3ds Max System Resources A frustrating reality of working in any 3D program is waiting on the computer to process information. Someday, when computers are powerful enough, you may never have to worry about how complex your scenes become, but for the foreseeable future, you should employ practices and procedures that keep your wait time to a minimum. So what are the attributes of a scene that affect the amount of time you have to wait on your computer and what can you do to minimize your wait?  NOTE: Video is Professionally Edited (Cleaner Audio, & Voice Re-Recorded) More Info:

Onyx Trees  (Free Video)In this webinar you will learn how to use the latest version of the 3ds Max plugin OnyxTREE STORM, Onyx2Max and OnyxGRASS. Learn how to craft vegetation (trees, grass, etc.), apply realistic materials and animate your creations to suit your project needs. FREE:

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Buy 2, Get 1 Free Promotion For a limited time, you can now purchase two individual recordings and get the third recording for free! Use Promo Code CGS342 to receive the discount. Click here for a listing of all of our recordings.

	3ds Max 2011 One Project from Start to Finish: The intent of the book is to show in great detail, each step of the visualization process, as applied to one very unique visualization project and every facet of the design and creation process will be illustrated.
	3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization (Advanced to Expert)is a collection of self-contained chapters, written by dozens of industry experts. The goal of this book is to take readers from an advanced level to an expert level by providing a straight-forward discussion of difficult subject matter not available anywhere else.
	Ispirato – A Collection of Fine Visualization Artists of the World: CGschool announces the production of a unique new book designed to showcase some of the best 3D visualization talent on the planet. ’ispirato‘, features the incredible artwork of 43 artists from 17 different countries, selected by a panel of judges from 5 different companies within the industry.

REMINDER: CGschool Recordings Sale

Buy 2, Get 1 Free Promotion For a limited time, you can now purchase two individual recordings and get the third recording for free! Use Promo Code CGS342 to receive the discount. Click here for a listing of all of our recordings.

Buy 2, Get the 3rd Free Promotion For a limited time, you can now purchase two individual recordings and get the third recording for free! Use Promo Code CGS342 to receive the discount.

Included are the current recordings available for the promotion:

3ds Max Beginner
3ds Max Intermediate
3ds Max Advanced Modeling
Internet Marketing for Arch. Visualization
Photoshop Beginner to Intermediate	For More Information:
Photoshop Advanced
mental ray
V-Ray for 3ds Max – Beginner to Intermediate*
V-Ray 2.0  for 3ds Max (Advanced Session 1)
V-Ray 2.0  for 3ds Max (Advanced Session 2)

*Includes 3.5 Hours of V-Ray 2.0 Training for Free ($99 Value)

Key Features
• How to read, clean, and prepare architectural drawings for use in 3ds Max
• How to build efficient 2D and 3D sites, as well as the structures placed on them
• How to manage an animation project from start to finish
• The essentials of the ever-improving mental ray render engine
• Production tips, marketing strategies, and business tools

Description Learn time-saving techniques and tested production-ready tips for maximum speed and efficiency in creating rofessional-level architectural visualizations in 3ds Max. Move from intermediate to an advanced level with specific and comprehensive instruction with this collaboration from nine different authors from around the world. Get their experience and skills in this full-color book, which not only teaches more advanced features, but also demonstrates the practical applications of those features to get readers ready for a real production environment. Fully updated for the most recent version of 3ds Max. For More Information:

Sale Ends Thursday, October 27th at 11:59pm EDT

Use code cgav35off to receive 35% off. Click the links below for more info and ordering:

	3ds Max 2011 One Project from Start to Finish: The intent of the book is to show in great detail, each step of the visualization process, as applied to one very unique visualization project and every facet of the design and creation process will be illustrated.
	3ds Max 2010 Architectural Visualization (Advanced to Expert) is a collection of self-contained chapters, written by dozens of industry experts. The goal of this book is to take readers from an advanced level to an expert level by providing a straight-forward discussion of difficult subject matter not available anywhere else.
	Ispirato – A Collection of Fine Visualization Artists of the World: CGschool announces the production of a unique new book designed to showcase some of the best 3D visualization talent on the planet. ’ispirato‘, features the incredible artwork of 43 artists from 17 different countries, selected by a panel of judges from 5 different companies within the industry.

