ACM SIGGRAPH is dedicated to the generation and dissemination of information on computer graphics and interactive techniques. They are a membership organization that values passion, integrity, excellence, volunteerism, and cross-disciplinary interaction in all of our activities. ACM SIGGRAPH is probably best known for the annual SIGGRAPH conference, but they also put on a variety of programs year-round and worldwide to benefit the SIGGRAPH community.

It all started in August 1999 as a project to make a simple 3D resource site.... Then in July 2001 we released Version 2 of the 3DTotal site, which was seen by 100,000 visitors each month. The latest figures show a tremendous growth to over 1.5 million monthly visitor sessions all enjoying the latest CG news, galleries, articles, tutorials, interviews and free downloads.

Renderosity is an interactive computer graphic community that has industry news, interviews, product reviews, tutorials, discussion forums, artist galleries and more. The Marketplace is perfect for buying and selling digital products and 3D models. It's the best brokerage program for artists interested in selling their digital products.

The Renderosity community is a diverse group of cg artists; there are architects, animators, authors, photographers, software designers, computer game designers, educators, film makers and music industry professionals who all share a passion for helping others learn, share and grow in digital art. This vibrant online community totals 500,000 registered members in 196 countries. The participation and interaction among members has built a family and a place known as a "home". The best part is Renderosity membership is FREE.

COMPANY INFORMATION
Renderosity is owned and operated by Bondware, a company based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company currently owns and operates several online communities. These community sites are based on the Bondware software that the company licenses and hosts to the business marketplace.

Highend3D.com, part of the Highend Network, is the leading portal destination on the Internet for high-end 3D information and resources. Highend3D.com provides users an unbiased source of application-specific content, community, tools, plug-ins, scripts, shaders, surveys, polls, digital dictionary, utilities, tips & tricks, news, discussions, learning materials/tutorials, training, job postings, hardware tests, image galleries, list servers and commerce for the high-end digital content creators and IT professionals. Highend3d recently surpassed its 50,000,000th download milestone. Their users range from technology managers to digital content creators in the film, television, video game, web creation and industrial design industries. Initiated in 1996, one of the oldest 3d sites on the net it has grown to over 420,000 professional users.

FXShare.com share digital resources and concepts with other professionals.

The business, technology and art of animation – updated daily!

Founded in 2000, DAZ Productions, Inc, a privately-held company located in Draper, Utah, is a market leader in 3D software and digital content creation. The company's model library is renowned for its high-quality 3D content at the industry's most competitive prices. DAZ 3D also develops powerful software applications that support its content, including Bryce®, a 3D environment and animation package; CarraraT, a complete 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution; DAZ StudioT, a free 3D digital art creation tool; HexagonT, polygonal modeling software for the creation of 'ready-to-render' 3D models; and MimicT, a lip-synching application.

Post Magazine: Where Technology & Talent Meet

The magazine has been conceived and presented keeping in mind the need of the industry. It is the only English magazine in the field in Asia. Aimed at catering to the needs of the professional animators, students and anyone generally interested in the field of animation and computer graphics it will be on the stands each month.

Through the print media, Animation Today aims to bridge the gap between international production houses, the most competent animation studios and professionals in the field. With a major distributor like India Book House backing us, we hope to cast our influence over a vast clientele and achieve a competent circulation within a short span of time after setting foot on the arena.

We strive to keep Animation Today an ever available, knowledgeable and easily reachable magazine, lighting the way to the world of animation and computer graphics.

CG India is an online Magazine and CG portal which provides wealth of information on 3d, Animation, Computer Graphics and Visual Effects (VFX). CGIndia is founded (in, Year 2005) with a simple idea of, Providing dedicated source of information and resource useful for the CG artists. CG India is committed to provide valuable features, which helps CG Artists in their creative pursuit and raising standards for the entire industry.

CGIndia is one of the first CG website who took advantage of RSS syndication for providing real-time news coverage via CGIndia Feed and can also be accessed using mobile device such as PDA, Cell phones etc. Since our launch , we have grown tremendously from getting couple of hundred visitors per month to more then 2,50,000 visitors per month and still growing in a very-2 healthy manner. CGIndia not only promote use of computer graphics world wide, it's always looks for new talented CG Artist to guide and help them, as well as bring them in notice of CG Industry. Our website provides the most comprehensive content, reviews, Articles, tutorials, free 3d models, textures, and daily World-Wide News updates for the CG Artists, 3d professionals, Animators and Visual Effects (VFX) Artists!!

Layers magazine is the "How-to magazine for everything Adobe" and is dedicated to teaching readers how to use Adobe's industry-leading software products for designers, illustrators, Web developers, and photographers.

Published bi-monthly (six-times a year), each issues contains step-by- step tutorials, tips, tricks, Q&As, in-depth articles, and is a trusted resource for comprehensive reviews and news. