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	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>XX Competition Deadline Extension/Beta 4 Updates</title>
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		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/xx-competition-deadline-extensionbeta-4-updates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Producer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy holidays!  We have several new updates going on here in the community.



		The XX Competition deadline will be extended.  Due to the busy holidays and school exams, the deadline will be extended to December 27th.
		Beta 4 is ready for business.  Over the next few weeks, select members of the community will receive private invites to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>XX Competition &#8220;Disaster&#8221; Started</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/xx-competition-disaster-started/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/xx-competition-disaster-started/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Producer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello!

If you don't already know, the next XX competition has started!  Your objective?  To create the most disastrous event imaginable!  This will be the last XX competition before Beta 4, visit the comp information page and get started!

Also, do not forget to check out The Guerrilla CG Project, for some great CG tutorial videos!]]></description>
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		<title>The Guerrilla CG Project</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/uncategorized/the-guerrilla-cg-project/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/uncategorized/the-guerrilla-cg-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hauzer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Those of you learning 3d might be interested in The Guerrilla CG Project. It is a free instruction video website that teaches you the basics of 3d modeling and animation.  There are application-specific videos for most of the popular 3d programs, as well as videos for everybody.  Enjoy!

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		<title>The Uncanny Valley</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/uncategorized/the-uncanny-valley/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/uncategorized/the-uncanny-valley/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hauzer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is an online video that discusses the common pitfall of the uncanny valley in 3d games and animation.  It is both entertaining and informative.  It's by James Portnow and Daniel Floyd.  Enjoy!



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		<title>Site News Update</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/site-news-update/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/site-news-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Producer</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Site News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hello!
CG-Nation Beta 4 is nearing release!  We've listened to the community, and have tailored the new version of the site to be more content oriented, artist friendy and even more modern!  Here are some things to look forward to:

Lightweight site design/Faster loading site
Easier navigation
Redesigned User Control Panel
New Artwork browsing and posting model
Modern Blogs
User webspace
OpenID Support
...and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Subdivison Modeling Tutorial (Advanced)</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/subdivison-modeling-tutorial-advanced/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/subdivison-modeling-tutorial-advanced/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>$imon</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Modeling]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[subdivision]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[subdivision modeling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Subdivision Modeling Tutorial

Advanced

By: Simon B. ($imon)

In this tutorial I will be explaining some basics of optimising your models for subdivision modeling, increasing the quality of high poly work a lot! 



The tutorial was made in 3d Studio Max, but can be applied in any 3d modeling application.

As the name might imply, subdivision modeling is the method [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Softimage acquired by Autodesk</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/articles/softimage-aquired-by-autodesk/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/articles/softimage-aquired-by-autodesk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><a href="http://simon.cg-nation.com" rel="nofollow">$imon</a></dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Software]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As some of you probably already heard, there has been another show of power by Autodesk, after taking over maya and several other programs, they have now also acquired another leading 3d package in the industry: Softimage&#124;XSI.

For more information click on the image to go to the CGtalk thread.

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		<title>Anim8or &#8220;Cut Faces&#8221; Tool</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/articles/anim8or-cut-faces-tool/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/articles/anim8or-cut-faces-tool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Job</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Anim8or "Cut Faces" Tool
 By The Job

Have you ever had trouble trying to cut a certain shape into your models? or you don't have access to Boolean Operations? Well during this tutorial I am going to teach you how to use the "Cut Face" tool effectively. At the end of this lesson you will be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maya Grass Tutorial (Needs Maya Fur)</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/articles/maya-grass-tutorial-needs-maya-fur/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/articles/maya-grass-tutorial-needs-maya-fur/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Job</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Modeling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Maya Grass Tutorial Using Maya Fur

Grass is a very important part of many outdoor environments. When you model a landscape it just does not feel right without strands of grass as the grass texture just wont do. Well within this tutorial, I will show you how one can go about using Maya Fur to create [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CG-Nation IRC Channel</title>
		<link>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/cg-nation-irc-channel/</link>
		<comments>http://cg-nation.com/site-news/cg-nation-irc-channel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Producer</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Site News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to meet with CGN regulars for some fun real time chat?  Join us in the CGN IRC Channel!  Access the channel by clicking on Contribute - Chat in your User Control Panel, or if you prefer using an IRC Client, connect to:

irchighway.net/6669

#cgn

Come check us out!  We are usually the most active during the midday [...]]]></description>
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