Don’t Forget: Use Code cgav35off to Receive the 35% Discount

Sale Ends Thursday, October 27th at 11:59pm EDT

CGschool’s mission is to provide the highest quality training for 3D Architectural Visualization. With its recent growth and this new acquisition, CGschool renews its commitment in providing the 3D visualization community unparalleled industry resources, including free training and user content.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has supported 3DATS over the years and ask for your continued support of CGschool so that it can bring the best 3D resources to our community.

All 3DATS books will now be available for purchase through the CGschool website at: www.thecgschool.com/cgbooks  

Kind Regards,

Brian Smith

CGschool (formerly 3DATS)
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cgsupport@thecgschool.com

Included below are suggestions (or you create any bundle you wish):

	Suggestion #1: Purchase the CGschool V-Ray Recordings, get the “One Project from Start to Finish” 3DATS book – a great combination for anyone wishing to advance their knowledge of 3ds Max & V-Ray.
	Suggestion #2: Purchase CGschool’s 3ds Max Intermediate & Advanced Modeling class, get the “3ds Max Advanced to Expert” 3DATS book – advance your 3ds Max modeling, animation and materials.
	Suggestion #3: Purchase any two CGschool recordings and get the 3DATS “ispirato” – get creative inspiration on your next 3d project from fine visualization artists around the world.

To redeem this offer,

To learn more about our visualization classes in 3ds Max, V-Ray, mental ray, Photoshop & more, please go to http://www.thecgschool.com/recordings/. To learn more about the 3DATS books, please go to http://3dats.com/products.asp. This offer ends Friday, July 21st at 5pm EDT.

“Brian and I are really excited to be a part of such a unique event and are looking forward to competing in the Colorado high country with our team”, said Jeff Mottle, co-founder of the CGschool. “While Team CGschool are all rookie adventure racers, the team boasts a two tour US Marine veteran, a three time Ironman competitor, a West Point graduate, and wheelchair and hand cycle racer, so we have a really strong group of individuals”.

In October 2010, CGschool helped coordinate communications to the press and loved ones back home for World Team Sports’ Nepal expedition, and also sponsored Justin Moore, one of the summit climbers and wounded veteran’s trips to Nepal. The Soldiers to the Summit Nepal Expedition saw eleven wounded military veterans successfully reach the summit of the 20,075 foot Mt. Lobuche in the Himalayas.  Brian Smith, Co-founder of the CGschool and owner of 3DATS, has also donated proceeds from his book sales to the great causes organized by World Team Sports.

Save 20% with our “High Country” Special!  For the duration of the race and the following week, CGschool will be offering our “High Country” special on all CGschool products.  From June 24 to July 1, anyone who uses the promo code “adventure2011” will get an instant 20% discount on their purchase of CGschool Training videos.

To find out more information about the Adventure TEAM Challenge and to find post-race photos and videos, you can visit the World Team Sports site here: http://worldteamsports.org/events/adventure-team-challenge/

V-Ray Bundle

If you have been waiting to buy the V-Ray recording series, now is your LAST opportunity to save over $350 (total). With our V-Ray bundle you will learn over 50 hours of V-Ray training for visualization. Plus you will receive an additional 3.5 Hours of V-Ray 2.0 Training for Free ($99 Value). You won’t find this kind of comprehensive 3D visualization training anywhere else in the world. The V-Ray bundle includes:

• V-Ray Beginner to Intermediate
• V-Ray 2.0 (Advanced Session 1)
• V-Ray 2.0 (Advanced Session 2)
• V-Ray 2.0 New Feature Training Videos

Sorry, but this offer ended May 31st 11:59pm EDT.

Looking for More CGschool On-Site Classes?

 CGschool is planning more live events and classes this year and we would like your feedback. Let us know which software you want to learn and where you think we should hold our next event. If there is enough interest we might be in your city very soon! Click here to fill out the form.