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| Inside: A talented designer for Jaguar/Land Rover, a VR design challenge, new rendering tips and more |
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| View in browser You've seen his work. Here's the story behind his unique talent Hossein Alifdehfard's visualizations have been featured on the KeyShot Studio splash screen and our social media. Now you can learn all about his process, preferred tools, and where the mechanical engineer-turned-CGI artist finds inspiration. Explore Hossein's creations Create realistic damaged edges in KeyShot Studio Got a spare 57 seconds? You can learn how to quickly create damaged edges in Studio in this helpful video from Pixel Fondue, aka the Director of 3D Visualization for New Balance, William Vaughan.  Watch now Bring VR glasses to life in our new design challenge Show us your spin on the look of VR! For our latest design challenge, you'll elevate the design of HTC's Vive Flow VR glasses, using the model provided. It's the perfect opportunity to flex your skills in lighting, materials, textures and scene composition — plus you get a chance to win great prizes, like a VIVE Focus 3 VR headset or a 6-month KeyShot Studio Pro license. Get started How KeyShot Studio helps Kumatech save time and expenses When the product you’re selling is extra-large, photography costs and logistics can grow too big to manage. That's why KUMATECH B.V. turned to KeyShot Studio. After just a couple days of training, the company's small marketing team is able to create "any desired image material ourselves without the dependency on external photographers, saving us a considerable amount of money each year." Read more Elevate your KeyShot renders with Visune’s rapidly growing library of professional resources Visune’s vast library of 3D resources is built to help you create the renders your designs deserve. From ready-to-render scenes to photo-realistic materials packs, Visune supports designers at every stage of the process. Even better, the 2025.1 update brings subscription options, team accounts and new low prices. So whether you’re a graduate looking to give your portfolio renders a revamp, or a Design Lead looking to elevate the visuals across your whole team, this is the perfect time to sign up. Join thousands of designers who are accelerating their KeyShot workflow today. Learn more New short-form tutorials and guides We're upping our tutorial game. Now you can find quick guides on Instagram and YouTube Shorts, created by professional designers from Megosu and KeyShot Student Ambassadors. Coming soon: Videos from Liam Martin (co-founder of Visune) and Sam Gwilt. KeyShot updates launch March 11 The 2025.1 versions of KeyShot Studio, Hub and Dock launch in early March, featuring customer-requested upgrades. Stay tuned for more details!   What will you learn from the Amazing Shots Forum? "Spine" coffee table by Jason Phillips Your KeyShot Studio license provides you free access to Luminaries, the online community for KeyShot users. Whether you're a beginner or expert, you'll find the guidance and best practices to make your visuals even better.   The Luminaries Amazing Shots Forum is one of the coolest corners of the internet (yeah, we said it), where KeyShot users show off the renderings they're most proud of — and share their tips for achieving design excellence. Given the complexity of KeyShot Studio and the endless creativity of your fellow designers, it's safe to say that infinite learning opportunities await you.   Join Luminaries Was this email forwarded to you?  Get the latest news, tips and tutorials sent to you: sign up here. KeyShot, 575 Anton Blvd Suite 650, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, USA, (949) 274-8871 unsubscribe manage preferences view online |
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