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

CARNAGE • The best digital art from the CG community

IMPERIUM5

BONGANI

FUTURE TIDES

OLD SCHOOL MERCEDES

VEST POCKET KODAK MODEL B

CREATING A WHOLE WORLD • James Clarke speaks with the new creative director for animation at Jellyfish Pictures about the studio’s philosophy, leading a team, and the joy of creativity

Words of wisdom • Archie Donato identifies the lessons that can be learned quickly by new creatives in animation

Developing creativity • Archie Donato discusses the creative culture of staff development within the company

THE MAKING OF… Harold HALIBUT • German indie game studio Slow Bros. on fusing Wes Anderson with Monkey Island in a stop-motion video game, and why its “artists-first production values” matter

The art of JONATHAN NICHOLOSON • Paul Hatton learns how the master visualiser found a passion for stunning interior renders

PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERS

LEVEL UP VIDEO GAME ASSETS • AMC Studio artist Mihai Dobrin shares the process and philosophy of his work on Total War: Pharaoh

SCULPT A REPTILIAN CREATURE WITH BITE • Richard Jusuf crafts a production-ready character, using a range of software to make his crocodilian creation a reality

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

MAKE ATMOSPHERIC CONCEPT ART SHOTS • Discover how Nenad Nacevic created a fiery finale to wrap up the dramatic story in his personal project

ANIMATE A CHARACTER WITH MOCAP • Paul Hatton shows you how to transfer motion-capture data onto a digital character model using RADiCAL Live

MY 3D PRINTS ARE FAILING AFTER A SIX-MONTH BREAK, WHAT DO I NEED TO CHECK? • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

STEP BY STEP TROUBLESHOOT YOUR FDM PRINTER

HOW DO I PACK UVs EFFICIENTLY IN BLENDER?

STEP BY STEP PACK UVS WITH BLENDER

IS IT POSSIBLE TO RENDER ON MY IPAD?

STEP BY STEP RENDERING IN CLEO

HOW DO I CREATE A STYLISED WOOD MATERIAL?

Alternative animation • Two of the crew behind The Peasants share how the unique film came together

REALISM AND ABSTRACTION • Co-director Hugh Welchman on why converting live-action to oil painting is no easy task

HEART OF THE ACTION • Capturing The Peasants’ highly charged moments was of vital importance for Hugh Welchman

A TESTY TORNADO • Domantas Lukošius talks about a challenge faced with the vortex

CG meteorites and vortexes for The AA • Visual effects from Absolute form the punchline to many a joke in the comedic ad campaign as drivers evade the most obscure scenarios

EXPANSIVE TOOLKIT • From shoot to screen, several softwares were used as Absolute’s team crafted every trick in the VFX book

RENDERING SOFTWARE • Discover the best rendering options for you with our expert’s selection of some of the top choices available right now

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KeyShot 2023

Redshift 3.5.19

Nvidia Iray

Arnold 7

MacBook Pro M3

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