3D Artist No. 122

We’re always inspired, here on 3D Artist, by the different types of art that people create, and as is the case with our cover feature this issue, all the interesting ways they use their favourite software to make their dreams into a reality. Take Maria Panfilova, our cover artist, for example, who used Maya for cleaner UVs and for topology of her stunning écorché lion. Other artists from the likes of Guerrilla Games (Ben Erdt) and Pixar Animation Studios (Andrea Goh) give us unmissable tips and tricks too in our cover feature on page 22. Elsewhere, we’re jumped into the blue with award-winning animation studio Blue Zoo to discuss their journey so far, while Sony Pictures Animation talks Hotel Transylvania 3. You can also hear from Image Engine concept artist Julián Calle…

We’re always inspired, here on 3D Artist, by the different types of art that people create, and as is the case with our cover feature this issue, all the interesting ways they use their favourite software to make their dreams into a reality. Take Maria Panfilova, our cover artist, for example, who used Maya for cleaner UVs and for topology of her stunning écorché lion. Other artists from the likes of Guerrilla Games (Ben Erdt) and Pixar Animation Studios (Andrea Goh) give us unmissable tips and tricks too in our cover feature on page 22. Elsewhere, we’re jumped into the blue with award-winning animation studio Blue Zoo to discuss their journey so far, while Sony Pictures Animation talks Hotel Transylvania 3. You can also hear from Image Engine concept artist…

TANYA COMBRINCK N/A Tanya returns this issue having spoken to six incredible artists from the likes of Guerrilla Games, Pixar, Weta, Quixel and more. Hear about their top Maya tips over on page 22. 3DArtist username N/A JULIÁN CALLE juliancalle.com Image Engine concept artist Julián Calle teaches us some cool tricks for integrating 2D and 3D in his stunning sci-fi planet environment. Read his guide on page 44. 3DArtist username N/A MICHAEL INGRASSIA artstation.com/digitalgeppetto Michael is creative director of SteamLabs VR, and founder/lead instructor of 3DTrainingWorkshop.com. He teaches us triple-a clothing techniques on page 52. 3DArtist username digitalgeppetto ANDREW COMB andrewcomb.com Freelance 3D artist, Andrew, takes you round the new version of LightWave and teaches you how to create metals with the new PBSDF material. Don’t miss his tutorial on page 60. 3DArtist username N/A ALLA CHERNOVA artstation.com/allachernova Alla is a 3D generalist…

TANYA COMBRINCK N/A Tanya returns this issue having spoken to six incredible artists from the likes of Guerrilla Games, Pixar, Weta, Quixel and more. Hear about their top Maya tips over on page 22. 3DArtist username N/A JULIÁN CALLE juliancalle.com  Image Engine concept artist Julián Calle teaches us some cool tricks for integrating 2D and 3D in his stunning sci-fi planet environment. Read his guide on page 44. 3DArtist username N/A MICHAEL INGRASSIA artstation.com/digitalgeppetto  Michael is creative director of SteamLabs VR, and founder/lead instructor of 3DTrainingWorkshop.com. He teaches us triple-a clothing techniques on page 52. 3DArtist username digitalgeppetto ANDREW COMB andrewcomb.com  Freelance 3D artist, Andrew, takes you round the new version of LightWave and teaches you how to create metals with the new PBSDF material. Don’t miss his tutorial on page…

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Additional AAA clothing tutorial Exclusive video on trouser and sleeve creation 3 Premium CGAxis models A collection of images to use in your work 80 Textures from 3DTotal.com Download plenty of high-quality textures Log in to www.filesilo.co.uk/3DArtist Register to get instant access to this pack of must-have creative resources, how-to videos and tutorial assets The home of great downloads – exclusive to your favourite magazines from Future! Secure and safe online access from anywhere Free access for every reader, print and digital Download only the files you want, when you want All your gifts, from all your issues, in one place Free for digital readers, too! Read on your tablet, download on your computer…