July 2008 Newsletter

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From: newsletter@cgarena.com [mailto:newsletter@cgarena.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 10:33 AM To: msaatchi@gmail.com Subject: CGArena: July 2008 Newsletter
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Welcome to the latest CGArena monthly Newsletter which is full of informative links.
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You can read lots of previously released quality tutorials (3ds max, maya, photoshop, xsi, zbrush, lightwave, after effects…) and making ofs here . You will find the latest released tutorials link below.
Tutorials * Poly Modeling in Archviz - This 1 hour long video tutorial created in max and vray and covers all small details which need to consider. * Procedural Carpaint - It’s a small people tutorial on procedural carpaint using 3ds max and After Effects. Give the idea what can be done in post production * High Frequency Skin Detailing in ZBrush - These videos show a fast and easy way to add some very complex looking details in a model in ZBrush * Create a Realistic Jellyfish Material - In this video, we will look at how to work with the subsurface scattering shader that comes with Softimage XSI * Creating Soap Bubbles - We will create soap bubbles which generate from the soap water and can be used in the dreamy image * Understanding Lights in Maya: Part 1 - In this series we will explore maya each and every available light. This tutorial cover Ambient and Directional light * Understanding Lights in Maya: Part 2 - In this part we will explore Point Light and the Spot Light in Maya, this tutorial is very helpful in understanding lights * Understanding Lights in Maya: Part 3 - In this tutorial series we will try to understand the Area Light and Volume Light in Maya * Vray Video Tutorials - This vray video tutorial series is divided in 6 parts. Registered users also download the file for later viewing. Makings * Making of Gladiator - Artist from France share the experience and techniques used in creation of this heavy scene using Maya, Photoshop * Making of Urban - In this tutorial learn when your computer is not very strong then still how to create a beautiful models News * Interview with Keo Studio - Keo Studio is a French company located in the north of France in Lille. Specialized in CGI Animations, Motion Design * CGArena June-July 2008 Magazine - Download the bi-monthly free animation magazine which contains lots of tutorials and makings which will not find out anywhere else. * PC Mall Chooses iZ3D 22-inch Widescreen 3D Monitors - iZ3D, pleased to announce that the popular retailer pcmall.com now offers the iZ3D 22-inch widescreen 3D monitor to consumers.
Thanks everyone for your support. We hope you find some useful resources and inspiration. Cheers and have a Creative Month!!! CGArena Team www.cgarena.com

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