05 April 2013

Magazines

Hi,
Probably most of us, people interested in digital arts have searched whole web to get an answer to a question  "what to read, what magazine is the best?".
Today I'd like to introduce You a few magazines:

1. ImagineFX 
  • prices of subscription 13 issues/year: 
    • US/Canada - 31.25$
    • UK - 13.99 GBP
    • Europe - 76.99 GBP
    • Rest of the World - 87.99 GBP
    • You can also subscribe e-version of the magazine, click on imaginefx link to check the prices
  • what's inside?
    • a lot of interviews with artists
    • 2d and 3d tutorials
    • resources/workshops
    • galleries
    • artists Q&A with great solutions
  • personal opinion
    • I totally love this magazine, You can get a lot of inspiration there, You'll learn not only tricks but also how to grow up as an artist and a lot more.
    • If You want to stay up to date with digital trends, news, etc. You should buy it.
2. 2dArtist
  • prices of subscription (digital ver.) 12 issues/year
    • 23.99 GBP
    • 2dArtist+3dCreative 47.98 GBP
  • what's inside?
    • tutorials
    • interviews
    • galleries
  • personal opinion
    • This magazine is quite good, they've digital version so price is lower.
    • If You're interested in 3d the best option is to buy 2d and 3d magazines for quite good price
3. 3dCreative
  • prices same as 2dArtist, the biggest difference is that this is great magazine for people interested in 3d. If You like 2d and 3d, the best option is to buy both magazines for a reasonable price 47.98 GBP. I would even say that this is bargain.
4. CGArena Magazine
  • prices
    • FREE
  • what's inside?
    • tutorials 2d and 3d
    • interviews
    • galleries
  • personal opinion
    • Either You'll like it or not You should check this magazine and give it a chance
    • It's free so You'll lose nothing and can learn a lot
    • A lot of 2d and 3d so it's nice to have this magazine
  • prices
    • FREE
  • what's inside?
    • tutorials
    • various articles

Personally, for me the best is ImagineFX but I like them all anyway. So if You've a chance You should check them all.
By the way You should also check National Geographic magazine, I know that it's not about concept and digital arts but it's great for resources and knowledge that can help You to create believable environments, characters etc.
Hope that this article can help You in some way.
Have a good day
Take care

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