Digital Arts reviews 3ds max 2010

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The newest version of Autodesk’s 3D suite contains some major interface changes. On opening 3DS Max 2010, you’ll immediately be aware of the new Graphite Modelling toolset. This allows you to directly select and manipulate polygon objects.

Now fitted out in understated black and white, Autodesk’s venerable 3D suite has received […]

Education volume license discounts now available for 3ds Max 2010 and Maya Unlimited 2009

Perpetual and 1-Year Term volume licenses are now available at education discount prices for:

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3Dconnexion 3D Mice Now Supported by Autodesk 2010 Product Family

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3Dconnexion’s line of 3D mice is now supported by AutoCAD 2010 and Autodesk Inventor 2010 software, giving design engineers added control over the enhanced 3D design capabilities offered in the latest platforms. Using 3Dconnexion 3D mice, professionals can interact more intuitively with new features in Autodesk 3D environments such as the free-form […]

SpacePilot PRO, 3ds MAX 2010, Snap Art 2, Reaktor 5, SampleTank 2.5 XL, Parallels 3.0 Server education discounts

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CGSociety reviews Mudbox 2009

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Mudbox 2009, the second generation of Mudbox is an amazingly easy to use digital sculpting tool that takes away all the technical aspects of working in 3D and lets your imagination and creativity flow. This may sound corny, but it really is that easy to use, and impressively fast. The latest version […]

AutoCAD Architecture 2010 Student Version Now Shipping!

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AutoCAD Architecture 2010 is the version of AutoCAD software for architects. Creating designs and documentation is much more efficient using the softwareís purpose-built tools for architects. Automate tedious drafting tasks and help reduce errors. The familiar working methods and intuitive user environment offers immediate productivity gains with the flexibility to learn […]

Recreating Dealey Plaza for Watchmen

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The shot Snyder wanted starts with Kennedy’s motorcade arriving, with the camera dollying around. “It’s a God’s eye view because you actually see Zapruder filming the scene,” Hirota says. “Then you see the impact of the shot, and the camera pans around and you see the limo speed away.” Snyder’s twist on […]

Lighting and Materials inside 3ds Max Video Tutorial

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Created by artist Giorgio Luciano in 3ds max. These tutorials will throw light from basic settings of Lighting and Materials to final render. This approx. 1 hour series will help you in refining your skills.

3ds Max 2009 Student Superpack Windows (13-month term) is available at an academic discount price of […]

Steamnocchio created with ZBrush and 3ds Max

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It was easier for me to bring an already posed mesh into ZBrush to tweak it. I made the goggles with box modeling and positioned it according to the first of Geppettos posed forms.

There was no special technique in making the goggles. I based it on some references taken from the […]

Autodesk Software Shapes Super Heroes, Open Worlds, Epic Battles and More in Top Holiday Games

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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 16, 2008 — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that most of the top games hitting the shelves this holiday season have been created with Autodesk products. Autodesk technology helps game developers execute their creative vision from start to finish. This season, it has been used by numerous […]