Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Download 2009 CG Calendar Wallpaper

We want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you the best of times, Happy New Year

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/news/download_calendar2009.html

Monday, December 29, 2008

Dynamics in Maya: Part 5

In this final part learn how to create wrecking ball, catapult, cannon and water drop inside maya dynamics

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/cginstructor/dynamics/index5.html

Making of the joker

Artist saw the dark knight posters and decide to try something similar but did not want the character to look like Heath Ledger

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

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Making of Lexus on the Road

In this making artist will explain the camera match in 3ds max, adding car in the scene and used HDRI for lighting

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/lexus/index.html

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Production Focus: Max Payne

Toronto-based Spin VFX knew from the outset that Max Payne would be a complex project

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

Friday, December 19, 2008

Understanding Strokes and Alphas

In these videos you will learn how to use strokes and alphas inside ZBrush to create things like zipper, horns

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/zbrush/pixozbrush/strokes_alphas.html

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Making of Never Again

Steps and creation process used in the image is shared by the artist. 3ds max and vray mainly used in this image

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/neveragain/index.html

Friday, December 12, 2008

Prime Focus Group steal the show

Frantic Films VFX, Post Logic Studios and Prime Focus London, completed VFX and DI for film The Maiden Heist

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

Making of Captain Bonecrusher

Future mercenary which belongs to a group of warriors where people have assimilated the cyborg technology

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/bonecrusher/index.html

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Mudbox 2009: Texture Painting Features

In this sixth part of the series Wayne Robson will explain you about the new features of Texture Painting in Mudbox

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/mudbox/mudbox2009/index6.html

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

CGArena Dec-Jan 2009 Magazine Released

Everyone said, there is No Free Lunch in this world but CGArena PDF magazine is available for free with quality content

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/ezine/dec2008.html

Beautiful Challenge: Winners Announced

CGArena proudly announce the results of the beautiful 3d challenge, where artist represents beauty in own style

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

Monday, December 08, 2008

Interview with Richard Rosenman

34 years old artist from Toronto, Canada which have more than 12 years of industry experience and creating wonderful commercials

http://www.cgarena.com/archives/interviews/richard/interview.html

Friday, December 05, 2008

Zabeel Investment Commercial VFX

It's crucial to stay on top of the best tools and techniques available and it was clear Krakatoa was the most logical solution

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

Maya Dynamics Videos: Part 3

In this new part learn how to use Rigid Attributes, Normals, Stand In and Collision Layers

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/maya/cginstructor/dynamics/index3.html

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Project shell - Ferrari

Art Director wanted to tell the story of the Shell-Ferrari's 60 years of partnership showing the important cars for both

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/shellferrari/index.html

Monday, December 01, 2008

Making of Ninja

Artist summarize the steps and techniques used in creation of this image which will be helpful for artists

http://www.cgarena.com/freestuff/tutorials/max/ninja/index.html