3D World magazine is the world's biggest-selling monthly title for the 3D artist covering all aspects of the CG creation, inclduing animation, visual effects, vidoegames and architectural visualisation, and includes expert training in apps such as 3ds max, Maya, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, LightWave, Vue, Photoshop and After Effects. Every issue the magazine features an artist showcase, making of features and reviews of new products.
WELCOME • The VFX of The Mandalorian
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR CONTRIBUTORS
HEIST AT THE REFINERY
EMBER
MORRIGAN
WATER GUN
PORTRAIT OF J.R.R. TOLKIEN
SPACE GLADIATOR • YEAR CREATED 2019 SOFTWARE Maya, ZBrush, Mari, Substance Painter, Substance B2M, V-Ray, Photoshop, Nuke
THE MANDALORIAN • ILM DISCUSS A BOUNTY OF VISUAL EFFECTS
HAL HICKEL ON… IN-CAMERA MAGIC
WHAT’S OLD IS NEW
CG AESTHETICS
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THE IDEA FACTORIES • 3D World speaks to those using CG software and technology to analyse, engineer and manufacture the tools of the future
ACRONYMS EXPLAINED • DON’T KNOW YOUR CAD FROM YOUR CAE? DON’T WORRY, 3D WORLD IS HERE TO HELP
34 PRO TIPS FOR FUSION • Whether you use the free version of Resolve’s Fusion or standalone Fusion Studio, these expert tips reveal what this compositing platform can do for you
CONTRIBUTORS
SIMULATE SMALL-SCALE LIQUIDS IN BIFROST • Utilise Bifrost’s powerful tools to create realistic small-scale liquid simulations in Maya
SUBDIVISION MODELLING IN GRAVITY SKETCH • Bring the power of subdivision modelling to VR design
CREATE BLUEBERRIES PROCEDURALLY IN SUBSTANCE DESIGNER • Learn how to replicate complex natural patterns and shapes to create realistic-looking blueberries
PRODUCE A WARM ATMOSPHERE • Give your interiors a warm tone with the effective use of lighting, colour and composition
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WHAT’S AN EASY METHOD FOR CREATING SCALES IN ZBRUSH? • Graham Larsen, Kent
HOW DO I MAKE MY RIG ANIMATOR-PROOF? • Izzy Wood, Chesterfield
HOW CAN I CREATE A SAND MATERIAL USING BLENDER? • Sophie Riddle, London
Technlque focus • Incredible 3D artists take us behind their artwork
A new domain • 25 years on, 3D World discovers how Digital Domain took VFX to new heights for Ron Howard’s Apollo 13
THE TOOLSET • Kelly Port and Matthew Elliott Butler discuss the tools they used to send Apollo 13 into space
Sculpting celebrities • Discover CG artist Hadi Karimi’s striking 3D celebrity likenesses
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Mediatonic’s guide to growing a creative games company • Murder By Numbers game director Ed Fear talks how Mediatonic strives to push boundaries with every new project
Antony Ward • We chat to the experienced artist about life as a freelance generalist
GOING FREELANCE • Antony shares how he got started as a freelancer, and offers his advice
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