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Get started in CG lighting – part one
In this new series of beginners’ tutorials from 3D World, we’ll be exploring the techniques required to create subtle, flexible lighting set-ups. We’ll start with a simple scene, adding complexity as we go
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Painting with light
Recreating the work of an old master, Chuck Anderson uses Photoshop brushes and glow tricks to create stunning light effects that look so real people are sure to look twice. Follow these steps and find out how it’s done
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Creative compositing
By combining 2D and 3D elements you can create breathtaking composites. Hugo Delevante shows you how by explaining the creative process behind his piece Self Residual Image
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Best Practice: Pixel art animation
Trevor Van Meter uses ImageReady’s animation tools to create a ten-frame run cycle for a pixel animation featuring the character he created in issue 117
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Crowd control
3D World shows you how to bring virtual fish to life by creating an underwater flocking simulation with 3ds Max 7’s Crowd system
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Find freedom with FreeHand
As well as being a great vector drawing package, FreeHand is an excellent layout application – offering great freedom and flexibility with imported images and icons…
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Animate your images
Looking to bring your illustrations to life? After Effects expert James Wignall demonstrates the skills needed to transform vector images into a Saul Bass-inspired animated sequence using Illustrator and After Effects
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Trace and paint
Use Adobe Illustrator CS2 to ink and colour a traditional comic-style drawing…
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