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	Michael Hurwicz view bio Autodesk 3ds Max HP XW4600 Workstation Creative Cow Leader Michael Hurwicz looks at The HP XW4600 Workstation and finds it a good value in terms of price/performance and productivity. Review Autodesk 3ds Max Max Monster Pak Michael Hurwicz looks at Max Monster Pak, a giant collection of 3D models, textures, motion capture files, and bonus software for 3d max from Digimation. Review Autodesk 3ds Max Animation Writing and Development: from Script Development to Pitch Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz examines ''Animation Writing and Development: from Script Development to Pitch'' by Jean Ann Wright, and finds it inspiring and informative. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants a career in writing for animation, or who is developing an animation script or idea. Wright is a seasoned industry professional, and it shows. Review Autodesk 3ds Max Dell's new Precision M90 mobile workstation Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz gives us a first look at Dell's new Precision M90 mobile workstation, and finds that it's a significant step forward in technology. But should you wait for what's around the corner? Review Autodesk 3ds Max Stop Staring Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz examines ''Stop Staring'' by Jason Osipa, and finds that the author manages to make his detailed, in-the-trenches instruction fun. Highly recommended if you want to really get down into the details of lip sync and facial animation. Review Autodesk 3ds Max Advanced 3ds Max Character Modeling Michael Hurwicz looks at Advanced 3ds Max Character Modeling, a training DVD by Kenny Cooper (demo artist and primary narrator) and Jim Lammers (project manager and some narration) of Trinity3D. Review Autodesk 3ds Max Model, Rig, Animate with 3ds Max 7 Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz examines 'Model, Rig, Animate with 3ds max 7' by Michele Bousquet. This slim volume covers the entire process of creating a 3D character animaton, from modeling to rigging and animation. It is very step-by-step in its approach. Although the subject matter is intermediate, even dedicated beginners should be able to follow along. Highly recommended. Review Autodesk 3ds Max MAXScript 101 Author/Animator/Musician Michael Hurwicz looks at MAXScript 101, a training DVD by John Wainwright, the creator of MAXScript and determines that this is one of the best video-based training courses of any kind. Review Autodesk 3ds Max 3ds Max 7 Courseware and Training DVDs 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. Review Autodesk 3ds Max 3ds max 5 Fundamentals 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. Review back to top

	John David Hutton view bio Windows Hardware & Software Evoluent Vertical Mouse It starts as a slight twinge in the shoulder, or a prickle in the wrist, a dime-sized knot in the forearm or a tingling somewhere up and down the arm. Whatever the symptoms, the cause is usually the same - RSI or repetitive strain injury or its widely publicized brother, carpal tunnel syndrome. In this article, John David Hutton takes a look at the new Evoluent Vertical Mouse. It could be the answer to protecting yourself from carpal tunnel and other strains. Review back to top

	Mike Kroes view bio Cinema 4D A Guide to Computer Animation for tv, games multimedia and web by Marcia Kuperberg Mike Kroes takes a look at A Guide to Computer Animation for tv, games multimedia and web by Marcia Kuperberg. This book is in the Focal Press Visual Effects & Animation series. Review back to top

	Jannis Labelle view bio Cinema 4D Jannis Labelle reviews Digital Lighting & Rendering Jannis Labelle takes a look at Lighting & Rendering by Jeremy Birn, George Maestri and published by New Riders. Read on to find out why this book changed Jannis' mind abut non-specific software books. Review back to top

	Greg LaCle view bio Autodesk 3ds Max Volumetric cloud tutorial using 3ds max In this tutorial, Creativecow leader, Greg LaCl demonstrates the creation of volumetric clouds in 3ds max. Tutorial back to top

	Michael Park view bio Adobe After Effects Creating a shotgun blast using 3ds max and AE: Part 1 Many people are interested in creating and incorporating 3d generated footage into live action. In this 2 part tutorial, Michael Park will demonstrate how to create a shotgun blast at the camera using 3d rendered particles and distortion trails along with some 2d footage to create a convincing effect. In part 1 of this tutorial, we will create the 3d shotgun pellet geometry and material, as well as the distortion trails to be later used in the after effects composition. Tutorial, Video Tutorial back to top

	George Polevoy view bio Autodesk 3ds Max Cosmic Winds This is the project file George used to create the Cosmic Winds movie. The file uses native 3DSMAX procedural textures, so it will not open on anything but 3dsmax4. Tutorial Autodesk 3ds Max Modeling a face using nurms NURMS (Non Rational Mesh Smooth) or Subdivision Surface technique uses low-polygonal mesh to control the shape of the smooth surface.In this tutorial, George Polevoy demonstrates his favorite techniques for symmetric NURMS modeling and 3D sketching, enough to build the model, similar to what you see in the first pictures. The model you see in the pictures is not suited for very advanced animation, which could require different topology and more refinement. Tutorial back to top

	Gary Smith view bio Autodesk 3ds Max 3ds max 6 Killer Tips by Jon A. Bell In this article, Gary Smith takes a look at 3ds max 6 Killer Tips by Jon A. Bell and published by Pearson Education. Review Autodesk 3ds Max Creating An Old Fashioned Record Player In this tutorial, Gary Smith demonstrates modeling an old fashioned record player like the RCA logo using a technique called 'loft'. Tutorial back to top

	Curtis Thompson view bio Cinema 4D Digital Texturing & Painting by Owen Demers CreativeCOW Technical Director, Curtis Thompson examines Digital Texturing & Painting by Owen Demers from New Riders. Review back to top

	Adam Tracksler view bio Cinema 4D Adam Tracksler reviews: Essential CG Lighting Techniques By Darren Booker Adam Tracksler takes a look at Essential CG Lighting Techniques by Darren Booker. Read why Adam describes Essential CG Lighting Techniques ...''as an outstanding book that discusses the art of CG lighting in an intelligent, thoughtful, clear and informative way.'' Review Autodesk 3ds Max Adam Tracksler reviews Combustion/3ds Max Integration DVD Adam Tracksler takes a look at combustion/3ds max Integration DVD from Technical Animations & Video, Inc. and gives it the highest praise at the COW - 5 COWs. Review Autodesk 3ds Max Adam Tracksler looks at 3dsMax Fundamentals Adam Tracksler takes a look at Ted Boardman's 3dsMax 4: Fundamentals from New Riders Publishing. Review back to top

	Jonas Ussing view bio Autodesk 3ds Max Flying Through Clouds in 3ds max In this tutorial from Jonas Ussing, you will learn to create a fly-through of a realistic cloud tunnel that renders relatively fast, using 3D Studio Max with no plugins or 3rd party renderers. Tutorial back to top

	Morteza Yousefi view bio Autodesk 3ds Max 3-d cloud text effect In this tutorial, Morteza Yousefi demonstrates how to create a 3-d cloud text effect using Discreet's 3ds Max. Beginner to intermediate. Tutorial