3D World Issue 237 – September 2018

3D World Issue 237 is a digital PDF edition of the UK-based 3D art and visual effects magazine, published by Future Publishing Ltd. This issue focuses on Cinema 4D, with 35 pages of insight into sculpting, motion graphics, and immersive VR experiences. The complete magazine is available for instant download in PDF format.

Inside this edition, readers will find a mix of practical tutorials, studio features, gallery showcases, and software reviews. It is designed for 3D artists, animators, and visual effects enthusiasts who want to stay current with industry techniques.

Book Overview

3D World Issue 237 is a 100-page digital magazine from Future Publishing Ltd, edited by Rob Redman. The issue belongs to the Art category and covers a broad range of computer graphics topics, including Cinema 4D sculpting, virtual reality scene creation, and physics-based character effects.

Key features include a look at Mandelbrot fractals in visual effects, Ziva Dynamics’ ZIVA VFX plugin, and advice from three studio founders on building a VFX studio. The issue also contains an interview with MAXON’s Andres Hildebrandt on the history of Cinema 4D.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A 35-page Cinema 4D special covering sculpting, VR, and motion graphics.
• How VFX studio Framestore uses Mandelbrots to create fantastical scenes.
• Ziva Dynamics’ approach to physically based digital characters with the ZIVA VFX plugin.
• Advice from three studio founders on building a professional visual effects studio.
• Tutorials on sculpting a stylised horse, abstract Voronoi renders, and BodyPaint 3D.
• An introduction to RADiCAL, an AI-powered motion capture solution.
• Reviews of Marmoset Toolbag 3.04, Quixel Megascans Mixer, and the RyMek keyboard / The Story of Inc.

Why This Book Matters

This issue is a useful reference for anyone working with Cinema 4D, from students to professional artists. It combines hands-on tutorials with behind-the-scenes industry knowledge, showing how modern VFX and VR content is produced.

The magazine is part of 3D World’s ongoing coverage of computer graphics culture and technology. In this edition, readers also get a historical perspective on Cinema 4D from MAXON, alongside practical techniques they can apply immediately.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Once your purchase is complete, access is available immediately. The PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, on tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices, as well as most PDF reading applications.

FAQ

When will I receive the magazine? Immediately after purchase, you can download the PDF.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition and no physical product will be sent.

Can I read it on my device? Yes. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, and mobile reading apps.

Add this issue to your collection and start exploring the techniques and projects featured in 3D World Issue 237.