3D World issue 74

IN THE MAGAZINE

Dream worlds
Four complete tutorials on turning imagination into reality: from medieval heroines to futuristic superheroes. Plus: leading artist Pascal Blanche on the making of our other-worldly cover image
 
New year, new job?
Whether you're looking to break into the industry or step up to management, our guide to scaling the 3D careers ladder has all the advice you'll need

The open source revolution
Professional graphics created with free software: fantasy or reality? We interview the key players in the market, and bring you the first of six production diaries from the set of Elephants Dream, the world's first 'open source movie'

Tips and tricks
Simulating ocean waves in Cinema 4D; cover tutorials on WorldBuilder, LightWave, 3ds Max and Cinema 4D; expert tips for Maya, After Effects, XSI, Realsoft 3D, EIAS and Houdini

On test this issue
Project Dogwaffle Professional: an alternative to Painter IX for under $100? Use an ordinary camcorder to record mo-cap data with Simi MotionCap 3D; best 3CCD camcorders on test; MatchMover Pro 4 and particleIllusion 3 for Mac

Plus…
Aardman Animations' painterly new Johnnie Walker ad; how F.E.A.R. redefines the creation of game cinematics; and why 'naming and shaming' non-paying clients should be avoided at all costs...

ON THE CD

WorldBuilder Pro 3.6: worth $429
Turn your dream worlds into reality with this special 3D World edition of the popular landscape-generation package. This version is identical to the original commercial version, but one of the plant libraries has been removed to enable it to fit on the cover CD. Includes full introductory tutorial

Fantasy models from DAZ Productions
High-quality character models, clothing and props, suitable for use in Poser, DAZ Studio and other leading 3D packages. Files include: Victoria 3, Millennium Dragon 1, Veronica Year 3 (armour) and V3 Hooded Cloak One. (Note: to unlock the Victoria 3 character, you need to register online at www.daz3d.com/UpgradeOffer/V3designkit12_05.php).

And much more!
Other disc contents include 55 minutes of KURV studios video training for RealFlow, plus 10 Lynnart models and textures, as sold for $51