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CGS Newsletter: Jeff Miller, 'Section 8', SIGGRAPH Asia Offer, Emerging Tech., November offers at CGProshop.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:19:00 +0000

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This week's highlights:

	Staring at Goats
	CIS Hollywood shows us how.
	Section 8
	Vistas of alien grandeur.
	Emerging Technologies
	Lars Erik Holmquist shows us.
	Character Modeling 3
	d'artiste in available now!
	Mental mill offer
	CGSociety members get 30% off.
	Eat3D DVDs
	November at CGProshop.

	Hot Jobs
	Hot Threads on CGTalk
	Hot Threads on Game Artist
	Latest CGChoice Awards

From The Editor's Desk

When Jeff Miller submitted his Superhero image to EXOTIQUE 5, we couldn't resist. I really wanted to know how he brought it all together and Jeff sent me this incredible tutorial. Watch the skies for the release of Ballistic Publishing's EXOTIQUE 5.

The end of the year is approaching and I am needing your input for CGSociety's Top 20 CG-related highlights for 2009. Click through and give me your tips.

On CGSociety's forums, we're showing the latest Hard Core Modeling mini-challenge winners. We also show off the latest animations, 3D creatures and 2D creations.

What do AstroBoy, Final Fantasy XIII, Ring of Gundam in 3D, and the latest in computer graphics technology have in common? They, and many other events, will be part of SIGGRAPH ASIA, 2009 in exciting Yokohama, Japan (16-19 December). There are still pair of full conference passes (worth ¥162,000) to be won, so if you are a paid CGS Member simply email memberships@cgsociety.org the answer to this question: 'Where is the SIGGRAPH ASIA 2009 Conference? *

*Terms & Conditions:
1. You must be a paid CGS Member.
2. Prize does not include housing, travel or meal allowances. Conference tickets are non-transferable nor exchangeable for cash. In the event of force majeure,
SIGGRAPH ASIA will not be liable for any financial loss. Conference passes do not come with any merchandise or technical materials.

Here's what is happening in your industry!

	Men who Stare at Goats George Clooney plays a character who believes he has the psychic power to control his surroundings. While the FX were nominal, they were pivotal in achieving this storyline. more >
	Section 8 CGSociety wanders through TimeGate Studios, to talk to the Art Director of 'Section 8', the most spectacular alien game seen in a long while. more >
	Emerging Technologies The SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 Emerging Technologies exhibition is the place to experience the future of computer graphics and interactive techniques first-hand. more >
	d'artiste: Character Modeling 3 d'artiste: Character Modeling 3 presents the techniques of leading character modelers Jan-Bart van Beek, Giovanni Nakpil, and Cesar Dacol Jr. Each master artist showcases his approaches and techniques in modeling characters and creatures for film and game projects through expansive graphic tutorials. more >
	CGSociety mental mill deal The CGSociety Member Benefits list is boasting 30% off of mental mill standard Edition by mental images. Get US$148.50 off this pro package.
	Eat3D at CGProshop The Eat3D DVD range is Product of the month at CGProshop during November. more >

Great industry! Have a great week!

Paul Hellard
Editor
CGSociety

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CGS Newsletter: Astro Boy, District 9 [Part 2], Section 8, VIEW 2009, mental mill, November offers at CGProshop.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +0000

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This week's highlights:

	District 9
	Creature box opened.
	Section 8
	Vistas of alien grandeur.
	VES Production Summit
	Collaborative conversation.
	VIEW Conference
	Turin in the Fall.
	Character Modeling 3
	d'artiste in PreSale now!
	Mental mill offer
	CGSociety members get 30% off.
	Eat3D DVD Offer
	November offer at CGProshop

	Hot Jobs
	Hot Threads on CGTalk
	Hot Threads on Game Artist
	Latest CGChoice Awards

From The Editor's Desk

This week, CGSociety visits the Hong Kong and Californian studios of Imagi Animation to find out about the creation of a manga icon, Astro Boy. This superhero has gone 3D and CGSociety finds out how.

In the CGSociety forums, the art just keeps getting better and better. In 3D characters, the latest creation by Jonathan Romeo, 'Darkness Sulfure' is just incredible. Meanwhile Stefan Morrell keeps rolling his environments out.
Have a look at 'Sakura.'

Gnomon has two big weeks coming up with their Master Classes.These are online classes taught by some of the biggest names in the visual effects and games industries. CGSociety paid members can get 10% off! Check them out now!'

Here's what is happening in your industry!

	District 9 [Part 2] Vancouver VFX house Image-Engine opens its doors to CGSociety, showing the creation of Neill Blomkamp's 'District 9' feature. Textures, MoCap and critter creation are discussed and displayed in detail. more >
	Section 8 CGSociety wanders through TimeGate Studios, to talk to the Art Director of 'Section 8', the most spectacular alien game seen in a long while. more >
	Visual Effects Society Production Summit 'The agenda for this first VES Production Summit focused on a high-end lineup of those who make decisions that affect the visual effects industry.' more >
	VIEW Conference Dairy Set in the depths of the Italian alps, the VIEW Conference brings ground-breaking visual effects technologies to Italy. Follow CGSociety's conference diary. more >
	dàrtiste - Character Modeling 3 d'artiste: Character Modeling 3 presents the techniques of leading character modelers Jan-Bart van Beek, Giovanni Nakpil, and Cesar Dacol Jr. Each master artist showcases his approaches and techniques in modeling characters and creatures for film and game projects through expansive graphic tutorials. pre-order now more >
	CGSociety mental mill deal The CGSociety Member Benefits list is boasting 30% off of mental mill standard Edition by mental images. Get US$148.50 off this pro package.
	Eat3D at CGProshop The Eat3D DVD range is Product of the month, discounted 50% at CGProshop during November. more >

Knock 'em dead soldier!

