The Lodge at Arrowhead Interior Animation

3DAS has just completed a 3D Interior Animation for The Lodge at Arrowhead apartments located in Peoria, Arizona. There are 3 interior units (4-5 rooms per unit). They consist of bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens (most with their own lanai). Architectural Visualization software used was 3ds Max & V-Ray. Click here for more of their animations & free tutorials.

50% Off All 3DATS Books and 100% of Sales Donated to an Amazing Charity

50% Off All 3DATS Books and 100% of Sales Donated to an Amazing Charity!

For 30 days (September 13th through October 12th), receive any 3DATS book currently in print at 50% off and help an amazing charity – Soldiers to the Summit. On October 1st, a group of 12 disabled American veterans will embark on a dangerous journey to overcome devastating injuries from service in Iraq and Afghanistan in order to summit a Himalayan giant. 3DATS is proud to sponsor their journey by donating 100% of sales of books in the month leading up to their journey. Your support will not only help ensure that these heroes are safely equipped with the supplies they need, it will help improve the chance of future climbs by other heroes.

Led by mountaineer and adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, the only blind person to ever summit Mount Everest, the team will attempt to do what few able-bodied people can imagine. The goal of the Soldiers to the Summit Himalayan Expedition is “to demonstrate to everyone that great things can be achieved no matter how high the obstacles.”

I would like to personally ask for your support in this wonderful cause. As a fellow soldier myself, I am humbled by the sacrifice these men and women have so visibly made and the courage they are showing in their expedition. As a fellow mountaineer, I am in awe that such an expedition can even be accomplished and I am honored to help in any way possible.

I invite you to visit the expedition website (http://soldierstothesummit.org/) to learn more about the expedition and the disabled veterans that will be making this incredible journey. Be sure to check out the expedition trailer http://soldierstothesummit.org/2010/film-trailer-just-released/ and some of the other great videos posted. They are truly inspirational!

Brian Smith
Owner/3DATS

50% of 3DATS Books
To purchase one or more books currently in print (3ds Max & more) at 50% off, visit http://shop.cgarchitect.com/hero.html. Every dollar will be donated to Soldiers to the Summit. On October 13th, SUMMIT DAY, we will announce the results of the fundraising effort and provide an update of the expedition. This campaign is the combined effort of 3DATS and CGarchitect.

The CGschool Announces Online Classes

Adding to the already very popular classes at our Miami location, the CGschool is adding live broadcasts of our classes online.

Miami, FL - May 24, 2010 - Due to overwhelming demand the CGschool has fastracked its plans for online classes and is now offering online versions of every class. Online students will gain access to a live screencasts of the classes taught in Miami, using Voice over IP (VoIP) and screencast technology. Students will be able to listen and watch the live instruction as well as listen to in-class and online student questions. Alternately, students may choose to participate in the audio portion by dialing a U.S. phone number. During class, students will be able to ask questions during set Question & Answer periods or by posting questions in a chat window. Those who wish a more hands on experiene with instructor support, a free screencast recording, a tour of the Spine3D production facility, in addition many discounted and free products can still sign up for our On-Site classes. For more details on our classes, prices and schedule, please visit the CGschool website.

Both online and on-site classes spaces are very limited, so students are encouraged to sign up early. Our early bird price deadlines are also fast approaching!

Benefits of attending classes online versus on-site training in Miami

Online Classes

On-Site Classes

18 hours of intense instruction over two days Learning in the comfort of your own office environment

18 hours of intense instruction over two days 2 hours of 1-on-1 private training with the instructor (email, phone and/or online) in the 30 days following each course (Max. of 2 sessions) Free Screencast Recording of your class Tour of the Spine3D Production Facility w/ Q&A Cocktail/Networking event after class Free 3DATS Book of the students choice Product discounts at the CGarchitect Visualization Shoppe Product discounts at 3DATS Free Lunch each day It's Miami!

About the CGschool
The CGschool is a joint partnership of 3DATS, CGarchitect and Spine3d to create a world-class training center in Miami, FL dedicated to architectural visualization and beyond. The CGschool is the only company in the world that provides Autodesk Authorized books and training dedicated to architectural visualization while simultaneously working full-time in visualization production. ocated at the Spine3D headquarters in Miami, this school aims to provide the best quality training for 3D Architectural Visualization and beyond. Courses include Beginner through Advanced training in 3ds Max, V-Ray, Fusion, Photoshop, Internet Marketing, and much more. For more information, visit http://www.thecgschool.com.