CGSociety chatted to Guss Gustavo, who showed us how he created ‘The Audience will listen: 1990’, a 3D replica of Steve Vai's guitar. It's so lifelike you will be tempted to put your fingers into your monitor to pluck its G-string.
At SIGGRAPH 2007, all the booths have been dismantled and the bars emptied. Read our diary for a recap of all the latest products, animations, innovations, techniques and emerging technologies.
Ballistic books sold like hot cakes at SIGGRAPH, particularly d'artiste Character Modeling 2, EXPOSÉ 5 and ESSENCE: The Face. Find out why they were loved so much, by flicking through our nifty online book previewers. Don't forget, CGSociety members receive free shipping.
These are awesome! Not only is the featured artwork stunning, not only are the tutorials revealing, but the books themselves are works of art.
Larry W. Bowman, Academic Director, the Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Steven Stahlberg is back to teach his Cybergirl v7.0. In this CGWorkshop, the 3D Master will outline the elements required to model, texture and accessorize the female form in 3D. Hurry, Steven's courses always sell very quickly.
I think I learned more in the workshop than I learned entirely in college.”
Joseph Blanco, Cybergirl v6.0
Want to create 3D monsters, humans or maybe monstrous humans? Only a few days left to join the 'Low Polygon Character Modeling 3' CGWorkshop with author and certified instructor, Michele Bousquet. The course will cover different kinds of character models from people to multi-limbed monsters. Here's what a recent student said about the course:
I learned ... how to create good quality models that will doubtlessly help me with my personal animation projects and with my career in 3D wherever that may take me."
James Mallard, Student, Low Polygon Character Modeling I
The Art of Digital Exhibition is a world-class collection of digital art to be staged in October-November in San Diego at the Lyceum Theatre Gallery. So many people have asked for extra time, the organizers have shifted the deadline until August 20, 2007. Be sure to gather your best and submit before next Monday.
See what our amazing community is creating and talking about in the CGTalk Gallery, CGPortfolios and forums.
Create something!
Mike Hepburn
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SIGGRAPH 2007
CGSociety was there in force! Take a trip with us to discover all the gems amongst the hustle and bustle.
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Ballistic @ SIGGRAPH
d'artiste Character Modeling 2, EXPOSÉ 5 and ESSENCE: The Face were all big sellers.
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Stahlberg Workshop
CGWorkshops is very happy to announce Steven Stahlbergs's seventh workshop!
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Low Poly Character Modeling CGWorkshop
Michele Bousquet is back with her ever popular course, which is geared towards beginners to intermediates.
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CGChallenge XXI
Over 3000 entries, with more pouring in every day!. Go check them out...
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"ZBrush has initiated a renaissance in Sculpture," says Geoff Campbell,
ILM Senior Digital Model Supervisor.
"It's the first and only sculpting software that gives the artist total
freedom to work creatively without the constraints of conventional modeling packages. It also eliminates the need to work with physically based maquettes because
it is, in effect, better than clay, more intuitive to use, and far more productive."
ZBrush 2 is available for both Windows and Macintosh. more > |
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The Gnomon Workshop has released seven new training DVDs by industry
veterans Eric Hanson, Greg Downing and Alex Alvarez. These new titles cover
Digital Sets, Panoramic Imaging, Photogrammetry and Zbrush. With an emphasis
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professionals to integrate high-end techniques. more > |
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"Mudbox is quite simply a brilliantly designed, easy to use brush based modeling package. It's a pleasure to use. It's obvious that Mudbox is designed from the ground up by professional modelers. There's no other explanation for getting it so right." -Sven Jensen, Character Modeler at Tippett Studio. more > |
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SOFTIMAGE|XSI is the most advanced 3D animation and character creation software for next generation games & film. Built on the newest code base and designed for the way the artist thinks, XSI empowers you to bring your creative vision to life. more > |
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Rocketbox Libraries are high quality collections of 3d characters and animations. "Complete Characters" and "Complete Soldiers" are available for 3ds Max and Maya. Included are features like 3 different polycounts for every character, easily modifiable layers conserved in the textures, normal bumpmaps, specularmaps and many animation clips. more > |
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VFS Animation and Visual Effects programs are renowned for producing skilled artists and storytellers who hit the ground running. Students spend one year in a studio environment, working with pioneers in the field and networking with industry pros, as they create a reel or film of their own. Many students have been hired immediately after graduation and now work for the industry's top studios, including Pixar, ILM, and Disney. more > |
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