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CG News
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What's the latest happenings in the CG industry? Check it out in this forum.
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CG General Discussion
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General discussion related to computer graphics and the CG industry. No off topic threads please.
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CGJobs
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Courses and Schools
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Post questions about which schools to attend, courses to take, your education experiences and recommendations.
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Q&A Sessions Forum
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For all local CGS Chapter discussions, setup requests, etc.
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Showcase Gallery
A general showcase of digital art from our community
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CG Choice Gallery: 3D
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The best of CGSociety - 3D stills
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CG Choice Gallery: 2D, Illustrations and Concept Art
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The best of CGSociety - 2D images
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3D Stills
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Member showcase - 3D stills
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36,399 | 364,829 | |
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2D, Illustrations and Concept Art
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Member showcase - 2D, Illustrations and Concept Art
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Finished Work: Animation and Showreels
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Post and view finished animation work including short films, commercials and reels.
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Events
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NAB 2012
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14-19 April 2012, Las Vegas USA
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8-11 May 2012, Stuttgart GERMANY
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5-7 June 2012, Los Angeles USA
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5 - 9 August 2012, Los Angeles USA
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16 - 19 October 2012, Torino ITALY
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28 November - 1 December 2012, SINGAPORE
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CG Challenges
For the official CGSociety Challenges and contests
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V-Ray Anniversary Challenge: A Decisive Moment
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15th May 2012 - 15th July 2012
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NVArt - Moving Innovation
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Past Challenges (Archives)
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Previous CG Challenges held on CGNetworks/CGTalk.
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Mini Challenges
Community run events to help practice your skills
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Hardcore Modeling Challenge
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For daily sketch sessions
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For Monthly VFX Micro Challenges
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For unofficial Game Art mini-challenges
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2,712 | 53,571 | |
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For mini-modelling sessions and challenges.
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157 | 4,858 | |
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For animation sessions and mini-challenges
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437 | 5,979 | |
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Lighting challenges sessions hosted by Jeremy Birn
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Current contest - Mari
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Work in Progress and Critique
Forums for artists seeking critique on current works in progress.
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WIP/Critique: 3D Stills
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Critique 3D works in progress.
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40,410 | 455,247 | |
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WIP/Critique: 2D, Illustrations and Concept Art
(5 Viewing)
Critique 2D works in progress.
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16,855 | 157,806 | |
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WIP/Critique: Game Art Design
(1 Viewing)
Critique works in progress specific to game art including design, animation, modeling, texturing, level design and visual aspects of game development
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9,901 | 123,579 | |
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WIP/Critique: Animation
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Critique work in progress animation including short films, character animation and visual effects sequences.
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5,251 | 35,133 | |
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Collaborative team projects
(1 Viewing)
Interested in assembling a team of artists for non-paying projects? Then this is the place.
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Not for the faint of heart. Use this forum for professional, honest and focused critiques. 2D and 3D WIPs and reels may be posted here.
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General Techniques
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Artistic Anatomy and Figurative Art
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Forum dedicated to the study of artistic anatomy and figurative drawing, painting, and 3D
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2,035 | 91,444 | |
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Modeling
(6 Viewing)
General discussion on 3D modeling.
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8,314 | 47,632 | |
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Texturing and Surfacing
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General discussion on texturing, surfacing, materials and shaders.
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6,667 | 36,333 | |
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Character Rigging
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General discussion on 3D character rigging and skinning for animation.
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5,394 | 31,535 | |
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Art Techniques and Theories Forum
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Art techniques, tutorials, theories, art history, inspirations, influences, and legal issues relevant to artists
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1,689 | 19,078 | |
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Animation
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General discussion on computer animation.
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5,070 | 24,274 | |
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Lighting and Shaders
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General discussion on lighting and shaders.
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4,883 | 29,366 | |
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Digital Matte Painting
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Forum for digital matte creation and techniques
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1,473 | 14,206 | |
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Compositing and Editing
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General discussion on compositing and editing techniques.
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Software Specific Forums
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Application specific discussion for users of Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter.
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Autodesk 3ds max
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Application specific discussion for users of Autodesk 3ds max (www.autodesk.com).
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67,135 | 465,692 | |
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Autodesk Maya
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Application specific discussion for users of Autodesk Maya (www.autodesk.com).
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88,956 | 546,773 | |
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Autodesk MotionBuilder
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Application specific discussion for users of Autodesk MotionBuilder animation software (www.autodesk.com).
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2,307 | 11,684 | |
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Autodesk Mudbox
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Application specific discussion for users of Autodesk's Mudbox sculpting software (www.mudbox3d.com).
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1,205 | 6,806 | |
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Maxon Cinema 4D
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Application specific discussion for users of Maxon Cinema 4D (www.maxon.net).
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Application specific discussion for users of SOFTIMAGE|XSI (www.softimage.com).
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10,330 | 76,254 | |
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NewTek Lightwave 3D
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Application specific discussion for users of NewTek LightWave 3D (www.newtek.com).
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20,191 | 213,973 | |
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Blender
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Application specific discussion for users of Blender (www.blender3d.org).
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4,566 | 35,635 | |
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Pixologic ZBrush
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Application specific discussion for users of Pixologic ZBrush modeling software (www.pixologic.com).
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Side Effects Houdini
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Application specific discussion for users of Side Effects Software Houdini (www.sidefx.com).
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Luxology Modo
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Application specific discussion for users of Luxology Modo modeling software (www.luxology.com).
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E-on Software Vue
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Application specific discussion for users of E-on Software Vue natural 3D software (www.e-onsoftware.com).
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2,401 | 15,643 | |
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Compositing Software
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Umbrella forum for our Nuke, After Effects, Digital Fusion and Autodesk compositing software forums.
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Development and Hardware
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Graphics Programming
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General forum for computer graphics programming and development. Topics include: C, C++, Cg, Renderman.
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Technical and Hardware
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Discussion on computer hardware, operating systems and technical issues.
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