3D World UK Magazine - August 2024

In this issue

Age of the ape
We delve into the next evolution of a much-adored franchise with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

Build a sell-out stadium crowd in Houdini
Simulate a packed arena with an expert guide from Mario Leone.

AGE OF THE APE

What was originally a novel called La Planète des singes in France and retitled Monkey Planet in the UK, Planet of the Apes has become a multimedia franchise based on the imagination of the French author Pierre Boulle, where the roles of humans and apes are reversed.

6 mins

BRANCHING OUT

Whiskytree founder and CEO Jonathan Harb lifts the lid on the studio's story and its phenomenal success in turbulent times

8 mins

CREATE GNARLY BATTLE DAMAGE FOR VEHICLES

Whiskytree's CG supervisor J.P. Monroy reveals the studio's process for generating realistic battle scars on fighter planes

4 mins

DESIGN AND RENDER A SPELLBINDING CHARACTER

Ivan Mironenko shares his process for creating a captivating figure in a bewitching scene

5 mins

BUILD A SELL-OUT STADIUM CROWD

Mario Leone takes to the stage with a step-by-step guide to creating an arena full of cheering people in Houdini

7 mins

DEVELOP ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE WITH LIGHTNING EFFECTS

Rob Redman delivers a bolt of brilliance with a quick guide to giving your scenes a high-voltage feeling

4 mins

CAN I CREATE SMOKE OR FOG EFFECTS ON A MOBILE DEVICE?

Liquids, fur, hair, steam, smoke, fog, fire, magical effects and so much more are all daily requirements in most 3D packages, but are almost always created with a particle system of some type.

3 mins

Tribute to a sensei

The team at French visual development and game studio Umeshu Lovers walk us through creating their Akira Toriyama-inspired April Fools' demo

6 mins

Visualising Einstein's past for Netflix

Lux Aeterna honed its expertise in CG to bring the famous physicist's memories back to life for Einstein and the Bomb

5 mins

DaVinci Resolve 19

There are more choices on the market than ever when it comes to picking your favourite video editing software.

3 mins

Fusion Studio 19

Now in its 10th year under the wings of Blackmagic Design, Fusion Studio is stronger than ever.

3 mins

RenderMan 26

Knowing that the journey for Pixar’s RenderMan software began 37 years ago feels mind-boggling – but it’s still at the top of its game.

3 mins

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3D World UK Magazine Description:

3D World UK Magazine is a monthly magazine that covers all aspects of 3D creation, including animation, visual effects, games, and architectural visualisation. It is published by Future plc and is available in the UK, the US, in mainland Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries.

3D World UK Magazine features articles on a variety of topics, such as:

* Tutorials: Step-by-step tutorials on how to use 3D software, such as 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, and Blender.
* Features: Interviews with leading 3D artists and industry experts, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at major 3D projects.
* Reviews: Reviews of the latest 3D software, hardware, and plugins.
* Artist showcases: A showcase of the latest 3D art from around the world.
* News: The latest news and trends in the world of 3D.

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