3D World issue 104

IN THE MAGAZINE

50 VFX Tips
Techniques and pointers for successful post production in visual effects. Experts take a look at the following sections:

Preparation & general tips
Greenscreen
Pyrotechnics: smoke and fire
Understanding render layers
Compositing
Grading and colour correction

Machinima
Taking a look at the evolution of Machinima, its break from a reputation of crude animation and its future in the hands of 3D artists

Effect of global recession on 3D
Taking a look at why the 3D industry could very well avoid any fall out from a recession, despite current delays in production and belt tightening

Crowd animation in Doctor Who
Crowd animation software Massive is used in the opening episode of the 2008 series. The first time it has been seen in television

On test this issue
Reviews include: Xtreme 770-T9300 laptop, Nuke 5.0, Antics 3.0, Artlantis Studio 2.0, Maya 2008 Extensions

Your technical questions answered
Applications covered this issue include: Lightwave 3D, Bryce, Carrara, Fusion, Shade, Cinema 4D, XSI, 3ds Max, Shake, Maya

ON THE CD
$178 of assets, including models, textures and training

Turbo Squid Six models plus five textures (3DS, MAX OBJ)
20 Audiomotion mocap sequences (FBX)
Dosch and aXZY effects assets
Gnomonology video training 26-minute Maya tutorial on the basics of sprite rendering
Vue video training Geekatplay Studio‘s tutorial on creating an Asian temple
Plus! Supporting files, quick questions covering a range of 3D software