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The Gallery CG art to inspire ARTIST Andy Walsh SOFTWARE Blender, 3DCoat, ZBrush, Daz Studio, Adobe Medium, Photoshop “I wanted to create an organic mech inside a dark, industrial hangar. The general idea was inspired by the film Blood Machines, and the producer recently hit me up to do some work, so that's awesome! I modelled the mech in Adobe Medium and cleaned it up in ZBrush. Parts of the environment were done in Blender, and others in 3DCoat. I wanted to go full-on with the cinematography in this piece, so I made use of depth of field and a few fish-eye lenses. Some environment parts were kitbashed to save time. Adobe Medium is highly underrated. Without it, my mech wouldn't have looked nearly as cool. It's quick and easy…

The Gallery CG art to inspire “OUT OF ALL THE 3D ART I'VE MADE, THIS ONE HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE. I'M GENUINELY PROUD OF IT” ARTIST Hamidreza Hamzehpour SOFTWARE ZBrush, Maya, Cinema 4D, Marvelous Designer, Substance 3D Painter, Ornatrix, Redshift, XGen, DaVinci Resolve Studio “I created a 3D portrait of Severus Snape as a tribute to the late, great Alan Rickman and his magical portrayal of the character from the Harry Potter series. Out of all the 3D artwork I've made so far, this one holds a special place, and I'm genuinely proud of it. The most challenging part was the grooming, so I opted to use two plugins to achieve the highest quality in the hair system. I used ZBrush for sculpting, Substance 3D Painter for texturing, XGen in…

• Feature Napoleon REVEALING THE VFX BEHIND RIDLEY SCOTT'S NAPOLEON Ridley Scott's Napoleon is an epic, beautiful film filled with historical detail. It's also a movie that caught the eye of ‘VFX haters', those who feel too much CG is ruining movies (it's not), and that debate around the denial of using CG in visual effects continues to circulate in the on-screen world. There's artistry involved in every frame of Napoleon and some of the most intense use of CG will go unnoticed by many. To find out what's real and what is, in fact, masterful use of VFX, we spoke with MPC's Charley Henley, the visual effects supervisor for the film, who has a long-running relationship with director Scott that dates back to work on Alien prequel Prometheus. We…

Technlque focus Steady iteration in ZBrush bit.ly/3UmcvZJ I'm a sculptor who creates collectible models. I love to work in ZBrush and clay, and also have a huge passion for drawing. “FOR A MONTH, I SPENT AN HOUR METHODICALLY MODELLING AWAY EVERY SINGLE DAY” STEADY ITERATION IN ZBRUSH My Gluttony project was created as part of the Keos Masons’ Sinners competition. When coming up with my artwork for this challenge, an idea and image instantly appeared in my head. Over the course of a month, I spent a solid hour methodically modelling away every single day, with my art created almost entirely using ZBrush. My workflow is based mainly on the sculpting side, as even hard objects can be developed with brushes. Starting with basic shapes, I gradually move towards the…

After graduating with a first-class computer science degree, Paul Hatton has spent nearly 20 years working within the world of 3D visualisation Creating ocean and beach scenes can be one of the toughest jobs around. There are just so many different components at work including displaced surfaces, numerous textures, foam requirements and vegetation, then there's the not so small task of trying to get everything lit correctly. This all contributes to a pretty daunting challenge. And if you start trying to visualise below the water's surface then the challenge becomes infinitely harder. Over the years I've worked on a number of different types of oceans with various software and renderers. I've found Chaos Phoenix one of the best options for generating realistic water surfaces, but we don't have that plugin…

The Pipeline Give your renders extra punch with Redshift PostFX CINEMA 4D | REDSHIFT Rob is Editor of 3D World and also works as a creative director, producing 3D animations and VFX. When not at his desk, he can usually be found painting miniatures. robredman.co.uk There are many reasons why a render straight from your 3D software might not be considered finished. It could be that it needs to go for compositing, or that it requires grading to fit with other shots in a sequence, and so on. But some of these tasks can be completed from within your 3D app. In this step-by-step guide I'll show you how to use Redshift's PostFX features in Cinema 4D to complete a shot; in this case a single frame, but the process…

