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The New Media Film Festival is all about the trendsetters and upcoming talents in the new media field. Already in its 6th year, the festival has become recognized as the birthplace of the new talent in film making that uses new media as a platform to share stories worth telling. The festival is now accepting entries for the 2015 edition and content creators are invited to submit their work to 20 competitive categories that collectively...

Bravo! to the adventurous, curious and innovation-driven designers who delved into the 3D printing market without a second thought when it was just an ambiguous blob of pioneering ideas on the vast map of new technological developments. Witnessing the new extraordinary applications and impressive advancements that are reported every day, you must be feeling quite happy with yourselves, having anticipated and acted upon your hunch way before anyone else. But as the market grows, more...

Like many other start-ups, CGTrader is an ambition born out of frustration. In 2011, Marius Kalytis, the Founder and CEO of the company, embarked on a journey to create an online platform with just and favorable working conditions for 3D designers in search of a mutually-beneficial partnership. As a 3D artist himself, he knew all too well the aggressive approach of the majority of existing platforms that paid little or no thought to fair royalty...

Do you want see some of the biggest industry brands promoting your models to their customers? Of course you do, that's a silly question. That's why we're launching a fantastic new tool - 3D Printer Pages. 3D Printer Pages is a place where leading 3D printer manufacturers meet and interact with 3D designer community. What the printer manufacturers want is a direct, open conversation with 3D designers. It's a small trade-off for all the positive...

Wow. Looking back now, we can see clear evidence that the past few weeks were a little hectic and (*smiles proudly*) really productive. You might have noticed there were a few significant updates done on the website, but in case you've missed all the fun, we're bringing the party to you. Let us know what you think in the comments! # 1 Simplified check-out. There were several things in the check-out process begging our attention,...

This is one of the most exciting posts in the recent months. Being part of a fast-growing community is such an empowering feeling - a bit gangsta and a lot of fun. To say we're delighted would be a major understatement - we're ecstatic to announce that we hit a fantastic 35 000 architecture 3D model milestone this week! While there are new designers joining our ranks every day, it's only fair to say that...

This is a big time for us all, as we enter the magical realm of big data. We had a few busy months crunching data, trying to make sense of all the tips & tricks and industry secrets. Finally, we have something really cool to show you! This is your shortest way to becoming a best-selling 3D artist. For the first time in our history, we're sharing with you this exclusive data that will help...

Digital art is one of the best examples of the level of patience that can be achieved by a dedicated professional. Countless hours put into these awe-inspiring 3D models have translated into something that we proudly call a standing-ovation moment. We have collected 32 male 3D models that will most likely take your breath away (unless you're so excited you're already holding it). Leave your thoughts in the comments! 1. 3D designer Ji Hee Lee...

We all heard about the 3D printing technology bending and breaking the fashion world rules. To be honest, it's old news. What everyone's digging into right now is the successful cases. What's trending? So we're here to clear that mist for you, fashionistas - don't click away. 1. Suddenly, diamonds are everyone's best friend. Thanks to 3D printers. 'A Titanium Rock', 3D-printed brooch by DAMN 2. Keep this under your watch, hipsters. (sorry, couldn't resist)...

When you look into the future, what do you see? Super smart technologies, robotics, smart living and most certainly – 3D printing. Our kids will live in a completely new world, so our job is to make their transition as smooth as possible. We have talked extensively about the ways that 3D printing is changing the world, leaving no spheres of life untouched – education and children’s market being no exception. What potential does 3D...