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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AGE OF THE APE • Trevor Hogg witnesses first-hand the primate ingenuity involved in making Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

BRANCHING OUT • Whiskytree founder and CEO Jonathan Harb lifts the lid on the studio's story and its phenomenal success in turbulent times

THE GOLDEN AGE OF VFX • Jonathan Harb reflects on VFX in the mid-90s and what's changed since

MAYA | GAFFER | NUKE CREATE GNARLY BATTLE DAMAGE FOR VEHICLES • Whiskytree's CG supervisor J.P. Monroy reveals the studio's process for generating realistic battle scars on fighter planes

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

DESIGN AND RENDER A SPELLBINDING CHARACTER • Ivan Mironenko shares his process for creating a captivating figure in a bewitching scene

HOUDINI 20 BUILD A SELL-OUT STADIUM CROWD • Mario Leone takes to the stage with a step-by-step guide to creating an arena full of cheering people in Houdini

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

AFTER EFFECTS DEVELOP ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE WITH LIGHTNING EFFECTS • Rob Redman delivers a bolt of brilliance with a quick guide to giving your scenes a high-voltage feeling

SOFTWARE: NOMAD SCULPT | PROCREATE CAN I CREATE SMOKE OR FOG EFFECTS ON A MOBILE DEVICE? • Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills

SOFTWARE: DROPBOX | SLACK | FRAME.IO WHAT TOOLS CAN I USE TO MANAGE ARTISTS ON A GLOBAL PROJECT?

SOFTWARE: KEYSHOT | PHOTOSHOP HOW DO I COMPOSITE MY RENDER PASSES WITH KEYSHOT?

SOFTWARE: BLENDER HOW DO I MAKE A T-SHIRT IN BLENDER?

PROJECT INSIGHT Tribute to a sensei • The team at French visual development and game studio Umeshu Lovers walk us through creating their Akira Toriyama-inspired April Fools’ demo

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

Visualising Einstein's past for Netflix • Lux Aeterna honed its expertise in CG to bring the famous physicist's memories back to life for Einstein and the Bomb

EINSTEIN AND THE BOMB • The docu-drama weaves the real words and experiences of Albert Einstein into an emotional narrative streaming on Netflix

DaVinci Resolve 19 • We explore the latest software and hardware tools to see if they are worth your time or money

Fusion Studio 19 • PRICE £230/$295 | COMPANY Blackmagic Design | WEBSITE blackmagicdesign.com

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