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Kaleb Aylsworth

Kaleb Aylsworth is the old Cgtuts+ editor. He is also a video game Environment Artist with over 3 years of professional experience. He is currently employed at Digital Extremes in Canada, and working on an un-announced AAA title.
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How to Create a Video Game Dumpster: The Complete Current-Gen Workflow

Twice a month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Cgtuts+, and what better place to start than with a tutorial by ex-site-editor Kaleb Aylsworth. This tutorial was first published in June 2009 and proved immensely popular. Let’s take a look…


This entry is part 1 of 12 in the Best of 3D Studio Max – Part 2 Session
20 High Rez Metal Texture Sets – CG Premium Content Pack
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20 High Rez Metal Texture Sets – CG Premium Content Pack

Today, for the first time ever on CGTuts+, we have 20 incredible high resolution metal texture sets available exclusively to Premium members. Hand crafted from original photos by CGTuts+ author Clinton Jones, each of the 20 texture packs contains 4 high resolution metal textures. If ever you expect to use realistic metal textures in your CG art, then this content pack is perfect for you! Learn more at the jump!

Kludge City 01.7 (Maya script)

Kludge City 01.7 (Maya script)

Kludge city is a procedural building and skyscraper generator being developed by Visual Effects Artist, Ed Whetstone, as part of his short film project, “The Deliverator”. It is open-source, and freely available for anyone to use or edit, so head on over to www.whetstonevfx.com and download it now!

Tutorial Removed

Tutorial Removed

Unfortunately, the CGtuts+ staff have had to remove a recently published tutorial titled “Create a Dynamic Collision Animation with the Mograph 2 Module in Cinema 4D”, as the techniques being taught closely resemble those of an existing tutorial. When this situation occurs, unfortunately, the tutorial is removed and payment is not made to the author of the tutorial. Claims of plagiarism are taken very seriously and thoroughly investigated on this site and always something to be aware of. We appreciate the communities diligence in catching this and have removed this tutorial from the site. Thanks.

Winner Announced: Win a copy of “The Art and Making of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Hardcover)”

“Sony Pictures’ eye-popping animated version of Judi and Ron Barrett’s beloved children’s book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs recasts the classic story with a contemporary look and plot. This book describes, through revealing behind-the-scenes discussions and amazing developmental art, how this visual feast came to be. Presented in a bold, die-cut slipcase that could have been designed by Flint Lockwood himself, this lavishly illustrated account is a delight for fans of the book and animation buffs alike.” (amazon.com).

Winner Announced: Win an Amazing CG Tutorial DVD from Eat 3d!!

Well 2010 is finally here, and after 12 days of giveaway awesomeness, we thought what better way to kick off the new year with, well..another awesome giveaway!! And this is no ordinary giveaway my friends….because CGTuts+ has now teamed up with CG tutorial powerhouse Eat 3d to give you the chance to win one of four (count ‘em…four!) incredible tutorial DVDs!!.

Winner Announced: Win a Copy of Tim Burton’s Animated Masterpiece “9″

“From visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) and Academy Award®-nominated director Shane Acker comes this visually stunning and original epic adventure. In the final days of humanity, a dedicated scientist gives the spark of life to nine of his creations.”

Winner Announced: Win a Copy of “Stop Staring: Facial Modeling and Animation Done Right”!

“Lips, brows, frown lines–they’re all in motion in an expressive face. Stop Staring analyzes facial structures and movements and shows animators how to enliven the faces of their characters. The author, whose own head (in modeled form) graces the cover, is an experienced animator currently working on The Sims. ” (amazon.com).

Winner Announced: Win a Copy of “ZBrush Character Creation: Advanced Digital Sculpting” by Scott Spencer

“ZBrush’s popularity is exploding giving more CG artists the power to create stunning digital art with a distinctively fine art feel. ZBrush Character Creation: Advanced Digital Sculpting is the must-have guide to creating highly detailed, lush, organic models using the revolutionary ZBrush software” (amazon.com).

Winner Announced:Win a Copy of “Pixar Short Films Collection – Volume 1″ (DVD or Blu-Ray)

Disney*Pixar invite you to discover these masterpieces of storytelling from the creative minds that brought you Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and many more. With revolutionary animation, unforgettable music and characters you love, these dazzling short films have changed the face of animation and entertainment and are sure to delight people of all ages for years to come. Experience them now – for the first time together in an amazing collection including never-before-seen footage!

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