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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