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  • Type: all sewn up

    Use to create a bespoke modular typeface and then transform it into handmade 3D letterforms...

  • Poetry in motion

    Motion capture can generate incredibly realistic animation; but only if you have access to cleaned data. We explore the process of cleaning raw optical mocap data for yourself, using only the tools in

  • Gimme some skin!

    To skin a character so that its mesh deforms correctly when its skeleton moves is one of the least-documented aspects of 3D. In this beginner's guide, we set out three of the basic techniques used to do so.

  • Animate stencil graffiti

    Creating stencils is a straightforward process that can produce impressive results. But what if you want to take the technique further? Motion graphics pro Lee Heyward reveals a simple way to animate your stencil designs.

  • Building for speed, part two

    In the concluding part of 3D World's tutorial on creating a vehicle for a next-gen game, we look at the process of texturing the car and exporting the file ready for use.

  • Ultimate realism

    For photorealistic 'virtual photography' work, many artists call upon final gathering. Discover how to harness this powerful technique to create a lighting set-up that mimics that of a real photo studio.

  • The rule of three

    A firmly established convention in cinematography, three-point lighting has also become one of the foundations for CG lighting.

  • The war zone, part three

    In the final part of Photoshop's guide to producing a professional-quality VFX shot, we bring all of our disparate effects elements together in and focus on polishing the details

  • Digital glitch effects

    Dstrukt's Chris James Hewitt believes third-party plug-ins can change the way you work in Photoshop forever. Here he reveals a great way to create realistic glitch effects to roughen-up your moving image work.

  • Dynamic credit sequences

    Produce a short, explosive credit sequence using Adobe Premiere 2.0 and After Effects 7.0.
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