visual effects in The Wheel of Time Season 2

FINDING THE RIGHT CHANNEL • An effort was made to achieve a more nuanced and believable performance for the channeling

OPENING DOORS WITH WAYGATE VISUAL EFFECTS • Portals take the form of arches known as Waygates, which were given a unique treatment

ATTACK ON THE SEANCHAN FLEET • Moiraine has a fan-pleasing moment at the expense of the Seanchan fleet blockading Falme

CREATE ART WITH SUBSTANCE • Get to grips with Substance 3D Designer, Adobe's powerful material authoring tool growing in popularity among pro artists

NODE OF POSSIBILITIES • Dave Miragliotta introduces the new Spline nodes in Designer

BEYOND THE FEAR • Javier Perez's roadmap to mastering the Designer workflow

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

The Pipeline • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

CREATE A DETAILED FANTASY CHARACTER • Learn how to build a stylised character for your portfolio from scratch using Nicolas Guillet's optimised workflow

DEVELOP A STUNNING VIDEO WITH SUBSTRATE • Mondlicht Studios pushes the boundaries of Unreal Engine 5's new Substrate tool in the creation of the stunning Symphony cinematic

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

HOW TO SCULPT AND TEXTURE A DEMONIC BUST • Build a fearsome character with Elena Leonteva as she explains the details behind her striking project

MAKE EXQUISITE HARD-SURFACE SCENE RENDERS • Sci-fi enthusiast Anton Podvalny creates beautiful 3D artwork using Unreal Engine's powerful tools

HOW DO I MAKE EYES IN NOMAD SCULPT? • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

STEP BY STEP CREATE AN EYE IN NOMAD SCULPT

HOW DO I CREATE FIRE IN CINEMA 4D? • Jake Strumpshaw, Brisbane

STEP BY STEP MAKE FIRE WITH PYRO TAGS

HOW DO I ORGANISE THE OBJECT MANAGER IN CINEMA 4D? • David Harlow, Rotherham

STEP BY STEP KEEP THE C4D OBJECT MANAGER ORGANISED

HOW CAN I CREATE FALLING SNOW IN BLENDER? • Michael Taylor, Nashville

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