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The rules of camera tracking Even on low-budget shorts, bluescreen work is an essential part of the modern VFX artist’s toolkit. Try out these expert tips from 3D World to ease the process and improve the quality of your footage |
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Easy vector compositions Computer Arts newbie Darren Firth demonstrates the advantages of mixing up software packages and uses Flash, FreeHand and Photoshop to tackle the troublesome issues of picking colours and creating random shapes |
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Reeling in new clients Produce a stunning showreel that will command the attention of potential clients… |
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Get started in CG lighting - part two In the second part of 3D World’s guide to CG lighting, we take a look at the advanced lighting tools in LightWave 3D. Follow the walkthrough and create a dazzling set-up |
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Vivid colour effects Photoshop wizard Jort Braam combines abstract images with black and white photography, using gradients, blurs and Blending Modes to create a stunning composited image that’s bursting with colour and movement |
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Create a retro logo Get inspired by movie posters of the 70s to create an illustrative logo with a funky contemporary feel… |
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Robot hordes A key feature of the Xbox 360 is its ability to instance one character thousands of times. 3D World demonstrates how to create a fully textured robot model ready for a next-gen game engine to turn into an instant droid army |
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Texture 3D images – part one Derek Lea explains how to add textured surfaces and tactile elements to 3D renderings in Photoshop. The unique results will reveal a combination of the depth provided by 3D and the painterly freedom of working in 2D |
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