The Gallery CG art to inspire “I THOUGHT THAT I COULD COMBINE SCIENCE FICTION AND BIOLOGY FOR THIS ARTWORK” “My inspiration came from the scene featuring Daemon Targaryen and the dragon – Caraxes, the Blood Wyrm – in the HBO adaptation of House of the Dragon. I thought I could combine sci-fi and biology for this artwork. In the early stages, I conceived how to do it with a sketch, and then sculpted the character and dragon in ZBrush. Daz Studio and Marvelous Designer were also used for the character and her clothes, while Substance 3D Painter was on hand for the textures. Finally, the resources were integrated and rendered in Blender, and post-production was done in Photoshop.” artstation.com/eop ARTIST Yongfei Liu SOFTWARE ZBrush, Blender, Substance 3D Painter, Marvelous Designer, Daz…

“Harpy of the North is based on the Cardinal Winds series by Patrick Gañas, who constantly inspires me. I picked this illustration because of its elegant style and the soft colour palette. I started off by sculpting the character in ZBrush, defining its main shapes. I then focused on the skin shading, aiming for a realistic skin look. Firstly, I baked the textures on my mesh and used them as a base for texturing in Substance 3D Painter, completing the skin shading in Maya. Once I was happy, I proceeded by grooming the hair and feathers in XGen before finishing the mask and jewellery.” artstation.com/fabiocazzador ARTIST Fabio Cazzador SOFTWARE Maya, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Arnold…

Feature Alex TreviÑo ARTIST BIO Alex Treviño Alex is a self-taught 3D artist with a diverse commercial and feature-film production background. He's committed to pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and dedicated to creating immersive experiences hat captivate and resonate with his audiences. artstation.com/aendom Alex Treviño is a 3D artist with a talent for storytelling and character formation. Sitting for a few moments in front of his work proves a delight to the senses. Evidenced in his art, Treviño has a passion for crafting stylised 3D characters and by drawing inspiration from various sources, he seamlessly blends elements of style and darkness to breathe life into captivating creations. Two of Treviño's most popular pieces, The Junk Shop and The Barbershop, draw the viewer into the story. 3D World had the privilege…

Architect Oscar has worked in the CG field since 2010. He runs Fibrha Studio and has worked with clients around the globe. An eager learner, Oscar is currently focused on creating art toys. fibrha.com WATCH THE VIDEO https://bit.ly/3dworld-disconaut The possibilities for CG art are almost limitless; we can make near everything we dream of with the tools on our PCs. I've been in the archviz world for several years and know that it can be divided into two branches: still images and animation. On the side of still images, creating an appealing shot, whether it be for a personal study or a client, can feel amazing because it's the summation of all our ideas, the way we set the mood, and so on. However, over the past few years I've…

SOFTWARE: BLENDER Pietro Chiovaro replies There are several ways to create car paint materials with 3D software, from using texture to simply painting them. But to ensure realism, the best process is the procedural method, which enables you to create materials from scratch in a more free and creative manner. The real challenge is getting the job done easily, but that's why I'm here! I tried out a number of different methods until I found the key elements for putting together the perfect material. Before diving into the creation process, let's focus on the key element that helps us achieve the realism we're after, which is the accuracy of our new materials. The model by itself is like white clay, but with the right material and good lighting we can…

PRICE £170/$170 COMPANY Soundcore WEBSITE soundcore.com Cesci is a writer with a background in design and sustainability, covering everything from tech to lifestyle. When she's not writing, Cesci is busy planning a house build with her other half. rabbitwrites.uk + PROS High-quality design Impressive sound Customisable nine-band EQ Fully waterproof - CONS None from our testing PRIMED FOR PORTABILITY It's clear the Motion X500 has been designed with both portability and durability in mind thanks to its high-quality matte aluminium body and a fixed carry handle at the top. It also has an IPX7 waterproof certification, so can more than handle some drizzly weather. It's available in a range of colours, so you don't need to compromise on your look with a choice of black, blue and pink to choose…

