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.

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HIGHLAND WARRIOR • The best digital art from the CG community

1920s ARCANE HANDHELD CONSOLE • BASED ON THE CONCEPT BY IWSE ZHANG (artstation.com/artwork/g0wANL)

BIG BOY • BASED ON THE CONCEPT BY NESSKAIN (bit.ly/4aaDA6W)

BLAST FURNACE

ZUKO • BASED ON THE CONCEPT BY ATHENA DELA VICTORIA (instagram.com/myrthena)

CYBERPUNK ONI MASK

EPIC SCI-FI PROJECTS • SOFTWARE ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag YEAR CREATED 2023

DRAMA & SPECTACLE • Trevor Hogg gets dangerously close to kaiju to uncover the secrets behind Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

NOVEL THINKING FOR SIMULATIONS • For heavy simulations, some unique techniques had to be adopted to get the desired performance

RECREATING CINEMATIC MOMENTS • Part of the narrative is depicting scenes as if they were from Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island

LOST IN AXIS MUNDI • The environment that went through the most iterations was Axis Mundi, which is a cul-de-sac in the Hollow Earth tunnel networks

INTENTIONAL BLUESCREEN LIGHTING • Years of having to deal with visual effects have caused Jess Hall to alter his approach towards lighting bluescreen

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

REBELS WITH A CAUSE • Trevor Hogg embarks on a galactic journey to uncover the secrets behind Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire

SYNCING UP JIMMY • Anthony Hopkins provided the voice for JC-1435, the robot also known as Jimmy

WATCH OUT FOR THE SPIRES • The arid landscape of Neu-Wodi had to look more threatening for the dramatic aerial sequence

THIS IS NOT A LIGHTSABER • Star Wars established the trend for light generated for swords, but a molten metal twist was given to the two utilised by Nemesis

THE ART OF Surajit Sen • The digital sculptor speaks to Cesci Angell about his thought processes, work on major Indian films, and having a 3D obsession

CREATE STYLISH HAND-PAINTED CHARACTER ART • Video game artist Weston Reid reveals the process for building his stylised Wild West-inspired character

MAKE AN ANIMATION FOR A MOVING VEHICLE • Get revved up with Oscar Juárez as he details how you can create a realistic animation with help from a 3ds Max plugin

10 TIPS FOR MODO 17.0 • How to get the most from Foundry's updated 3D package

ADD RAIN TO RENDERS IN POST-PRODUCTION • 3D World Editor Rob Redman shows you how to build the storytelling in your scenes with dramatic rainstorm effects

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

HOW DO I CREATE CINEMATIC CAMERAS IN KEYSHOT? • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

STEP BY STEP CREATE CINEMATIC SHOTS

HOW DO I QUICKLY ITERATE LIGHTING FOR LOOKDEV USING REDSHIFT AND CINEMA 4D?

STEP BY STEP ITERATE LIGHTING

CAN I BAKE MAPS IN NOMAD SCULPT?

STEP BY STEP BAKE MAPS IN NOMAD SCULPT

HOW DO I CREATE STYLISED GRASS IN BLENDER?

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

Scanning the stars • Matthew McMillion discovers why artist Kazu Hiro turns to 3D scanners when creating special effects makeup for Hollywood's A-listers

One giant leap for volumetric video • 3D World explores Arcturus's...