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3D Layer Warp by Jon Okerstrom
Article Type: Tutorial
In this tutorial, CreativeCOW leader and TV news guy, Jon Okerstrom takes a look at 3D Layer Warp -- one of two new tools from Zaxwerks called 3D Warps. Follow along as Jon creates a paper airplane and shows other fun things you can do with this great new tool.

3D Toon on Paper by Mark Val
Article Type: Tutorial
In this tutorial, Mark Val demonstrates creating a character that looks like he's drawn on paper. Mark takes us through the process from storyboard to finish, explaining the pipeline from XSI to After Effects.

3D Compositing by Andrew Kramer
Article Type: Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, Andrew Kramer demonstrates 3D Compositing in After Effects 6.5. You'll create 3D Camera Depth of Field, Move Layers in 3D Space and Animate the Camera, adding Effects.

3ds Max 7 Courseware and Training DVDs by Michael Hurwicz
Article Type: Training Product eview
Michael Hurwicz looks at 3ds Max 7 Courseware and Training DVDs from Autodesk Media and Entertainment. These include 3ds Max 7 New Features and Production Workflow, Fundamentals and Beyond Courseware, and the 3ds Max Master Class Series Training DVDs.

3D Transitions in discreet combustion: part 2 by Ben Munkres
Article Type: Tutorial
Purpose: To build a transition that helps to instruct the use of the 3d workspace, and how to put it to use in a production piece. This is part 2 of a two-part tutorial.

3D Transitions in discreet combustion by Ben Munkres
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In this tutorial, Ben Munkres demonstrates building a transition in order to instruct in the use of the 3d workspace and how to put into use in a production piece.

3ds max 6 Killer Tips by Jon A. Bell by Gary Smith
Article Type: Book Review
In this article, Gary Smith takes a look at 3ds max 6 Killer Tips by Jon A. Bell and published by Pearson Education.

3Prong - a review by Dennis Kutchera by Dennis Kutchera
Article Type: Product Review
Dennis Kutchera explores one of his favorite sets of AVX plug-ins from a joint Canadian-Swiss company called 3Prong. The set includes ColorFiX, DirtFiX, FlickerFiX, TwitterFix, WaveScope and SpeedRamP. Dennis finds these plug-ins essential to online editing.

3-d cloud text effect by Morteza Yousefi
Article Type: Tutorial
In this tutorial, Morteza Yousefi demonstrates how to create a 3-d cloud text effect using Discreet's 3ds Max. Beginner to intermediate.

3ds max 5 Fundamentals by Michael Hurwicz
Article Type: Book Review
Author and Animator Michael Hurwicz examines 3ds max 5 Fundamentals by Ted Boardman. This book is published by New Riders. An update of Boardman's previous book on 3ds max 4, this book is primarily a series of excellent tutorials covering the fundamental elements of 3ds Max 5. It also covers general principles, workflow, tips and traps. Highly recommended.

3D Graphics & Animation, Second Edition by Eric Calcagnino
Article Type: Book Review
Eric J. Calcagnino takes a look at 3D Graphics & Animation Second Edition written by Mark Giambruno and published by New Riders Publishing.

3D Schematic Grid -- from Illustrator to After Effects by Jayse Hansen
Article Type: Tutorial
In this tutorial, Jayse will show you how to take Illustrator artwork and import it into After Effects 5. For the final touches, he will show you how to use DigiEffects Schematic Grid to enhance transparent 'scoreboard' screen.