3D Artist – Issue 126 (December 2018)

Welcome to 3D Artist Issue 126, the December 2018 digital edition from Future Publishing. This PDF issue is available as an instant download and brings together practical inspiration and step-by-step workflows for the 3D community.

Inside, readers will find pro advice on architectural visualization, Houdini 17 tips, and techniques for character creation, hair grooming, texture work and Octane rendering.

Book Overview

3D Artist is a practical magazine for the 3D community, and Issue 126 focuses on building better renders and improving everyday pipelines. The issue includes a 27-tip guide to architectural visualization by Alex Langletz, a behind-the-scenes look at Jellyfish Pictures’ In Bloom, and a selection of Houdini 17 tips prepared with SideFX.

Step-by-step tutorials cover a next-gen stylized character by Shayleen Hulbert, wind-swept hairstyles in Maya by Crystal Bretz, photorealistic tyres in Substance Painter by Amaru Zeas, and realistic alien terrains in Octane by Jesus Suarez. The issue also includes reviews of Gravity Sketch, Houdini 17 and the Lenovo ThinkPad P1, plus interviews with Brian Mitchell of Audiomotion and Brett Ineson of Animatrik.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• 27 ways to build better architectural visualizations, with tips from Alex Langletz and other experts.
• Top tricks for Houdini 17, created with SideFX, including Vellum and material-based workflows.
• A step-by-step guide to developing a next-gen stylized character, from concept to production-ready techniques.
• Workflows for wind-swept hairstyles in Maya and XGen with Crystal Bretz.
• Procedural texturing advice for photorealistic tyres in Substance Painter with Amaru Zeas.
• Octane terrain rendering techniques with free accompanying video and Cinema 4D files.
• Industry interviews and project focus features, including Disney’s Baymax Dreams.

Why This Book Matters

This issue captures the state of 3D production around late 2018, from real-time rendering and VR design tools to new releases such as Houdini 17 and V-Ray Next for Maya. It offers practical, production-focused education for artists who want to improve their modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering skills.

The included free resource pack adds further value for self-directed learners, with an Octane video guide, C4D project files, textures and 3D models.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase, and the PDF can be read on desktops, laptops, tablets, phones and compatible reading apps. Most Kindle apps, PDF readers and tablet reading applications support this format.

FAQ

How quickly will I receive this issue? This is a digital product, so you get instant access after purchase. The PDF will be available for download from your account.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, and no printed magazine will be posted.

What devices can I use? The PDF works with desktop reading software, mobile PDF apps, tablets and compatible Kindle apps.

Download 3D Artist Issue 126 today and explore the workflows and tutorials prepared by working 3D professionals.

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