Paul Hellard
Editor
CGSociety

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CGS Newsletter: Character Modeling 3, VIEW 2009, SIGGRAPH Asia 2009, mental mill, October offers at CGProshop.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:29:00 +0000

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This week's highlights:

	Xing Tain
	Xing Tain Headless warrior.
	SIGGRAPH Asia
	Technical Papers.
	Mental mill offer
	Get in for your 30% discount..
	CRAFT Spline Controller
	October offer at CGProshop.

	Hot Jobs
	Hot Threads on CGTalk
	Hot Threads on Game Artist
	Latest CGChoice Awards

From The Editor's Desk

Ballistic Publishing and CGSociety are excited to be announcing the presale of the latest 'd'artiste' title Character Modeling 3. The eighth book in the d'artiste series features 'Killzone 2' creators Guerrilla Games, and renowned Hollywood modelers Gio Nakpil (Industrial Light and Magic), and Cesar Dacol Jr.

To celebrate, we meet one of the authors of Character Modeling 3.
Cesar Dacol Jr. talks about his voyage through traditional model making to a successful push into digital model making for film and games.

Meanwhile on CGSociety forums, the art just gets better and better. The 3D Gallery is chock-full of the most amazing work from the great modeling community. Check out Olivier Ponsonnet's 'Vlad' and J.Christophe Largillier's 'Gaspard Steampunk' . Now that is amazing portraiture!

Festival season is just around the corner, and we are helping our members be part of it all with free conference passes. Congratulations to Marco Fantechi and Glen Loyd who have won the last two pairs of conference passes to the View CG Conference in Turin, Italy. This CGSMember only competiton is closed, but members can still enjoy 10% off premium tickets.
Also, congratulations to Getabo Hagiwara who has won a pair of full conference passes (worth ¥162,000) to SIGGRAPH ASIA, 2009 in exciting Yokohama, Japan. There are still two pairs of passes to be won, so if you are paid CGSMember simply email memberships@cgsociety.org the answer to this question 'Where is the SIGGRAPH ASIA 2009 Conference? *

*Terms & Conditions:
1. You must be a paid CGS Member.
2. Prize does not include housing, travel or meal allowances. Conference tickets are non-transferable nor exchangeable for cash. In the event of force majeure,
View Conference will not be liable for any financial loss. Conference passes do not come with any merchandise or technical materials.

Here's what is happening in your industry!

	Xing Tain Yu Cheng Hong was published in EXOTIQUE 2, then EXOTIQUE 4. He now triumphs with 'Xing Tain' in a double page spread in EXOTIQUE 5. Check out his tutorial and stay tuned for the release dates more >
	SIGGRAPH Asia Technical Papers Digging in to the December SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 show in Japan, the Technical Papers Chair talks about the depth and breadth of research to be shown here. more >
	CGSociety mental mill deal CGSociety is very happy to announce a powerful addition to our Member Benefits list: 30% off of mental mill standard Edition by mental images. That is a saving of $148.50 USD! more >
	Spline Controller at CGProshop The CRAFT Spline Speed controller is discounted 50% at CGProshop during October. more >

Have a creative week!

Paul Hellard
Editor
CGSociety

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CGS Newsletter: Image-Engine, VIEW 2009, SIGGRAPH Asia 2009, October offers at CGProshop.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:43:00 +0000

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This week's highlights:

	ZBrush 3.5
	Beta testing the latest.
	SIGGRAPH Asia
	Computer Animation Festival.
	CRAFT Spline Controller
	October offer at CGProshop.

	Hot Jobs
	Hot Threads on CGTalk
	Hot Threads on Game Artist
	Latest CGChoice Awards

From The Editor's Desk

This week, CGSociety embarks on a two-part exploration of work by Image-Engine on the alien critters in 'District 9', with particular attention to the modeling and animation. Meet the CG artists behind the screens.

Meanwhile, on CGSociety's forums, the latest Hard Core Modeling mini-challenge is to create a Self Portrait in 3D. Recreate a classical portrait pose, or try out your own crazy concept on your own head.

If you like Warren Louw's 'Becky IFX' on the gallery pages of our forums, get a load of his CGPortfolio ! This guy is going places.

Congratulations to Tiziano Baracchi (Thaldir) on winning a pair of tickets (value of €400) to the VIEW CG Conference in beautiful Turin, Italy. There are still a pair of tickets available! For a chance to win*, simply email memberships@cgsociety.org with the answer to this question: "Where is the VIEW 2009 Conference?" This is part of many new offers and discounts aimed at CGS Members

* 1. Must be a paid CGSMember. 2. Does not include travel or accommodation.

Getting out to smell the pixels!

	ZBrush 3.5 A bunch of the beta testers tell us what they thought of the new ZBrush 3.5. Being first to try new software has its advantages. more >
	Computer Animation Festival Winners In the lead up to the December SIGGRAPH Asia 2009 show in Japan, CGSociety outlines the Awards and chats with the Computer Animation Festival chair. more >
	Spline Controller at CGProshop Get 50% off the CRAFT Spline Speed controller at CGProshop during October. more >

You are thinking outside the square!

Paul Hellard
Editor
CGSociety

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