The San Francisco Zoo’s new tiger cub has been making headlines this month– and not just for being adorable. The honor of naming the baby cub will go to the highest bidder in a fundraiser for the SF Zoo. So, in honor of the new tiger family, we’re naming thePROmax‘s amazing tiger model as our featured model of the month! Check out our interview with the artist, and find out what inspired him to create his very own virtual zoo.
When did you start 3D modeling?
I started 3D modeling in 1998. We have a family-owned computer training academy, and we were looking for a professional company to create an effective advertising campaign. As there were no reputable advertising companies in our city, I decided to give it a shot. I had knowledge of Adobe After Effects, and I began to learn 3DS MAX. I loved rendering 3D models in 3DS MAX. I was lucky that we had a server computer and the fast workstations in our office to render complex models quickly. (more…)
Sales of CheckMate models continue to stun and amaze us! CheckMate models constitute just over 4.5% of the catalog, but make up 22% of sales revenue for 3D models.
Learn how to get your 3D models CheckMate certified, and reap the benefits of increased income that CheckMate models can bring.
We’re pleased to announce that artists can now price their CheckMate Pro models at $79. When publishing, just enter $79 as the Price and click Submit. Previously, CheckMate Pro models had to be priced at $49 or $99, with no price tier in between.
You can also set the price of existing CheckMate Pro models to $79. Please note that each price change to a CheckMate model shows up immediately on your product, but is subject to review by a CheckMate Inspector.
With NASA holding its first-ever Google Hangout in space last week, we’re honoring space buffs everywhere with a new homepage image from artist GrafxBox based on his SciFi Fighter model. Although this artist has a wide variety of models, his flair for sci-fi is what brought his work to our attention. Find out where GrafxBox gets his inspiration in our interview below.
When did you start 3D modeling?
It was probably about 20 years ago when I started learning 3D with Autodesk 3D Studio. It was prehistoric 3D software compared to now! What brought me to 3D was books I saw in the early 1990′s about images created with software that only large companies could afford. Back then there were not a lot of tutorials on the Internet, so I bought some books for my own education and started doing some stuff. I made a cover for a Spanish magazine in 1992. (more…)
Looking back on 2012, we can’t help but be optimistic about the future of the 3D industry. The TurboSquid community, which includes artists, customers and our own staff, exceeded our expectations on all fronts. We had a great year, and still we’re looking at 2013 as the year we really up our game when it comes to quality.
By popular demand, we’re offering a new webinar on Preparing Your Model for CheckMate Pro! In addition to learning all the ins and outs of submitting your 3D model for the highest standard, you’ll get a first look at recommendations from the recent CheckMate Advisory Board meeting. These recommendations aren’t out yet–this webinar is the only place to find out about them right now.
The webinar is being offered at two different times, so you can choose the one that fits your schedule best. Space is limited, so register now!
UPDATE
Do to unforeseen circumstances, the CheckMate Webinar originally scheduled on January 31 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 6. Those registered for the January 31st webinar have been automatically enrolled for the new date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Time: 10AM CDT and 6PM CDT
