1. 3DA_Sky_2815 (JPG) : Sky Backgrounds
(File Repository)

2272x1704 Soft Wispy Cloud image.

2. 3DA_Sky_2814 (JPG) : Sky Backgrounds
(File Repository)

2272x1704 Blank Sky image. Good for fading out clouds for subtle skies.

3. 3DA_Sky_2812 (JPG) : Sky Backgrounds
(File Repository)

2272x1704 Puffy Cloud image.

4. MGImagesToPlanesMD.zip () : LightWave
(File Repository)

This takes a selection of images and creates a series of planes with an image on each one. Useful for compositing etc. You also have the option to make a caption for the image as a 3d object.

5. Introducing Hair Farm (Plug-in for 3ds Max)
(News Feeds/Offsite News)

(image by Lee Perry-Smith) + Hair Farm is a complete hair solution for 3ds Max. It is specifically designed for CG... Read Full Article

6. Creating Simple Roof Tiles Part 1
(Tutorial/Tutorial - 3D Software)

... plane. Number of connecting edges will determine the density of roof tiles. I used 30 as you can see on images below.   4. With created edges still selected, use edge extrude tool, to ...

7. Maxwell Render 2
(News/News)

Maxwell Render is pleased to announce the general release of version 2 of Maxwell Render. For the last few weeks version 2 has been only available for existing clients upgrading – and the upg

8. Epictor Launches
(News/News)

Epictor - Provider for a new platform for high quality entourage images, officially launches its website, after a successful beta phase. To ensure premium content, every picture goes through seven

9. BAUHAUS FURNITURE
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...stic Detailed and realistic models available in multiple file formats. Don't miss the large preview images! Previews were rendered in Vray. The Max vray file is included (trees and grass are NOT ...

10. Charette #15 - Winners
(News/News)

3DA Casa Quinta Rendering Challenge Winners: Our new challenge was to texture and render Casa Quinta by architect Marcio Kogan and his Studio MK27 from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The winners may be found&n

11. Challenge 15 Winners
(Contest/Charrette Winners)

Casa Quinta Rendering Challenge Winners: This time we put up some effort to build the complete house scene along with most of the furniture inside, that we were able to reconstruct based on referen

12. Challenge 14 Winners
(Contest/Charrette Winners)

House in Alenquer Rendering Challenge: This time we headed to south of Europe, beautiful Portugal and a very interesting Casa am Alenquer/House in Alenquer by Aires+Mateus. The task was to render a

13. Make Us Wish You Were There
(News/News)

...ts on objects, then emulate these in your rendering lighting. You are encouraged to post reference images, progress, settings and finals pics which may be hosted off site like many do. We encour...

14. Metropoly HD evolution 2
(News/News)

aXYZ-Design - Launches a series of new super realistic 3D characters for close up views in renderings and animations! Full Body & Hand rigged Metropoly HD evolution 2 collection, i

15. Charrette#15 - Quinta House
(News/News)

Charrette #15 - Quinta House: Submission phase closed, qualifying entries may be viewed in an interactive compilation of the participants process. This time we put up some effort to build the compl

16. Easy3D Launches
(News/News)

...de high quality, high resolution entourage with extremely precise alpha masks; All of our entourage images consist of people in modern business, casual, or beach attire, and are applicable i...

17. Modo and ZBrush
(News/News)

Luxology and Pixologic Collaborate on Innovative New Workflow for modo and ZBrush UsersNew GoZ Feature Enables a Powerful Yet Simple Workflow Between modo® and ZBrush® 3D artists everywh

18. Vray Sun and Vray Physical Camera Made Easy
(Tutorial/Tutorial - 3D Software)

Vray Sun and Vray Physical Camera works hand-in-hand to give you an accurate physical simulation for your rendering composition base on sun location and real camera parameters. In here Neil Cristob

19. 3DATS
(News/News)

1 week Only -$40 Off Upcoming Architectural Visualization Book 3DATS announces an update to their upcoming book, 3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization - Advanced to Expert, including 200 more

20. E-on Software Uncovers Vue 7.5
(News/News)

...dalone application, Vue xStream operates seamlessly inside of 3ds max, Maya, LightWave, Cinema4D and Softimage|XSI. Specifically designed for graphics professionals, these products combine a multitude...

21. CGA 3D Awards
(News/News)

...Awards Competition is open to everyone in the Architectural Visualization industry to highlight the best imagery and animations done in 2008/2009.   This year's awards will be divided into thre...

22. DAZ 3D
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DAZ 3D Sweetens its 3D Model Library with Release of the Girl 4 Renowned 3D Figure Receives Makeover Complete with Unprecedented Morphing and Unmatched Versatility . Get ready to meet the Girl

23. LightWork Design
(News/News)

...ible as well as the representation of the materials. This meant that setting up a scene to get the final image became a very iterative process. LightWorks Progressive Rendering provides a solution to ...

24. NewTek
(News/News)

NewTek Launches Live Product Demo Webcasts NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that it will offer free live demonstrations of its produc

25. Digital Sweatshop
(News/News)

Digital Sweatshop is an experiment in networking for digital artist and professionals to help facilitate finding employment, outsourcing or collaboration work in a freelance like environment. Mem

26. VRay - THE COMPLETE GUIDE
(News/News)

...rovided with explanations, than a text supported by graphics. It's because of author's assumption: "images and tests (...) can explain a renderization program better than words". That's why ...

27. Archinteriors Vol. 16
(News/News)

Do You want to learn how to make commercial renderings? How to setup your interior scene? Archinteriors gives you this possibility. See how it looks from the backstage. Make money from profe

28. Challenge 12 Winners
(Contest/Charrette Winners)

Modern House Interior Rendering: This challenge comprised of two stages of the same project, 'House Kern' by swiss Stoosarchitekten. The first phase was an exterior rendering challenge and the second

29. Challenge 11 Winners
(Contest/Charrette Winners)

Modern House Exterior Rendering: This challenge comprised of two stages of the same project, 'House Kern' by swiss Stoosarchitekten. The first phase was an exterior rendering challenge (Challenge 11)

30. i3DTutorialsâ„¢
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...esk Maya training products, introduces 3D artists to the industry standard mental ray renderer to create imagery of exquisite and stunning detail. Emphasizing production proven techniques and ta...