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Issue #1 : Winter 2003



Bringing it together "In The End" (Maya)
  • by Andrew Orloff. How the members of the band Linkin Park were transported into a surrealistic universe for the music video of their hit single, "In The End."
Global Illumination and Final Gathering Using SOFTIMAGE|XSI
  • by Ed Harriss. Achieving stunning results by using these techniques to overcome the lighting limitations in a CG environment.

3D Camera Setup (Maya)
  • by Mark Lefitz. Camera motion can sometimes make or break a demo reel. Here are some tips and tricks for smoothing out your motions.
Lighting and Rendering
  • by Alex Alvarez. Understanding 3D rendering technology vs. traditional lighting: The first step toward successful lighting. Part One of this series focuses on fundamental lighting concepts.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • by Jason Schleifer. Through the eyes of an artist, we catch a glimpse into the making of one of the best films in the past year.

Korn on Tour (Maya)
  • by Tristin Maduro, Seth Hall and Tyson Cross. Creating the gruesome Sphincter Tunnel, Elevator Shaft and Filthy Sewer sequences for Korn's music video. Not your ordinary roller coaster ride!
Highend Gallery
  • The best of Highend3d artwork.
Featured Artist
  • Insights and Images from Robert Kuczera of 3DCharacters.



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