National Space Society Art Calendar Contest

The National Space Society is running a competition for their 2009 calendar. Entries have to be in by Dec 31st 2007.

Free Church Model

Captain Marlowe has a new free Church Model on his web site for use with vue.

Creating objects using HyperTextures Tutorial

Chipp has a new video which explains how to create objects, like the one above, using Vue's Hypertextures. You can view it at http://blip.tv/file/508086. You may wish to click on the fullscreen icon.

It uses GridModeler to create the object, but you can use other tools instead, such as a calculator and paint program.

impworks Vue Lighting Tutorials #8 & #9

I've two more lighting tutorials available:

1. Vue Lighting Rig #8: Spotlights at 45 degrees from the Front and Back
2. Vue Lighting Rig #9: Two Spotlights from the Front

Renderosity Banner Contest

There is a new banner contest in the Vue forum at Renderosity.

Vue 3 Review from 2000

I was looking at some Vue links when I came across this review of Vue 3 from the mists of 2000...

GridModeler Out Now

Chipp had launched GridModeler, his hand new Vue tool, for creating textures that turn primitives into complex objects such as fences, cabinets, architectural features and structures. It comes with an extensive manual and some helpful textures to get you started quickly.

Modelling complex trusses and lighting rigs can be time consuming process. Using GridModeler I've been knocking out great looking results in a fraction of the time and it can do so much more than that."

Free Milk Canister Model

Gary Miller (garyandcatherine) has released a free milk canister model at Cornucopia 3D.

Custom Leaves For Vue Trees With Digarts Textures Tutorial

A new tutorial on using Digarts Textures is available at Virtual Lands.

Mediterranean Bundles On Sale

Martin Frost has a sale on his Mediterranean Bundles till December 1st 2007 including

• Mediterranean Hillside Plants/Ecosystem Bundle
• Mediterranean Hillside Plants Bundle
• Mediterranean Plants and Trees Mega Bundle
• Mediterranean Shrubs and Trees Bundle

RendTex Beginning Procedural Terrains Tutorial

Rick at RendTex 3D has just released a four hour video tutorial, Beginning Procedural Terrains, for sale. Currently available as a two part downloadable flash movie with a DVD version coming soon.

SeaVue Second Edition

Monsoon's SeaVue Second Edition is now available at 3D Commune. A free upgrade is available to SeaVue users.

Realms Art Individual Plants

Around 200 selected Realms Art plants are to be made available as separate, stand alone SolidGrowth plants instead of part of a larger package. There will also be some unique plants not available in any pack. These plants will be Cornucopia 3D voucher friendly. The first of these releases is now available in the Coruncopia 3D store.

Four Seasons Island Tutorial

GeekAtPlay Studio's 31st Vue video tutorial, Four Seasons Island, is now available.

Poll: What kind of tutorial presentation do you like best?

Vue 6 xStream Reviewed by Digital Producer Magazine

A review of Vue 6 xStream has been posted by Digital Producer Magazine.

Edit: This review is being syndicated and appears on a number of other sites as well as Digital Producer Magazine.

impworks Vue Lighting Tutorials #7

The latest of my ongoing series of lighting tutorials is now available: Vue Lighting Rig #7: Two Spots 45 Degrees From the Side.

Cornucopia 3d Sale on Pre-animated Characters and Motions

Cornucopia3D is running a sale on pre-animated character and motion files. There is also a silent, tutorial video on how to use them.

Cornucopia3D Newsletter 22

Cornucopia3D Newsletter #22 is out now.

GridModeler Spaceframe Tutorial

Chipp Walters has launched a teaser video tutorial for his upcoming GridModeler tool. http://chippstips.blip.tv/file/475564/ (best viewed full screen).

Harvest Time in Farm Country Winners

Cornucopia 3d has announced the winners of the Harvest Time in Farm Country:

1st Place - Red Stable by Mimi Cat

2nd Place - Harvest by Daniel Respaud

3rd Place - Storm Coming by Ronald Cloutier

Honorable Mention - Harvest Afternoon by Robin Kleb

DVD of GeekAtPlay Video Tutorials

GeekAtPlay are now offering a DVD, Vue Video Tutorials - Volume 1, of their video tutorials including 35 video tutorials that are also available as free downloads from their web site.

Two New impworks Vue Lighting Tutorials

Two more installment of my vue theatrical lighting rigs tutorials are now available:

1. Vue Lighting Rig #5: Halloween Special
2. Vue Lighting Rig #6: Two Spots Slightly to the Side

Renderosity Vue Challenge - November 2007

This month's Renderosity Vue challenge is "Lyrics".

Digital Arts Vue 6 Infinite PLE Tutorial

This one's not really news more olds since it's from May but I just came across a Tutorial for Vue 6 Infinite PLE on the Digital Arts web site about creating underwater scenes. It should all work in Vue 6 Infinite, Vue 6 Pro and Vue 6 with the EcoSystem module.

Micro Film makers Magazine

Micro Film makers Magazine has an extensive reviews of Vue 6 Infinite and a render comparison with many other software packages.