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The this issue of 3D World includes tips and techniques for real-world simulations such as fire, water and outer space. Future plc is an international special-interest media group that is listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK, US and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events for people who are passionate about their interests. We hold market-leading positions in games, film, music, technology, cycling, automotive and crafts.

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In the magazine

- The Adventures of Tintin
How Weta Digital brought HergeпїЅs heroic character to the big screen
- Studios to watch
The companies set to make a splash over the next 12 months
- A Large Evil Corporation
Meet the creative talents behind an exciting UK studio
- Fire and water simulation
Andrew Price walks you through the creation of fire and fluids using BlenderпїЅs built-in simulation tools
- Landscape techniques
Create landscapes for architectural visualisation as Simon Moir shares his workflow in 3ds Max
- Create a lionпїЅs mane in modo
Rodrigo Gelmi reveals how he used modo to create his model of a lion
- Stellar space scenes
Mike Griggs shows you how to generate stunning gaseous features for your space epics
- RealFlow 2012 tips
Discover the new features for editing fluid simulations in RealFlow with FX expert Florian Koebisch
- Inspirational imagery and projects
New 3D artwork showcasing a range of styles, from science fiction figures to photorealistic portraits, and our selection of the best new commercial and short-form 3D work

On test

iClone 5 Pro, WacomпїЅs Inkling digital sketchpad and a powerful new mobile workstation from Workstation Specialists
Also in this issue

- Speed modelling: A two-hour challenge gives students a taste of the skills theyпїЅll need in the workplace
- Matt Kearney from BlackGinger reveals the techniques used to bring CloverпїЅs пїЅWay BetterпїЅ campaign to the screen
- Discover how visual effects company Brainstorm Digital created its Emmy award?winning work for the hit television series Boardwalk Empire

On the disc

On this issueпїЅs disc youпїЅll find a complete 70-minute training video on Maya Ocean Locators and Wakes from Digital-Tutors, video and scene files for Rodrigo GelmiпїЅs modo fur workshop, plus Q&A videos and files