China plans world's tallest tower !!

The Chinese city of Guangzhou has announced plans to build the world's tallest tower
By Louisa Lim

- Work on the tower, which will measure 580-600 metres (1,914-1,980 feet) above ground, is expected to begin soon. It comes as China undergoes something of an architectural revolution, although ............................................................Read More!
(Source: BBC)

Alienware Evermotion Winers Announced *

Alienware Evermotion Winers Announced
2march2005
- We our proud to annouce final of our latest contest - Alienware Evermotion Challenge. First of all, we would like to thank all sponsors for their valuable prizes and all entrants, who decided to submit their artworks. But there could be only 3 the best in each category winner. So here they are: .....................................................Find Out !
(Source: Evermotion)

The Paper Chase !!** (by msn)

The Paper Chase
by christopher Hawthrone

- Shigeru Ban is an anomaly in the design world: an architect who is widely recognized within his profession for quality and inventiveness of his work- he builds buildings and furniture out of paper - yest is completely.............................................Read More!
(Source: msn)

Cg PROShop Open's !!!!***

Welcome to CGProShop - The Premier Computer Graphics Marketplace !!

- Today we're excited to announce the launch of our CGProShop, the new online store for the creative computer graphics community! The mission of the CGProShop is to provide the best outlet for creative computer graphic artists to purchase products directly related to their craft. Over the next few weeks, we will be adding many, many more products including software (electronic downloadable), model sets, DVD training and more....!
(CgProshop Link)
(Source : Cgnetwork)

2oo5 Spring Watch Design Competition ***

2005 Spring Watch Design Competition

- Do you have aspirations to be a successful designer whose work is of global presence? Seize this opportunity and start designing! Enter the 2005 Spring Watch Design Competition. The objective of the competition is to design a functional watch or timepiece inspired by the hip-hop culture of America. The winning watch design will be ................................Read More!
(Source: Dexigner)

HOWconference.com - The creativity, business and technology conference for graphic designers.

HOW conference
The creativity, business and technology conference for graphic designers.
June 11-14 2005

- You're invited to join HOW magazine in Chicago for the 2005 HOW Design Conference, the 15th annual creativity, business and technology conference for graphic designers. Register by April 15 for the Early-Bird Discount. .......................................................More Info.
(website Link)

Character Animation ToolKit Review !!!! ***

CAT REVIEW
Reviewed by David Duberman

- For quite some time, the standard tool for doing character animation with Discreet 3ds max has been Character Studio (CS), also from Discreet. Now there's an alternative system called Character Animation Toolkit (CAT), from Character Animation Technologies. It's quite different from CS; for example, it doesn't include an equivalent to the Physique skinning tool...........................................................Read More!
(Source: Creative-3d)

REAL D Acquires StereoGraphics Corporation !

REAL D Acquires StereoGraphics Corporation to Deliver the Premium Visual Experience for Entertainment and Other Industries

REAL D will set the Industry Standard for the Delivery of 3D Entertainment
Feb. 22, 2005, LOS ANGELES – REAL D, pioneering the industry standard for the delivery of premium stereoscopic experiences, today announced the acquisition of StereoGraphics Corporation, the world's leading inventor, manufacturer and supplier of stereoscopic hardware and software. REAL D will leverage StereoGraphics’ 25-years of experience ................................................Read More!
(Source: Creative 3D News)

Discreet stellt 3ds max 7.5 vor

-San Francisco, Calif.—February 23, 2005—Discreet, the media and entertainment division of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), today announced 3ds max 7.5 software, an upgrade exclusively for its 3ds max® subscription customers that will deliver a broad range of sought-after new features and capabilities.The Discreet 3ds max 7.5 software subscription upgrade was developed to provide..............................Read More !
(Source: 3Dchips)

Review "SketchUp by @Last Software, Inc. "

SketchUp by @Last Software, Inc.
Reviewed by Peter Grealy

-In a market that is saturated with complex modelling programs and expensive graphic rendering software, I have often wondered if I would ever find an application that would be as simple to learn and time efficient at modelling architecture as MacPerspective. Upon visiting SketchUp’s website, it became apparent that the program could be a move in the right direction. It was perfect for generating fast wireframe architectural models and simple graphic renderings. It is purpose-built for sketch-based 3D modelling and architectural visualization and it is exceptionally easy to learn which makes it a great fit for architects and architectural illustrators.....................................................Read More!
(Source: asai)