November 2006

Welcome
Issue 15 here we are! This months cover shows our absolutely huge article; A history of special effects in the Star Wars series. An exclusive article by Pierfilippo Sienna, and tons of amazing images spanning the entire star wars series and from on set photographs, to concept art and special effects shots this is not to be missed! We also have a sneak preview of the latest effects from the 5th Harry Potter movie; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Interviews
This month we have 3 great interviews. Liam Kemp ‘Cyberbabe’ creator shows us his passion for the subject, Rodrigue Pralier, now working for EA in Montreal tells us how he is getting on and we talk to traditional animation studio ‘Loose Moose’ about their ever growing capacity for traditional skills as well as 3D.

Tutorials
We have decided to go back to base roots and we will be featuring a few tutorials on the advantages of having traditional skills for Digital work. This month we focus on Studio portrait lighting. An invaluable skill when it comes to lighting and rendering in 3D packages. Don’t say we never do anything for you! We have a Realistic Skin creation Tutorial using ZBrush, 3DSMax and Mental Ray by Sebastien Sonet, some Top Secret z-Brush secrets from Wayne A. Robson, Part 7 of the Swordmaster; Texturing the Hair and Skin, and 2 great ‘Making of’ project overviews from recent gallery images. So! Read on, be inspired, be enlightened and enjoy 3DCreative Magazine.


Interview
Liam Kemp

Interview
Rodrigue Pralier

Interview
Loose Moose Studio

Article
IStar Wars
A History of Special Effects in the Worlds Biggest Movie Franchise

Article
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix - A sneak preview of some of the CG for the new film

Tutorial
Creating Realistic flesh with ZBrush £DSMax and Mental Ray by Sebastien Sonet.

Tutorial
Top Secret Tips & Tricks for ZBrush

Tutorial
Traditional Studio Portrait Lighting - Improve your lighting and rendering with this tradtional skills series

Joan of Arc Complete chracter creation for Maya, LW, C4D & XSi.

This Month part 7 - Texturing Skin & Hair

Galleries
10 of the best images from around the World

Preview of some of the Great Books from Design Studio Press

Making Of
'Surfer Dude'
by Eric Provan

Making Of
'Bad Kitty'
by Tamás Tóthfalussy

     

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