When this month’s featured homepage model was submitted for CheckMate Certification, we were stunned at how realistic she looked. We were overjoyed when 3D artist Komba3D decided to submit this fabulous female model for consideration as a homepage contender. To top things off, during our visit to SIGGRAPH in early August, we were even more delighted to see her face adorning …
Artist Spotlight: shank3d
Often inspired by fantasy, models from this month’s featured artist, shank3d, add elements of stylish whimsy to the TurboSquid catalog. We took some time to chat with this talented artist and 3D teacher to find out where he draws his inspiration for model-making. How did you get your start an artist? For as long as I can remember, I have …
Wanted: Talent to Add to the TurboSquid Team (Must Love Cereal)
While New Orleans is known worldwide for our food and fun, it seems almost unfathomable that sitting high above the downtown area is the headquarters of the world’s largest online 3D model marketplace, conducting international business as usual. Those not familiar with the site often ask exactly what TurboSquid does, here’s the abridged version: Computer generated 3D models are …
CG Industry Heavy Hitters Convene to Define 3D Modeling Standards
Top CG industry pros contribute to Checkmate standard
Artist Spotlight: Tora2097
After we made an open call for models for the TurboSquid home page, we were thrilled by the range of renders received. It would have been easy to get swept up by detailed vehicles, lifelike characters, and even ferocious animals submitted for the top spot, but the leather swivel chair from artist Tora2097 won us over with its relaxing yet …
Models of Quality: 3D Expert Top Rated Models for May 2012
Over the past few weeks, artists and 3D industry press have been promoting and playing 3D Expert. Developed by TurboSquid, this online game tests each players ability to spot quality 3D models. Over 2,000 players have cast nearly 350,000 votes. Scoring quality on a 1 to 10 scale, the models below have the highest average ratings so far. Top …