Cgtuts+ Giveaway: CG Books from Ballistic
We’ve had some incredible response since Cgtuts+ launched at the beginning of June. With nearly 2500 subscribers, about 650 Twitter followers, and 560,000 pageviews; these are no small numbers! To show our appreciation, and give thanks to our readers for their continued interest and support, we’ve decided to follow along in one of the great Envato traditions and give away three CG themed books to some of our lucky Twitter followers!
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The contest is now closed, and the winners will be contacted shortly!
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Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters
In its fourth edition, EXOTIQUE 4 firmly establishes itself as the benchmark for CG character art, featuring the work of artists from 45 countries (a record for the EXOTIQUE series).
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D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
d’artiste: Character Modeling 2 presents the techniques of leading character modelers Kevin Lanning, Zack Petroc, and Timur “Taron” Baysal. Each master artist showcases his approaches and techniques in modeling characters and creatures for film and game projects through expansive graphic tutorials.
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Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art
ELEMENTAL 3 is the only art book showcasing the work of CG artists in architectural visualization and product design, and is the first Ballistic title to dedicate half of its pages to architectural subjects.
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Twitter: macmerkur
I really want to put my hands on ‘D’Artiste Character Modeling 2′. It’s probably the only place you can sneak a peek into greatest character-modelling chefs’ kitchen and get a piece of their secret design recipes. When I grow up I want to make such bad-ass looking figures as Marcus featured on the cover
I really love these books. The reason why I want one of these books, I’ve graduated in applied informatics specialization multimedia. I’m great at web stuff but my 3D skills are still poor. (school basics) So I want to earn D’Artiste Character Modeling 2 so I can learn from the masters.
Twitter username: ghostje
twitter nick: sizq .
im learning about CG alot i really want this one:
Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters. thx
I want the “D’Artiste Character Modeling 2″ book to learn more about character modelling.
@saudthakur
Nysuatro
Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters
This book because next year we are going to see characktermodelling @ the course that I am following. And I can use every inspirition.
Greetz
D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
Thats what Id really love having…. Im currently teaching myself Autodesk Maya Modelling and animation and could really use all the help I can get.
Modisana is my Twitter username
@EXXCORPIO
I’d love the D’Artiste Character Modeling 2, I’m fan of modeling so this book would be awesome, i’ve seen it some places and i want it.
twitter name: rpgbuilder3d
I would really appreciate “D’Artiste Character Modeling 2″ seems like a great book about character Modeling and the detail they put into these awesome models and being a big fan of Gears of War it would really give me an insight to the way they developed these characters.
Twitter: emination
I’m new in this and I want to learn character modelling so ‘D’Artiste Character Modeling 2′ would fit perfectly in my learning process.
My Twitter username is @iodicdesign.
I would love to get “Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters”. It contains some of the most beautiful and most inspiring character design work.
Twitter: kaihoneck
So excited!
Twitter: xAbd0o
and i want Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters, because, am making a project for my college course and i really need to learn these artist technique, thanks to cg+ for offering this kind of book
I would like D’Artiste Character Modeling 2 because I am an illustrator and I need some inspiration all the time and some tutorials would be pretty nice for me. My twitter ID is pablolarah.
Twitter: cisco_dc
D’Artiste Character Modeling 2 – It’s always a great opportunity to learn from the experienced.
Twitter: Veizer
I am currenty learning 3D and I’d like to improve my character design skills, it’s a book that show the best of the best and shows a lot of digital art styles and designs, totally a must have.
The book is Exotique 4
Sorry for double post
Jhotun here!
An old work companion of mine had one of those books and I loved it. There are some good tips and tricks about normal maps and if you like Gears of War you will love the renders inside.
I would love to have all of them! hehe, but it is the d’artiste book the one that I like most
Good luck everybody
I would really like to get my hands on D’Artiste Character Modeling cause its contains some really interesting and inspirering art work.
twitter: z1coV
Twitter username: evanschaible
D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
Why? Two words… Ballistic Publishing.
Twitter: badrobotbrain
Book: D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
Why: Because I read an interview w/ Kevin Lanning when this book came out and he had the greatest quote in it—second hand from one of his mentors—which was:
“The moment one is truly free to begin creating art digitally, is when the tools become transparent to the user.”
This is a mentality that I have strove for when doing any kind of work digitally.
Twitter: Artish
Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters
I just love characters and I’m always hungry for inspiration!
@mobde3net
I want this book ‘The World’s Best Autodesk Art’, because I will take thoughts about architectural 3d designs.
twitter: thomaswornall
the d’artiste book looks sweet and i am always looking for new styles to learn and develop from. this one looks to contain a nice clean box model style.
@tylerwall
Honestly I think it is a dead heat between “Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters” and “D’Artiste Character Modeling 2″ I have wanted both of them for awhile now but am just too cheap to spring for the money. I think when push comes to shove though I would go with D’Artiste because I have the first one and it has some great tips for character modeling.
I would LOVE the “Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art” book– I’m currently studying Digital Animation, and rarely have money for books like this, unless they are required texts! (which never happens, by the way). I love that architectural work is featured in this book!
Twitter: notjerry
Twitter username: christianstenz
As I’m beginning to combine my knowledge about vfx with gfx, any help I can get would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully it will help me land a job in the industry here in Denmark and I would be happy with either of the three books, but think I might prefer “D’Artiste Character Modeling 2″, as I feel it is the area I lack the most experience.
