3D World was a magazine and website published by Future plc whose main focus is 3D animation, visual effects, video game design, illustration and architectural visualisation.[2] 3D World appeared every four weeks and was sold in the UK, the US, in mainland Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries.[3] It was also sold as a digital replica for tablet computers.

3D World
Cover for the final issue (December 2024), featuring The Wild Robot
EditorRichard Hill
CategoriesComputer magazine, visual effects
FrequencyEvery four weeks, 13 per year
Circulation8,052 (January - December 2016)[1]
PublisherStuart Anderton
Founded2000
Final issueDecember 2024
CompanyFuture plc
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inBath
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.3dworldmag.com
ISSN1470-4382

The magazine ceased publication after being shutdown in October 2024.

Regular content

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  • Exhibition: gallery of digitally created images submitted by readers.
  • Pre-Viz: news from the computer-generated imagery industry.
  • Feature: articles on a topic or project which have included areas such as open source software, film special effects, starting up a visual effects studio and machinima.
  • Tutorials: software tutorials for various 2D, 3D and compositing packages.
  • Q&A: includes "Question of the Month" and "Quick Question" where a team of industry specialists answer readers' questions on techniques to use in several software packages.
  • Reviews: reviews on training materials, hardware and software.

References

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  1. ^ "Standard Certificate of Circulation - 3D World" (PDF). ABC. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Magazine Subscriptions & more | 3D World - Print | My Favourite Magazines". myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  3. ^ "3D World Magazine - UK Edition". indiamags.com. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
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