Innehållsförteckning för September 2022 från 3D World

Feature 3D printing Our conversation begins with props and modelmaker Jack Cave, as he sketches out how he came to work in the world of prop design and modelling. “From an early age, I had always been interested in 3D design and film, but I didn't really know that a job in modelmaking was a possibility until I was at college studying architecture and 3D design. It was only when I got the chance to start building architectural models as part of the course that I realised modelmaking was really what I wanted to pursue. After college I went on to study modelmaking at Arts University Bournemouth, and within a couple of weeks of graduating I managed to get a job working as a junior modeller in the art department…

The Pipeline Film high-end visual effects DAVINCI RESOLVE AUTHORS Victor Perez Victor Perez is an award-winning film director and VFX supervisor who has worked on several Hollywood blockbusters, and is considered a visual effects compositing master and Nuke guru. His portfolio has earned him a number of awards worldwide. wwv.victoroerez.co.uk As a VFX supervisor, I am always seeking to develop new ways to improve visual storytelling using technology, but one cannot simply grab a camera and start testing ideas… or can you? Technical imaging specs for certain tests require sophisticated technology and camera-specialised roles to handle them, and producing the test becomes completely cost and time ineffective as a result. When the first Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera was released in 2012, I was very excited as it was a true…

PROJECT INSIGHT The Hub How to capture a career in volumetric video Volumetric video is the future. Its ability to capture events in three dimensions makes it the natural evolution of our current video, and it can be used to create interactive viewing experiences, holograms, AR content, and much more. Industries like fashion, sports, training and music have already begun to see the impact of content created using volumetric capture techniques, and within the next few years, the potential for this type of content is going to flood into multiple fields. With all this in mind, there's never been a better time to look into a career in volumetric video. To find out how you can break into this burgeoning medium, 3D World turned to the experts to get their perspective…

Reviews Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 HARDWARE REVIEW AUTHOR PROFILE Rob Redman 3D World's editor Rob has a background in VFX, animation and filmmaking. When not at his desk, he can usually be found in the woods with his dog, Biscuit. pariahstudios.co.uk + PROS Excellent quality Pro Pen 2 is wonderful to use Laminated screen - CONS ExpressKeys take a little time to get used to Although there are a number of tablet manufacturers out there, Wacom is one of the longest standing and has a great reputation for quality. In recent years others have upped their game, keeping Wacom on its toes, so it's interesting to see if the latest incarnation of the Cintiq line can keep the company at the top. At first glance, not much has changed. The…

MAMA MONKEY ARTIST Mariano Steiner SOFTWARE ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter “It's very interesting how our subconscious minds can guide our art if you are open to it. Trying to capture a moment in nature, step by step this project began to take shape and suddenly I realised this would be a portrait of a mother. She's watching in the distance, giving space but ready to step in and fight if necessary. Fearless and loving. Devoted but also going through her own personal journey. This is most certainly connected to my own life and relationship with my parents. So I decided to call her Val, the Mama Monkey.” artstation.com/marianosteiner “SHE'S WATCHING IN THE DISTANCE, GIVING SPACE BUT READY TO STEP IN AND FIGHT IF NECESSARY” GUNNER ORIGINAL CONCEPT BY BAGEUMI (ARTSTATION.COM/BAGEUMI)…

The Pipeline Practical tips and tutorials from pro artists to improve your CG skills MAYA This piece, ‘Ana Kaona’, is a 3D project based on a concept by Luigi Lucarelli. I have been influenced since childhood by Pixar and Disney feature films, and aim to create cinematic shots that convey the aesthetic of these studios. In this tutorial, you will learn how to implement lighting techniques, and learn some design concepts to keep in mind in your own workflow. Remember, it's not about the tools, it's about the thought process behind them. You might find my approach to lighting simple, and it is, but it requires knowing what to look for in your image. This tutorial will guide you through those principles and will give you the knowledge to create cinematic…

The Pipeline A Beginner's Guide to AR Compositing REALITY ENGINE DOWNLOAD YOUR RESOURCES For all the assets you need go to https://bit.ly/3D-world-289 If you're interested in augmented reality, Zero Density's free software, Reality Engine, is an excellent place to start. The Unreal Engine-native platform includes a real-time compositing system and its proprietary keying technology, Reality Keyer. Needless to say, it's a pretty handy tool if you want to composite your 3D visuals on top of footage in real time. In this tutorial, we'll take you through a quick AR compositing setup in Reality Engine and reveal how it can be used to create photorealistic, real-time composites by seamlessly matching the physical world with virtual graphics. Shadows and lights are crucial to a convincing comp, and we'll help you to gain…

