The leading visual effects software developer The Foundry announced a discount in excess of 95% on their professional VFX software solutions for the educational sector – both students hoping to make their career in VFX and the teachers and institutions who train them.

The new licensing policy provides options for students to use NUKEX, MARI and HIERO (once released) for the duration of their studies for just $250 (€180) per year!  Institutions and teaching staff are also now eligible for more than 95% off list price ensuring courses can teach their students on the most up to date versions of our high end software, providing their students with the best possible preparation for work. 

Portal 3DArtist has extended daeadline for their competition where is possible to win AMD graphics card and a copy of 3D software modo 501 for Mac or PC. How to join to this competition is very simple. You have to send a high-res 3D image from your portfolio but note that modo must have been used for at least part of the workflow. (A free 30-day trial of the software is available from Luxology’s website.) The new deadline for all entries is 17 February 2012.

Digital-Tutors presents a preview of their upcoming Creative Development course. In Creating a Matte Painting in 3ds Max with Vue xStream with Rubens Karamanites, viewers will learn about the integration between 3ds Max and Vue xStream for creating digital environments. Rubens Karamanites is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and provides viewers with detailed training to help members create stunning CG environments. This tutorial is already released, so you can already sign up. 

With Digital Art Masters: Volume 6 you can discover how the finest 2D and 3D artist created some of the most innovative digital art in the world. More than a gallery book, Digital Art Masters: Volume 6 takes readers behind the scenes with breakdowns of the techniques and tricks the artists employed to create their stunning imagery. Inspirational and instructive, this is more than just a gallery or coffee table book; this is a timeless resource for any digital artist. 3DTotal is giving away a sample chapter of six pages from the book and you can download it, for FREE!