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

HOW TO RAISE YOUR DRAGON IN THE WEST • The best digital art from the CG community

SUMMONING

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES DIORAMA

THE MATRIARCH OF SHAMANS

OLD GOD IN THE WOODS • BASED ON THE CONCEPT BY THIAGO LEHMANN (artstation.com/artwork/49dm4n)

SNOW GIRL • BASED ON THE CONCEPT BY ZIM (artstation.com/artwork/g04zdx)

MEMORIES

X-MEN: STORM • SOFTWARE Maya, V-Ray, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, Substance 3D Painter, Mari YEAR CREATED 2023

BUILDING A FEUDAL WORLD • Trevor Hogg learns what it took to recreate Sengoku period Japan for Shōgun

MOUNTAINOUS TASK • Environments had to be designed to ensure narrative continuity throughout

CLIFFSIDE RESCUE • While attempting to rescue a shipwrecked Vasco Rodrigues, Kashigi Yabushige falls down a cliff and into the water below

WAREHOUSE OF PROPS • A huge workshop was assembled to construct domestic objects to populate Shōgun's sets

BY CANDLELIGHT • A fun investigation between the art and special effects departments was into Shōgun's lantern lighting

FLIGHTS OF CREATIVITY • James Clarke speaks to DNEG visual effects supervisor Xavier Bernasconi about working on high-flying WWII series Masters of the Air

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

PRODUCE AN EPIC COLLECTIBLE STATUE • Alessandro Paladdino creates a Diablo-inspired miniature model, explaining his process from ideation to final render

COMBINE SKILLS IN YOUR CONCEPT ART • Gaëlle Seguillon creates a breathtaking fantasy environment by using photogrammetry, kitbashing and more in her workflow

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

DEVELOP HIGH-END MOTION GRAPHICS • Creative director J.M. Blay unlocks the secrets of crafting a symbolic TV-style intro sequence based on the fantasy universe of Mistborn

TAKE FLIGHT WITH HOUDINI'S FEATHER TOOLS • Mario Leone plucks the perfect feather using the new system in the latest Houdini release

CREATE SNOW USING PARTICLE SYSTEMS • Discover how 3D World Editor Rob Redman brings snow to his scenes in After Effects with the help of a handy built-in plugin

CAN I POLY MODEL ON AN IPAD? • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

STEP BY STEP POLYGON MODELLING IN VALENCE 3D

HOW DO I USE CINEMA 4D FILES IN ATLUX?

STEP BY STEP GET STARTED WITH ATLUX

HOW CAN I CONTROL THE INFLUENCE OF LIGHTS IN BLENDER?

STEP BY STEP USE LIGHT AND SHADOW LINKING

HOW DO I CREATE A DOUGHNUT IN BLENDER?

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

Vertex 2024: Our highlights • We look back at a fantastic day meeting the incredible digital art community and learning from talented speakers

MoonRay

3ds Max 2025

Maya 2025

Mudbox 2025

MotionBuilder 2025

Lumion 2024

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