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New Release: Animation Principles Vol. 3

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:21 +0000

The final volume in our Animation Principles Series is now available.

In this last volume, instructor Justin Harrison, wraps up the 12 principles you’ll need to be a successful animator. Volumes 1 and 2 build upon each other and culminate in this final release. If you have yet to watch any part in the series be sure to check out Vol 1 and Vol 2 first!

Character art for this series was graciously provided by and is copyright Syama Pedersen (Minotaur), Nikita Volobuev (Infantry Soldier) and Arminas Didziokas (Gas Mask, Zack the Tourist).

About the Instructor

Justin Harrison is a Character Animator with more than 5 years experience in the game industry. Currently he is working for the Activision-owned, High Moon Studios, and has had the pleasure of contributing to such titles as The Bourne Conspiracy, Ghostbusters: The Game, as well as Transformers: War for Cybertron to name a few. Justin holds a BFA in Digital Art and Animation from the College for Creative Studies, and has a generalist skill set that ranges from artistic modeling and asset creation, to motion capture and keyframe animation, to technical rigging and character setup.

Website: www.jharrisonart.com

PROJECT ZED: VOTING BEGINS AND MORE!

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:44:20 +0000

Yesterday our first community contest came to a close!

A huge thanks for everyone that participated, and of course to Quixel and NDo2 for sponsoring with awesome prizes! In only 7 days we saw over 620 posts (!!!) and nearly 40 final entries. Not bad for our first quick contest! Now that submissions are officially closed judging will begin with winners announced Monday, May 21st.

We’re also excited to announce we’ll be adding a community vote complete with prizes as well!

The community vote will open this Friday and run through the weekend. The top entry, as voted by you, will be awarded a 6 month subscription to 3dmotive and a custom Planetary Research Hoodie! Watch the forums for details!

Thanks again and stay tuned!!

Community Contest Underway + 20% NDo2!

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:13:08 +0000

Our first community contest is underway with over 40 entires!

We kept things short and sweet for our first outing and we’re excited to see folks embracing the restrictions. With 3 days left until submission, we’ve already seen 40+ entries started with some incredibly creative concepts and ideas. Check out the growing list of entrants and what they’re up to!

20% off an NDo2 license!

The awesome folks at Quixel and creators of NDo2 (not to mention the sponsors of our contest!) are offering a great discount for all contest participants. We’ll be emailing all entrants with details shortly after the contest wraps so stay tuned.

New Release: Unity: Assets, Materials, and Terrain

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:20:58 +0000

The latest in our new series on Unity 3.5

We’ve just released Unity: Assets, Materials and Terrain. In this volume, instructor Alan Thorn takes us through a comprehensive look at some of the core features and tools artists will be spending a majority of their time with. After watching this volume you’ll have the fundamentals nailed for creating a great looking scene or level in Unity 3.5.

Stay tuned for more Unity content!

About the Instructor

Alan Thorn is an author, mathematician, and independent video game developer with more than 11 years of industry experience. He works freelance for some of the world’s largest entertainment companies and has lectured on game development at a variety of institutions throughout Europe. He is the founder of the game development studio Wax Lyrical Games, and is the author of several popular books on video game development.

Website: www.AlanThorn.net

[incoming transmission] SUBJECT ZED

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:17:10 +0000

BREAKING: The latest intel from our Planetary Research Division.

Today our internal team has made progress on identifying what we’re now calling Subject ZED. Though little is still known about it’s origins or intentions, our team has gained some key information since our first sighting. We’re now ready to share what we know in hopes that you, our research community, can help us identify it’s function and potential substance composition.

Head to briefing room for our latest intel!

New Release: Animation Principles Series, Vol. 2

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:36:23 +0000

Vol 2 of our Animation Principles course is now live!

We’re bringing you the next installment in our Animation Principles today. Instructor Justin Harrison continues to lay down solid fundamentals for your animation toolbox with this next volume. If you missed the first volume be sure to check it out and catch up!

Character art for this series was graciously provided by and is copyright Syama Pedersen (Minotaur), Nikita Volobuev (Infantry Soldier) and Arminas Didziokas (Gas Mask, Zack the Tourist).

About the Instructor

Website: www.jharrisonart.com

New Release: Unity 3.5, An Introduction

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:11:11 +0000

Killer Unity content coming your way!

Today we’re dropping some Unity 3.5 content. In this extensive series, instructor Alan Thorn takes us through a comprehensive look at the Unity Game Engine. We start with an introductory look at the user interface and navigation, get an inside look at adding, manipulating, and refining assets and textures, and even setup a small custom gameplay space from start to finish. If you’ve always been curious about what Unity has to offer, this course has everything you need to get you started with the engine!

But fear not, we won’t be stopping here with just this introduction. We’ve got loads more on it’s way to you – dropping hot off the presses soon!

About the Instructor

Website: www.AlanThorn.net

New Release: Animation Principles Series, Vol. 1

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:35:00 +0000

We’re launching a new series today, Animation Principles!

In this new series the focus is on a core 12 principles of animation. From a bouncing ball with basics like squash and stretch to applying these core principles to a fully rigged animated character, this series will be a great starting point for new animators as well as a foundational course to dramatically improve and bring to life your animation work. The series will feature 3 fully rigged characters, as part of the source files, that you’ll be able to use to follow along with instructor Justin Harrison. Volumes 2 and 3 will expand the series with additional principles and practical examples.

Character art for this series was graciously provided by and is copyright Syama Pedersen (Minotaur), Nikita Volobuev (Infantry Soldier) and Arminas Didziokas (Gas Mask, Zack the Tourist).

About the Instructor

Website: www.jharrisonart.com

NEW RELEASE: 3DS MAX 2012 – BASICS Vol. 2

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:39:06 +0000

Volume 2 of our ongoing 3ds Max Basics Series is here!

Our 3ds Max 2012 Basics Series is a great starting point for folks just jumping into 3d or those looking to transition from other software such as Maya for a new job or project. Today we’re adding a new volume to help you beef up your Max skills. Volume 2 focuses heavily on 3ds Max’s unique Editable Poly stack and associated modes and tools. After checking out Volume 2 you’ll be much more confident modeling in 3ds Max 2012!

Be sure to check out Volume 1!

New Release: Baking, Texturing, Presentation

Tyler Wanlass (3dm) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:41:51 +0000

Volume 4 of the series is here!

Today we’re launching volume 4 of our workflow series, The Treasure Chest. In this 4th and final part, Jeff Parrott covers the baking and texturing portions for our stylized game asset. Additionally he will briefly discuss presentation techniques to make sure your hard work shines.

And of course, if you’re just getting started, be sure to check out the first 3 volumes: