3D World issue 64
Boasting 116 pages packed with features, news, analysis, tips, tutorials and advice, issue 64 of 3D World is an essential read for everyone with a serious interest in 3D graphics.
Liquid genius
Harness the power of fluid simulation: discover how to use the RealFlow software on the CD to recreate our striking cover image
The state of the industry
Our exclusive survey of rates of pay, working hours and job security in each sector of the 3D industry: how does your own job compare?
Get started in animation
New regular section. Master timing, motion and deformation: the essentials of the animator's art. All necessary software provided on the CD
Robots galore!
From Ice Age to heavy metal: discover how Blue Sky Studios textured a cast of thousands for its latest mechanical masterpiece - and lived to tell the tale
Tips and tutorials
Storyboarding for animation, normal mapping for games artists, photorealistic lighting in Maya, creating cloth in 3ds max, and editing mo-cap data in MotionBuilder. Plus tips for Bryce, Carrara, LightWave, Cinema 4D and form*Z
On test this issue
Maya 6.5: essential upgrade, or overpriced? Also: boujou 3, Anark Studio 3, Magpie Pro 2.1 and affordable digital cameras for the 3D artist
Plus
How to promote a new CG studio, your chance to win a £1,850 HP workstation, and films versus TV: leading professionals argue to the death over who has the better job...
On the CD:
Exclusive 3ds max video training
34 minutes of expert tuition on new hybrid organic modelling techiques from Paul Steed of KURV Studios
JENNA 2.22
Your final chance to get a copy of this legendary suite of plug-ins for Cinema 4D, previously sold for $200!
Framestore CFC animatics
A collection of exclusive 'making of' material from the leading UK effects studio's hair-raising new 'Esuvee' ad
Over 100 models and textures
A versatile collection of commercial LWO-format models, supplied by The Epic Software Group, plus 18 high-resolution fully tiling textures
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