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A… The Hub A day in the life NAME Kristian Zarins JOB TITLE VFX supervisor STUDIO Goodbye Kansas Studios LOCATION Stockholm, Sweden ABOUT Kristian works as VFX supervisor at Goodbye Kansas Studios, predominantly with fullCG productions such as game cinematics. WEB goodbyekansasstudios.com I've been in the industry for over 20 years, starting as a generalist and motion designer at smaller studios before gradually getting more and more into lighting. I joined Goodbye Kansas as a lighting artist, and worked as lighting lead on many cinematic productions. Last year I got promoted to VFX supervisor, and one of my first projects was the multi-awarded cinematic trailer for The Outer Worlds 2. 08:30am Every day starts with checking the latest renders, plus my mailboxes and our…

IF you're even vaguely interested in VFX, chances are you've heard of real-time technology and how it's revolutionising the way that visual content like film, television and live events are created. Originally established in 2012 out of a need to create a complete virtual production setup for live previs shots, few companies have proved as pioneering in real-time VFX as Ncam. With patented technology and multiple awards to its name, the company's 10th anniversary seems like the perfect time to look back and celebrate a decade of innovation, while casting a hopeful eye to the future of this ever-changing industry. To do just that, 3D World caught up with Nic Hatch, CEO of Ncam, to discuss the journey so far, the evolution of real-time technology and their proudest achievements. Let's…

Reviews Modo 16 SOFTWARE REVIEW AUTHOR PROFILE Paul Hatton After graduating with a first-class computer science degree, Paul Hatton has spent nearly two decades working within the 3D visualisation industry. PROS Incredible customisation of interface and tools Shading with the Shader Tree just got better Great organic and hard-surface modelling CONS Steep learning curve INTEL DENOISER UPDATE For Modo users frustrated with longer than necessary render times, you'll be glad to hear of the time-saving benefits of Intel' denoiser updates. Prior to these updates images would render relatively quickly, but a lot of time would be spent at the end cleaning up the noise. Those days are thankfully behind us. Modo is a serious powerhouse in the 3D industry, utilised by the likes of Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic,…

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Feature The rise and rise of Unreal Engine The story begins in the early 1980s with a young boy by the name of Tim Sweeney. Having hit double digits, Sweeney began his love affair with programming, reportedly clocking up over 10,000 hours before the age of 15. This devotion steered him down the games route, leading to him creating editing tools for shareware games in the early 1990s, but it took until 1995 for Sweeney to begin writing the code for what he is now famous for: Unreal Engine (UE). UE's first game, Unreal, hit the shelves in 1998: a first-person shooter game for the PC. In those early years UE went head to head with the Quake Engine, developed by id Software. Years of fierce competition has pushed the…

“During the production of the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, one set that the Glowforge helped heavily on was the Russian submarine pen, where Bond enters Safin's island. This set had to be angled in frame to provide the illusion that the submarine had partially subsided, so we decided to build a ½” to 1' scale model to help visualise it better. “This presented several key challenges, including making sure the model components were waterproof and ensuring that we could accurately show the water's reflections, as well as the action of the glider landing in the water. “Working from 3D models from the art directors and concept artists, I would create 2D templates that could be laser cut on the Glowforge and used to build the bigger…

The Pipeline Make a detailed forest scene MAYA SUBSTANCE PAINTER PHOTOSHOP FUSION ZBRUSH V-RAY XGEN OUIXEL MEGASCANS Ever since I was a boy I have always been fascinated by gnomes. According to Swedish folklore, our gnomes acted as guardians for both people and animals. This particular gnome is of the forest variety and as such he took care of both flora and fauna in his allotted area. Common tasks included taking care of hurt animals and warning of approaching dangers. This image is a promotional picture for a game I would like to develop in the future. My intention with the scene is to give the viewer a glimpse of the story I wish to tell in the game, and also serve as a benchmark for the quality I aim…

Immersive technologies are changing the way digital content is created and experienced, whether for film, TV, commercials or new media content. Virtual, mixed and augmented reality are being used not only to create spectacular visuals, but also to aid production with cost and time efficiencies, to present more options for creativity, and to bring geographically diverse talent together in a digital world. Volumetric capture is one of the most exciting new technologies on the map, the myriad uses of which we are just beginning to realise. By capturing a 3D video of a specific moment in time, directors and even viewers can have unprecedented control over the angles they view in – to create a story, drop a character into a different environment, create interaction between characters shot separately, and…

Reviews Chaos Phoenix 5 SOFTWARE REVIEW AUTHOR PROFILE Paul Hatton After graduating with a first-class computer science degree, Paul Hatton has spent nearly two decades working within the 3D visualisation industry. + PROS More presets added Impressive shading capabilities fire and smoke Simulations can now be processed standalone - CONS More powerful and extensive simulators do exist STANDALONE SIMULATOR This previewer is a tool that enables users to see their simulations without having Maya or 3ds Max. This can save time, especially if you options without the hassle of getting it set up in one of the aforementioned packages. The previewer accepts VDB, AUR, PRT and F3D file formats. This previewing tool does't yet support the previewing of meshes, but no doubt that will only be a matter of time.…