Computer Arts
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The 3D World forum is the international meeting place for 3D artists. As well as providing a platform to discuss the latest trends in the industry, the forum also contains news of new job vacancies, the opportunity to receive feedback on your own artwork, and the chance to win prizes in our regular Creative Challenges. If you need technical information, the software-specific sections cover all of the major 3D applications, and our regular users are only too happy to share their knowledge or supply advice.

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The MacFormat forum is the place to come for help and advice about owning, buying and using your Mac. Alternatively just drop in and join the chit-chat with our Mac-friendly clientele. If it's new and it's Apple then you can bet we'll be discussing it here. Want to find our what the latest iPod is like, or which PowerBook you should buy? Simply throw you question to the crowd and get an instant response. Everything you need is here at the MacFormat forum.

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