Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Discover how you make a science-fiction movie that’s in touch with its past, as trevor Hogg talks to ILM’s John Knoll.

The Art Of Droids

Self-taught artist Paul Johnson shares his droid renders and explains why Autodesk’s ART renderer is perfect for astromechs.

Materials: Luminous Surfaces

In our ongoing series exploring materials and shaders, this issue we look at luminous surfaces.

Marvelous Designer

In the next instalment of our Bootcamp series, we explore Marvelous Designer, the amazing application for creating clothing for digital content creation.

Silo The Little Modeller That Can

After garnering popularity with its modelling zen approach, Silo quickly became a staple for many. But then it went quiet

In Deep Trouble

Trevor Hogg deep dives into the visual effects of The Meg with insights from Adrian de Wet, Scanline, DNEG and Sony Pictures Imageworks

Create Sci-fi Scenes

Oscar Jurez demonstrates his method for producing a futuristic scene

Creature Tales How MPC Crafts Its Characters

Industry pros at VFX powerhouse MPC share their approaches to modelling, rigging, grooming and lookdev secrets from some of the studios latest films.

15 Tips To Master Zbrush

Three A-list artists share their tips to give your ZBrush skills that Hollywood finish.

Brexit And The VFX Industry

Digital Domain co-founder Scott Ross takes an in-depth dive into the VFX industry and the possible benefits and detriments that may come about as a result of Brexit

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How Do I Simulate A Flag In A Storm?

How Do I Simulate A Flag In A Storm?

Vertex 2018: The Future Of Digital Humans

Rob Redman, co-host of Vertex, shares his thoughts on the emerging theme of the day

MaterIals: DIffuse

In our first 3D Essentials exploring materials, let’s look at Diffuse properties

Is It Possible To Set Up IK On A Chain With More Than Four Joints?

Is It Possible To Set Up Ik On A Chain With More Than Four Joints?

Make Vehicle Animations With Iclone 7

Discover an easy method for creating four-wheel vehicle animations using iClone 7

Master Procedural Modelling

Learn how to combine modular geometry with procedural modelling to create detailed architectural environments

Create Action Figure Articulation

A step-by-step guide to creating your own articulated action figure toy

Add Houdini Engine To Your Toolkit

Discover how to utilise the power of Houdini within other applications

The New Source Of Great Materials

Allegorithmic’s Dr. Sébastien Deguy explains why Substance Source is a game changer for texture artists.

Star Wars Kit - Bashing

Ansel Hsiao shares his process to add hull panels and details to a Star Wars themed spaceship using 3ds Max.

Inside CVD VFX

How one studio across the Vancouver Harbour is doing things a little differently

How Can I Create A Simple Leather Material Using Substance Designer?

Steve Ive, New York

Materials: Normal Maps

As we continue to explore materials and shaders, this month we focus our attention on Normal maps

Through The Uncanny Valley

3D character and portrait artist Ian Spriggs reveals his expert tips for creating a lifelike digital human

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Inside Oculus Medium

Oculus Medium’s creator Brian Sharp explains how sculpting in virtual reality could shape the future of CG art.

Sensing A Virtual Opportunity

Trevor Hogg meets the team behind breakthrough VR animation Invasion! to learn what the future has in store for the medium.

Motion Capture For The Masses

Meet the team and tech behind RADiCAL, an AI-powered solution that turns any 2D video into 3D human motion

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