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Side Effects releases Houdini 11

Katie — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:52:20 +0000

Faster, easier and more productive, Houdini 11 comes with new FLIP fluid solver, dynamic fracturing tools and a streamlined lighting workflow to give artists more control in their day-to-day work.

36 studio reels that will knock your socks off

Katie — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:47:34 +0000

These are reels from some of the best, hardest working studios in the industry

Can you believe your eyes in the digital world?

Katie — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:11:09 +0000

Whether it's Obama on the beach or the impossibly flawless skin of this month's glossy cover girl, any picture can now be digitally altered to tell an entirely different story. In the age of the airbrush, can we ever really believe our eyes?

Join Pixologic for live ZBrush 4 demos at Siggraph 2010

Katie — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:10:59 +0000

Join Pixologic at their Siggraph booth to watch top renowned film and gaming artists giving live demonstrations of the newest features of ZBrush 4.

Transforming an inferior render into superior artwork

Katie — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:07:55 +0000

Learn how to transform one of those ugly, desaturated renders into a wonderful image that will look phenomenal when compared to its original counterpart.

Essential iPad apps for graphics

Katie — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:01:52 +0000

A list of iPad apps you can use so that you can sketch and draw on the move.

Digital Art Masters: Volume 5 available now

Katie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:09:44 +0000

Features 50 of the finest digital 2d and 3d artists working in the industry today

Create a smash animation with slow-motion effect

Katie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:04:12 +0000

Learn how to use the new mograph 2 module to create a shatter animation with mograph tag.

35 stunning interior renders

Katie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:51:11 +0000

In this web-roundup, Topher Welsh shares 35 of the best interior renders the web has to offer!

Recognising and leveraging your strengths as an artist

Dave — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:11:01 +0000

The possible routes an artist can take are many, but this can mean prospective artists sometimes don't know which road to take, which field to enter, where to focus.

Six million Brits can’t see in 3D

Dave — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:59:15 +0000

Between 10 and 12 per cent of the UK population will miss out on the 3D revolution due to visual impairment, says eye expert

NewTek to show new version of LightWave 3D at SIGGRAPH

Dave — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:52:25 +0000

NewTek will demo the new LightWave3D at SIGGRAPH, and industry experts will show how they use NewTek products in their workflows.

Russ Andersson on the state of the CG industry

Katie — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:25:40 +0000

Russ Andersson, developer of SynthEyes camera tracking software, shares his views on the evolution, current state and future of the CG Industry.

ATI vs Nvidia: who makes the best graphics cards?

Katie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:16:36 +0000

How to choose between GeForce and Radeon

Quality warnings issued over 3DTV

Katie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:13:05 +0000

After years of trial and error, 3D finally hit the mainstream; at least as far as Hollywood was concerned.

Quality warnings issued over 3DTV

Katie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:13:05 +0000

After years of trial and error, 3D finally hit the mainstream; at least as far as Hollywood was concerned.

Quality warnings issued over 3DTV

Katie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:13:05 +0000

After years of trial and error, 3D finally hit the mainstream; at least as far as Hollywood was concerned.

Practising Photoshop CS5’s new features

Katie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:06:07 +0000

A quick look through the new features in Photoshop CS5 and how to use them.

VFX short film: Stranger Danger

Katie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:00:31 +0000

Watch this new short Stranger Danger and find out how Adam Oestergaard created the vfx for his MA thesis at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

100 great graphic designers to follow on Twitter

Katie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:54:56 +0000

The graphic design industry is constantly changing, so Twitter is a great way to stay informed regarding all things design.

50 stunning examples of urban decay photography

Katie — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:00:15 +0000

Urban decay photography is the form of photography that deals with the techniques of taking pictures of deserted buildings and emphasizing their damaged, destroyed look.

Toy Story 3: How Pixar changed animation

Katie — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:54:07 +0000

Where the Disney-owned studio leads, the rest of Hollywood follows. And its latest film, Toy Story 3, is already a hit

Making of 'Military Truck'

Katie — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:43:53 +0000

Moises Gomes shows the production process behind the creation of the Military Truck, an image developed for the portfolio of a games company.

9 things Hollywood has learned about making 3D movies

Katie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:04:01 +0000

On soundstage seven in Columbia Studios Hollywood crews are relearning their trade. Here are nine lessons in 3D movies that Hollywood has learnt.

SketchUp and modo 401 speed modelling

Katie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:59:40 +0000

Interesting capture of a modeling session using SketchUP & modo 401.

SkietchUp and modo 401 speed modelling

Katie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:56:03 +0000

Interesting capture of a modeling session using SketchUP & modo 401

Octane render review

Katie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:51:06 +0000

Review of the world's first GPU based, un-biased, physically based renderer.