Twitter: finnianmacmanus
D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
I am a 15 year old looking to become a character modeler. i have spent more than 3 years trying to be able to create characters, and other animations using modeling programs. These books all look like they will help me progress in that area, i would also love them for the armor and clothes the characters are wearing, that would help me with my concept art and trying to figure out what a “Warrior” class person would be wearing. the books have so much detail, i think one of them would help me, and thats why i chose Character Modeling 2.
twitter name: freshsox
I’m teaching myself 3d and want to use my skill to create architectural designs.
Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art
thx
Twitter username: Mike_elf08
Definetely: Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art
I’m three years (out of seven) into my architecture degree and having this book would be so helpful in terms of inspiration and education. Next year I’m supposed to be in a practise where I’ll be improving my skills in 3D visulisation and have an interview tomorrow actually (heres hoping!). Cinema 4D is my main program and whilst I’m fairly good, this book should kick start me!
Cheers
Twitter Username: Pat_Weiss
• d’artiste: Character Modeling 2
I just want to start modeling characters by myself and the best way to do so, is to see how it can be done. Thank You!
Twitter Username: Swizzler121
D’Artiste Character Modeling 2,
Right now i’m working on a indie game with some friends, and your tutorials have really helped (more blender tutorials!) but right now one of my weak points is character models, maybe learning how the best of the best do it would help me get better, and deliver an awesome game!
ooooOOooo me want me want me want.
@milkscone
Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters
i have d’artiste character modelling and digital painting 2. since art is a religion these publishings are my bibles, exotique will certainly inspire me to take on further my painting skills as i watch with my tongue on the floor what others are capable of doin. n also since now i dnt have a job so i cant afford to buy anymore maybe this will restore hope, to the fallen
I realle want D’Artiste Character Modeling 2 because I love Charactor Modeling and this stuff is awesome!
And I want to know some new tricks
Twitter Username: acti0n
I’ve been trying to learn 3d modeling for quite some time on my own and I think this book would be a great reference for professional workflows and how to model effectively.
Book: D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
Twitter Username: jsw0984
I’m always looking for new sources of inspiration, and I think that this book has the most inspiring images that I have ever seen so far
Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters
Twitter nick: Arnovw
Twitter: @mastadre
Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters! I sure could use some more visual inspiration, everyone loves eyecandy!
I’d love the Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art book because I love seeing the inclusion of architectural design! I’m studying digital animation and rarely have cash for extra non-essential books!
twitter: notjerry
@digitalchef
I think the D’Artiste Character Modeling 2 book would be great to get my hands on and see some of the great works these guys do. I love character modeling.
I want this books, because is the ultimate reference for people like me, i wanna learn 3d modeling, and with a book like this, is more easy to learn.
Book: D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
Twitter Username: Bocazin
Twitter: veizer
Book: Exotique 4: The World’s Most Beautiful CG Characters
It’s a great opportunity to finally get this book and look for best characcter design showcase of this year’s publishing.
Also I am tired looking throught the book on the ballistic page cause it’s preview is too small
Would love to get my hands on D’Artiste Character Modeling 2, working har don honing my modeling skills and more info and inspiration is always needed.
Twitter = SevenDead
Twitter: SaroVerhees
Book: Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art
Why: Because i’m really interested in Product design as well as architecture. I’m going to collegue next year so i would be really well prepared for those study’s. My dad builds houses so it would be great if i could model them for his clients.
Saro
twittername: protommie
book:D’Artiste Character Modeling 2
i wan this book to see how the characters of one the best games ever are created. also i want to learn techniques for my animated short film.
My twitter : jnbharosa
Why: I would like to have the book because i realy want to have it for inspiration. I’m trying to get into the game development so thats why. I hope this is enough
Thank you,
Jayant Bharosa
Great givaway! I’d love to win D’Artiste Character Modeling 2 as I love animating, but without the knowledge of how to create great characters, I have to use other peoples. It would be great if I was able to create my own characters!
Twitter: Cuby07
Cheers!
Twitter: zpanzer
I would love D’Artiste Character Modelling 2, I’m currently trying to get into the gaming industry after taking a 2 year webdesigner education with a special in 3D art. I’m trying to become a great character artist and having D’Artiste Character Modelling 2 would provide a great inside in this worlds best game and high poly character artists
Twitter: DigitalAnima
I would really love D’Artiste Character Modelling 2. I’ve just started doing character modeling and sculpting in my spare time and I think the book would be a great source of inspiration and knowledge.
Twitter: Kspelce
I would love the opportunity to have “Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art”, it is by far the best source of inspiration out there. It is packed full of the most amazing, motivational, and realistic pieces. I have tried entering my work into Ballistic Publishing competitions before, but my ideas need to be stronger. I am very hopeful that my work will end up in this book one day.
Twitter: frederikfloor
I’ve wanted to buy the “Elemental 3: The World’s Best Autodesk Art” for a while because I love 3D modeling, especially for film, but I just can’t afford any of Ballistic Publishings awesome books! This book would help me out a lot since I’m at the start of my career!
sorry about what I’ll type but… HOLYSHIT!
Awesome, just awesome!
Twitter username : timsoret
I’d appreciate all the books I think, because I’m totally in love with graphic design, especially when it’s related to movies, motion design, and games.
But I think Exotique is the less technical book of the three, and it would be a great source of inspiration for my upcoming 3D portfolio. I’m willing to enter the 3D industry, but for the moment I’m at the beginning : here is my first modeling : http://www.timsoret.com/3D/alien3.mov