📰 CGI News, Tools and Dates 📅
Aug 24, 2020 4:24 pm
Hello again and thanks for sticking with me. Here is a round-up of all the latest news and tutorials from the world of 3D.
🔨 TOOLS
3ds Max Indie License
3ds Max Indie is now available in a lot more countries, check here to see if yours is on the list. The 3ds Max Indie license is $250 (or equivalent), it has no limitations and to qualify your gross revenue needs to be under $100,000 per year.
https://makeanything.autodesk.com/3dsmax-indie
PolyCloth Plugin | Cloth brushes for 3dsMax
PolyCloth’s release coincides with the 3d modelling series. Check out the video below. I am really looking forward to using PolyCloth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kszzf46lIU&feature=emb_logo
Corona 6
Corona 6 for 3ds Max is nearly ready and should be released in the next few weeks. Now might be a good time to refresh yourself with Corona Render Engine.
https://www.luxuryvisuals.com/jaked3d/corona-renderer-top-5
📖 READ
Modelling CGI Assets in 3ds Max
A brand new article on things to speed up 3D modelling and add that extra level of realism.
https://www.luxuryvisuals.com/jaked3d/3d-modelling
🏫 LEARN
3D Modelling Course
54.4% of LVA students voted for a course about 3D modelling. This course was created and is now open for enrolment below.
https://www.udemy.com/course/3d-modelling-with-3ds-max/?couponCode=3DMODELLING
📺 WATCH
3ds Max Webinar
In case you missed the webinar from the 3ds Max team, as well as special guests K6 Media Group and Hoare Lea. Here is the link.
https://autodesk.wistia.com/medias/cz12or26yw
Use the Cloth Modifier to Create Pillows in 3ds Max
Here is a video to demonstrate how to add pillows to a sofa so they sit naturally. Using gravity and cloth we can easily have cushions that sit nicely on a sofa in 3ds Max.
📅 DATES
Autodesk University
Autodesk University is on between November 17th and the 20th this year and I will be presenting an Industry Talk called Using 3ds Max with Photography To Hit Deadlines for Advertising Campaigns. Thank you if you voted for my talk.
autodesk.com/autodesk-university/
24 Hours of Chaos
24 Hours of Chaos is a series of 10 back-to-back livestream sessions put together by Chaos Group. More information below.
https://www.chaosgroup.com/24-hours-chaos
Autodesk Vision Series
The Vision Series from Autodesk promises 3 days of virtual presentations and panels on the future of the industry straight from the minds of Autodesk thought leaders and customers. You can register using the link below.
https://makeanything.autodesk.com/events/vision-series-2020
🤝 CONNECT
Luxury Visuals Youtube Channel
Tons of free content on how to make photo-realistic renders. Subscribe to the channel by following the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/luxuryvisuals
Luxury Visuals Academy Facebook Group
This is the best place to ask questions, post work and get feedback on what you are working on.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/luxuryvisualsacademy
Courses
Want to learn more about CGI and 3D techniques. Here is a list of all the courses you can take from Luxury Visuals.
https://www.luxuryvisuals.com/academy
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