CG art to inspire ARTIST Xiangzhao Xi SOFTWARE Blender, 3DCoat, Photoshop “I'm a big fan of themes related to machinery and doomsday wastelands, which explains why most of my projects are based around this subject. This piece is a key part of the world that I'm conceiving. Originally I just wanted to create a massive robotic wreckage, but soon I decided to differentiate it from other similar projects. For the robot's appearance, I hoped it would look like it came from ancient times. I used the most basic humanoid shape and some key elements such as cables and the internal structure of the machine. At the same time, its body retained the high technology of its time, which is beyond the understanding of modern people, though the robot was now…

The Gallery The Rookies The Rookies is a platform to help digital artists get discovered without having to compete with professionals for attention. You'll get to the front page of those sites one day, but for now, we've got your back and want to help turn your passion for creative media into a successful career. WWW.THEROOKIES.CO I always had a passion for video games growing up and played a lot of Diablo with my brothers when I was younger. So when I saw this incredible concept piece by Tooth Wu, I instantly knew it was what I wanted to make. It had the perfect vibe, pose and aesthetic, plus cool bone elements that satisfied my love of scythes! I have Death from Darksiders II to thank for that. ARTIST Peter…

When working with complex meshes that contain multiple similar elements, the UV Random Color Generator in Substance Painter becomes an excellent option. This powerful tool enables you to differentiate between objects by generating random colours for each UV island. By applying unique colours to different parts, the generator simplifies the visualisation and distinguishing of individual elements in a mesh, which can significantly improve your texturing workflow. 1. To begin, create a fill layer in Substance 3D Painter and add a mask. This mask will define where the UV Random Color Generator will be applied. With the mask selected, add a generator and then choose the UV Random Color Generator from the list. Click on the seed to test different random selections until you get the desired differentiation effect. 2. Add…

Technique focus Developing a composition artstation.com/andrian_luchian I'm a concept designer with over 15 years crafting immersive visual narratives in games and films, and an expert in making intricate worlds by fusing 2D and 3D design. DEVELOPING A COMPOSITION Visitor is an illustration depicting the first contact of representatives from the same civilisation, only separated by a vast expanse of time. The focus of the illustration is on a spaceship design that provides an elegant introduction to an event or diplomatic mission, ideal for situations where making a significant visual impact upon arrival is essential. This illustration can be described in two steps: 1. Design of the vehicle, which took up most of the time. 2. Narrative of the piece, represented as environment. The space vehicle, Manta Ray, was created from scratch…

UNREAL ENGINE | PHOTOSHOP The Pipeline Create realistic game interiors in Unreal Maxim is a senior environment artist with BlueTwelve Studio in France and has been working in the video game industry for more than seven years. bit.ly/3wcmVkA It can be tricky to give living spaces in hyper-realistic video games a grounded look. You have to find the right balance between enriching a place with details that make it believable and interesting to explore, and not making it overly grungy, unless that was the ultimate goal. To engage with the player, these environments need to have an instantly readable atmosphere and cohesive look throughout. DOWNLOAD YOUR RESOURCES For all the assets you need go to https://bit.ly/3dworld-disconaut In this article I'll walk through my process for recreating the apartment from Silent Hill…

Artist G&A SOFTWARE: CINEMA 4D Mike Griggs replies While it would be great if a 3D artist could nail a render without needing any post-production, the reality is that changes will be made. While rendering is getting faster, when a 3D render is being worked on either as a standalone work or as part of an integrated VFX shot with live action, making sure there are a range of mattes ready for a compositor to use to single out elements for adjustment is a critical skill for a 3D artist to understand, whether they're working for themselves or as part of a larger team. Redshift, the primary render engine for Cinema 4D and Maxon's other digital content creation tools, provides a range of matte systems that allow an artist to make…

The Hub PROJECT INSIGHT News and views from around the international CG community There are some shows that stand out from the crowded grounds of streamers and ondemand TV. With thoughtful, entertaining stories, writing and direction, The Lazarus Project is just such a show. And one component that particularly helps to elevate the viewing experience is the visual effects, with the Cambridge-based studio Vine FX crafting key shots throughout the show's eightepisode second season. As TV shows grow and develop they naturally become more ambitious, adding richer visuals and higher-quality effects to thrill and delight their audiences. The Lazarus Project hit that bar pretty early on by setting off a nuclear explosion in Paris, and yet the effects work in season two was much more detailed. “The second season is a…