AREA Presents 3December
Over the past seven years, 3December has become a tradition. Around the world, on or about December 3, artists using Autodesk® Maya® software and Autodesk® MotionBuilder™ software join together—in person or online—to celebrate 3D and their art. Now, with 3December in its eighth year, Maya and MotionBuilder 3D artists come together again and welcome Autodesk® 3ds Max® software users, too.
Join a 3D extravaganza as AREA presents 3December Online for the entire week of December 3, and register for one of two live events: Austin, Texas (Dec. 3) or London, U.K. (Dec. 4). Check out local user group activities too.
- registration is free.
Product Updates
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Autodesk 3ds Max 9: Now Shipping
Key new features help you achieve stunning results in less time with Autodesk® 3ds Max® 9 software.
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Autodesk 3ds Max 9 Demonstration
Download these easy-to-follow video modules to learn the latest in Autodesk 3ds Max modeling, rendering, and design visualization techniques.
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Autodesk Maya 8
View Flash®
demos of the new features in Autodesk® Maya® 8 software, now
shipping.
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Announcing the new release of Autodesk FBX
On November
28, 2006, Autodesk will release Autodesk® FBX 2006.11, the
latest version of this widely used and supported 3D file format.
This full release, which includes the FBX SDK and plug-ins,
will be available to download at www.autodesk.com/fbx. New
feature highlights include support for: vertex cache API;
multiple texture maps per material channel, and multiple UV
sets. Be sure to get your download starting November 28.
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Learning
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Essential CG Lighting with 3ds Max
Lighting is
the one thing that makes or breaks any CG environment. This
inspirational book and DVD give you everything you need to
create convincing CG lighting.
3ds Max 9 Essentials
Courseware now available on our e-store, selected bookstores
and Amazon. More
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3ds Max and Maya ACI Workshops
coming up in November & December in Toronto, Mumbai, Hong
Kong, Sydney - Get ready for them!
More »
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Wiring a Control Board
Learn how to
rig up a nifty little custom control board for your characters
in Autodesk 3ds Max software. Log in or register for AREA
to view this and many other free tutorials.
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Exclusive to Subscription Members - The Autodesk 3ds Max 9 Crash Course SeriesLearn basic creation and manipulation concepts for Autodesk 3ds Max 9 software. Our new Crash Course series consists of four introductory lessons: Basic Concepts, Modeling, Animation, and Rendering.
Maya 8 Platinum Membership
Interactive One-hour training sessions
Every Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. EST
As a platinum subscription member, you'll learn in a virtual classroom format and be able to apply tips and tricks to your own workflow. Follow the link for detailed information on registration instructions and system requirements.
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MotionBuilder Platinum Membership
Training every Wednesday at 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM EDT (Subscription)
- Python/SDK: Customizing Workflows (November 2006) Covers basic strategies of streamlining your production process with a plug-in or a script as well as the current status of the capabilities for both of these.
- Real-time Production (December 2006) Looks at a few case studies to discuss the possibilities of using Autodesk® MotionBuilder™ software in a broadcast or live-to-tape format.
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Autodesk University: Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, Las Vegas
Interested in
Design Visualization? This is place to learn.
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Community Showcase (LOGIN REQUIRED)
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AREAcast with Meats Meier
Listen in on a conversation with Meats Meier, an independent artist who sets himself apart with his unique and recognizable style.
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The Making of "It Comes a Time of Death"
Delve into the how the modeling, texturing, and composition were done for the short movie.
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Creating a Velvet Shader
Steven Tubbrit shows you how to create a velvet shader with Autodesk Maya software and introduces you to the Sampler Info node.
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The Awakening of Consciousness
Take a look at this hilarious animated short created by Santiago Hurtado and Daniel Ruiz.
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Events
North America
The Make the Story Come Alive Autodesk 3ds Max 9 and Autodesk Maya 8 Launch Tour comes to an end with final events in Los Angeles (Nov. 16) and Vancouver (Nov. 21). The tour began in early October and has been a great success. We thank everyone who came! The turnout was excellent and we especially appreciate the feedback about the events and the new product features we showed you.
Europe
The Ideas Realized Road Show in Europe continues:
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