An interview with visualisation artist Viktor Fretyan

Katie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:43:22 +0000

Viktor Fretyan, trainee architect and visualisation artist, talks about his CG work and shares some of the stunning images he's created.

Find out what's new in CityEngine 2010

Katie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:52:23 +0000

The new CityEngine 2010 provides a highly improved user experience and includes interactive editing of dynamic city layouts, node-based rule authoring, and a sketching tool for facades.

Bunkspeed launches NVIDIA Quadro GPU-based Bunkspeed SHOT 3D rendering software with iray

Katie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:42:16 +0000

Bunkspeed has announced the release of Bunkspeed SHOT, a completely redesigned 'interactive photograph for 3D data' software application.

40 beautiful matte painting masterpieces

Katie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:34:45 +0000

Here are some amazing examples of matte painting - a technique often used to create landscapes, sets and scenes for movies, TV and print.

Basic principles of digital matte painting

Katie — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:26:26 +0000

Digital Matte Painting is a huge creative field that can add excitement to static film shots. Learn the principles, like set extension, camera mapping, as well as professional tips that matte painters employ.

Interview with Tender3D

Katie — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:33:27 +0000

We grabbed an interview with Eoghan O'Sullivan, Director at the newly launched Tender3D to discuss their new offering, as well as gain some insight into the changes that are happening within the CG industry.

Hi Eoghan, can you tell us a little about why you set up Tender3d.com?

Hi. Well...

The best graphics cards at every price

Katie — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:19:19 +0000

Choosing a graphics cards is a confusing endeavour, so whether you've got $50 to spend or $250, this list should come in handy.

20 excellent examples of motion typography

Katie — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:05:19 +0000

Some fun implementations of both motion typography and kinetic typography, some of which are set to music and poetry, others to spoken words or announcements.

Making of Sunbathing - amazingly realistic crocodile

Katie — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:55:38 +0000

Find out how this photo-realistic 3d model of a crocodile was created.

A guide to 3D display technology: its principles, methods and dangers

Katie — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:44:16 +0000

Whether you buy into the hype or not, it's plain fact that 3D is everywhere these days. Here's a guide to this increasingly popular technology.

World's first 3D commercial + behind the scenes

Katie — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:42:41 +0000

Sony has created the World's first 3D commercial, pioneering the latest 3D production techniques to create a piece that highlights the emotions of football.

Making of 'Uplift Universe'

Katie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:09:02 +0000

Created for CGTalk's 22nd challenge: "Uplift Universe", this image was designed to depict the relationship between humans and aliens.

Release of Cheetah3D 5.5 - adds particle system

Katie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:03:40 +0000

Cheetah 5.5 has been released, with the biggest change in this latest version undoubtedly the addition of a powerful particle system.

The man behind Pixar's 3D films

Katie — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:30:45 +0000

cnet interview with Pixar Animation Studios' stereoscopic supervisor, Bob Whitehill

Up close and personal with Nintendo’s 3DS

Katie — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:12:50 +0000

Nintendo has thrown its hat into the 3D viewing ring with the announcement of its 3DS video game handheld.

Microsoft's no-glasses 3D display watches you while you watch it

Katie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:59:03 +0000

Microsoft's no-glasses 3d system figures out the angle you're watching from and calculates a custom image just for you.

E3 Expo 2010 - 24/7 coverage

Katie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:46:26 +0000

All the exciting announcements, new gameplays, interviews and trailers live from the E3 event

Making of Where She Stares

Katie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:41:36 +0000

Artist, Christopher Ang, painted the face of his friend's wife in Photoshop and explains how you can do the same!

XBOX 360 E3 keynote press conference

Katie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:34:48 +0000

Over two hours' worth of presentations and demos on the XBOX 360 and what's coming soon.

Microsoft unveils Xbox 'Kinect' motion controller

Katie — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:12:05 +0000

Microsoft has revealed final details of its Xbox 360 hands-free motion control system, which it has rebranded Kinect.

Nike World Cup: The Mill makes the Future

Katie — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:00:04 +0000

Interview with The Mill's 3D lead, Tom Bussell, on 'Write the Future' - a 3-minute World Cup themed Nike spot for which The Mill produced 236 VFX shots featuring a CG stadium, Massive crowds and other effects, as a bunch of famous football and sporting stars do their thing....

Create a slick motion graphics reel

Katie — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:11:46 +0000

Alex Donne Johnson shares his process for piecing together a pro-quality showreel, from clip selection to final cut

Graphic animation competition call for entries - $20,000 prize money

Katie — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:04:34 +0000

Take part in Graphic: an online animation competition designed to celebrate the innovation, creativity, and imagination behind the art form.

Big CG Survey 2010: Interview with Luxology

Katie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:23:35 +0000

Brad Peebler, CEO of Luxology took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions on the Big CG Survey and tell us what he thought of Luxology's performance.

CGenie: So once again modo has had a very...

Free CGArena magazine - June-July 2010

Katie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:52:14 +0000

Download the latest issue of this free magazine for CG artists.

No place to hide: New 360-degree video surveillance system uses image stitching technology that ...

Katie — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:04:33 +0000

Traditional surveillance cameras can be of great assistance to law enforcement officers for a range of scenarios, but there are shortfalls.

Adobe announce the release of Photoshop Lightroom 3

Katie — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:53:36 +0000

Adobe has released version 3 of the photo editing software Lightroom.

3D Mountain in 3ds Max

Katie — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:33:08 +0000

Create a simple 3d mountain from a simple plane with the displace modifier and texture with a combination of procedural maps.

Review: Maya Entertainment Creation Suite 2011

Katie — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:59:15 +0000

A review of Autodesk Maya 2011, MotionBuilder 2011, and Mudbox 2011

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I trailer

Katie — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:48:54 +0000

Dumbledore sends Harry, Ron and Hermione to find and destroy all of the lost Horcruxes, but it won't be easy.

The Making of Pixar's Day & Night

Katie — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:41:58 +0000

When Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 hits theaters on June 18, it will feature a new short by Pixar titled "Day & Night."

SIGGRAPH 2010 promo video

Katie — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:34:55 +0000

SIGGRAPH 2010 in LA is the best place in the world to experience the explosive evolution of CG and interactive techniques

Augmented reality edges closer to mainstream

Katie — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:49:26 +0000

A new crop of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists' concepts aim to convince all but the most technophobic that they should be looking at the world through a new set of spectacles.

Houdini 11 sneak peek

Katie — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:43:31 +0000

Take a sneaky peek at the new features in Houdini 11, set to be released this summer.

New DVD release! Thinking Particles Part 1 - An Introduction

Katie — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:32:25 +0000

Get the Eat 3D Thinking Particles training DVD for free when you purchase Thinking Particles R4 from Celbas!

Brickyard VFX builds stellar effects for Panasonic

Katie — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:24:15 +0000

Brickyard VFX's ad transports viewers from the comfort of their living rooms into a galactic journey through space with stellar VFX from Brickyard

How to simulate a torn flag animation using 3ds Max and After Effects

Katie — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:00:55 +0000

Learn how to generate a torn flag animation using cloth simulation, and also how to combine all of the elements - the flag, debris and dust - to create to the final scene in After Effects.

Interview creator of Crazybump

Katie — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:57:41 +0000

Polycount's Ryan Jackson talked recenty with Ryan Clark about the development of Crazybump, a tool most game artists now use in their regular arsenal of tools

Best 45 free 3d models that you can find

Katie — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:53:15 +0000

A compilation of 45 3d models useful for architectural visualization, including 3d cars, bathroom items, furniture, electronics, urban elements and more

Stunning in-game footage and concept art in The Witcher 2

Katie — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:49:20 +0000

What happens when you take a really pretty and successful RPG and then make it prettier? Well you get The Witcher 2, of course!

3D PCs will make a splash at Computex

Katie — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:04:28 +0000

After 3D movies and 3D TVs, it's time for computers to go into the third dimension.

How to freeze a person - part 1/3

Katie — Fri, 28 May 2010 22:05:38 +0000

First of three parts on creating a freeze effect. First part's on shooting and keying.

50 ultra realistic male portrait drawings

Katie — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:58:22 +0000

A couple of these pencil drawings are so realistic, you'll wonder whether they're actually black and white photos.

Painting 32-bit HDRI probe images

Katie — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:10:17 +0000

This video shows how to create, from scratch, an HDRI image using Autodesk Mudbox 2009's 32-bit painting technology. This can then be used for image based lighting in Mudbox (or any other application).

BBC: 3D is a distraction from HD

Katie — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:06:18 +0000

National broadcaster says there's lots of work left in explaining HD to consumers

Impressive showreel by Digital District

Katie — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:00:31 +0000

Sit back and admire this 2010 showreel from creative studio Digital District.

End User Event 2010: VFX, games animation, visualisation, rendering

Katie — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:51:22 +0000

2 days packed with workshops and master classes with national and international expert speakers, for people in the field of 3D visualization, games and animation.

Deep fund cuts threaten game bodies: CEOs respond

Katie — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:34:07 +0000

Execs from within four game-related RDAs discuss the planned £270m spending cuts