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If you don’t already know, the next XX competition has started!  Your objective?  To create the most disastrous event imaginable!  This will be the last XX competition before Beta 4, visit the comp information page and get started!

Also, do not forget to check out The Guerrilla CG Project, for some great CG tutorial videos!

Those of you learning 3d might be interested in The Guerrilla CG Project. It is a free instruction video website that teaches you the basics of 3d modeling and animation.  There are application-specific videos for most of the popular 3d programs, as well as videos for everybody.  Enjoy!

Here is an online video that discusses the common pitfall of the uncanny valley in 3d games and animation.  It is both entertaining and informative.  It’s by James Portnow and Daniel Floyd.  Enjoy!

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CG-Nation Beta 4 is nearing release!  We’ve listened to the community, and have tailored the new version of the site to be more content oriented, artist friendy and even more modern!  Here are some things to look forward to: (more…)

Subdivision Modeling Tutorial

Advanced

By: Simon B. ($imon)

In this tutorial I will be explaining some basics of optimising your models for subdivision modeling, increasing the quality of high poly work a lot! 

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As some of you probably already heard, there has been another show of power by Autodesk, after taking over maya and several other programs, they have now also acquired another leading 3d package in the industry: Softimage|XSI.

For more information click on the image to go to the CGtalk thread.