Pixologic 2007 User Group Meeting

Join Gnomon School of Visual Effects for first User Group Meeting since the release of Zbrush 3

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/zbrush07usergroup.html

Toon: New 3D Challenge to improve your skills

CGArena is proud to present new 3d Challenge, 29th June07 - 29th July07, sponsored by ambientLight

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2890

Digital Skin Grafting

VFX details of film Sivaji - the Boss, which uses new unique technique for converting dark skin into fair skin

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/digitalskin_sivaji.html

Remove Flash highlights from textures

Using digital cameras to grab textures from real life introduces a whole new set of problems

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/flashlights/lights.html

Watch Quality Demo Reels

Demo reels of Vishal Rustgi & Jamie Clark is added in demo reel section. Submit yours now.

http://www.cgarena.com/videos/demoreels/demo.html

Making of The Art Nouveau Room

This scene started off as an opposition to millions of clean interior renders you see on the internet every day

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/nouveauroom/

Making of Always in My Heart

Before doing the painting have to observe the subject, sketch over so many time, until catch the essence

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/painter/inmyheart/

Getting the most out of your RAM

The best way to improve Photoshop performance is to make better use of your RAM and here you find several tips

http://cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/photoshop/optimizeram/optimize.html

Growing Flowers in Maya

In this step by step tutorial create a growing flowers from surface by using Maya Visor

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/flowers/index.html

3D challenge: Vehicle of the Future

Create an image which justify the theme of Vehicle of the Future using Power Nurbs Pro. This Challenge is a Work-In-Progress Challenge -- all contestants are required to post their work-in-progress images for community to critique/comment in order to qualify. Last date to enter in this challenge is 20th July 2007 after this no registration for challenge will be allowed.

http://www.cgarena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27646

Magazine June 07 Issue Released

Download the much appreciated free bi-monthly magazine on animation which includes lot of useful information

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/ezine/june07_issue.html

Making of DAWN, The Dinotaur

I wanted to capture the feel of a strong Warrior, instead of going in the 'scary monster' route

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/dinotaur/