3Dean: Sunlight System/Vray Sun animations in 3ds Max

3Dean shows you how to use the Sunlight System/Vray Sun to create architectural
sunrise/sunset animations in 3ds Max.

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3Dean: Loopable Flag tutorial using Cloth in 3ds Max

3Dean shows you how to create a loopable cloth sim for a flag in 3ds Max.

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Phoenix 2.0 Released!

Chaosgroup Phoenix FD 2.0 has been released! See the enhancements in particle
and GPU previews. Purchase Phoenix 2.0 full seats and upgrades at Motion Media

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3Dean: Using Poly Tools to Create Details in Geometry in 3ds Max 2012

Using Poly Tools to Create Details in Geometry in 3ds Max 2012 by Motion Media.

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3Dean: Creating Stairs Using the Spacing Align Tool in 3ds Max 2012

Short tutorials on using the align spacing tool in 3ds Max 2012 to create some
stairs.

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Autodesk Amazingly Easy Upgrade Promotion

If your current Autodesk® software is version 2008 or older, making the move to
the latest release is easier than you think. Save up to 45%* when you move
before January 13, 2012.

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http://www.3dsmaxstore.com/autodesk-amazingly-easy-upgrade-promotion/

Getting Started with V-Ray for 3ds Max

Anybody that owns V-Ray knows that the licensing process leaves much to be
desired, and is one of the more confusing processes out there with little
documentation that's easy to find. Well look no further, Motion Media has put
together a simple to follow, short video showing you everything you need to know
to install V-Ray and get up and running smoothly.

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http://www.3dsmaxstore.com/getting-started-with-v-ray-for-3ds-max/

Pixomondo uses Naiad in 3ds Max for Fluid Simulation

Visual effects powerhouse Pixomodo Studios is using open source software as
their primary (commercial) fluid simulation tool. What is that tool you ask?
Naiad from Exotic Matter. Read more about how they're using it in their
workflow.

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http://www.3dsmaxstore.com/pixomondo-uses-naiad-in-3ds-max-for-fluid-simulation/

Autodesk Subscription Advantage Packs 2012 Released

Get your modems ready for some serious downloading!

Autodesk has released the subscription advantage packs for Maya 2012, 3ds Max 2012, Mudbox 2012, Motionbuilder 2012, Softimage 2012 and Smoke for Mac 2012.

Autodesk® Subscription Advantage Packs help you get ahead by giving you early access to the latest product enhancements.  Available for select products, Subscription Advantage Packs vary and can include additional product features, integrated web services, and robust design content. These enhancements expand software capabilities, promote collaboration, support sustainable design, and enrich renderings. Autodesk® Subscription Advantage Packs help you stay on the leading edge of your industry with the most current software features, and can increase your productivity with new functionality that helps you visualize and design faster.

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Autodesk Cloud now Available for Subscription Customers

Autodesk® Subscription now gives you a greater advantage with Autodesk® Cloud capabilities that help you increase mobility, improve collaboration, and optimize your designs—advancing the way you work.

Along with upgrades to the latest software releases, online technical support, and flexible licensing privileges, Autodesk Subscription now provides 3 GB of Autodesk Cloud storage per seat. This enables you to store numerous files in the cloud, extending your workflow beyond the desktop and giving you the freedom and mobility to work wherever you’re most effective. Autodesk Cloud also enables you to share design files with anyone, anytime, anywhere via a web browser or mobile device without the need for desktop software. This promotes collaboration between teams and helps you improve project quality and results.

Autodesk Subscription also provides exclusive access to certain Autodesk Cloud services. Depending on your product or suite, you might have access to the Autodesk Cloud rendering service, Autodesk® Inventor® optimization service, Autodesk® Revit® Conceptual Energy Analysis service, Autodesk® Green Building Studio® service, Autodesk® Buzzsaw® service, and more. These services enable you to perform computer‐intensive functions in the cloud, which means you can explore and visualize more design options, streamline collaboration, and optimize your designs—without investing in expensive hardware.

The enhanced capacity and capabilities of Autodesk Cloud now available through Autodesk Subscription give you a greater advantage—with more power and mobility to help improve project results and accelerate innovation.

Create the Next Autodesk 3ds Max Design Box Cover

Autodesk and CG Architect have announced a competition to design the cover art and splash screen art of the new version of 3ds Max Design.

So you want to be a hero?

Here’s your chance. Submit a scene or design you’ve created using Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012 or Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2012 software, and it could be featured on the next version of3ds Max Design box cover and splash screen.

Not only will the winning submission be seen by thousands of 3ds Max Design users on a daily basis, to the winning designer will also receive a 3DBOXX 8550 XTREME Quad GPU Workstation (with 4 Nvidia GPUs; 1 Quadro and 3 Tesla), plus US$5,000 in cash. Runners-up will receive an NVIDIA® Quadro® 5000.

Autodesk is looking for inventive concepts or renderings of architectural design, mechanical or industrial/product designs like buildings, bridges, vehicles, furniture, and consumer products. Entries will be judged on imagination, innovation, and ingenious use of the max logo, not production quality (See the rotating images at the top of this page for reference). Winners will have the opportunity to work with the Autodesk production team to complete final production renderings.

Get the 30 Day Trial software for 3ds Max Here and 3ds Max Design Here.

Submit your designs from Friday, September 9, 2011 to Sunday, October 31, 2011.

Official Contest Rules | Prizes | Submit Here | Judges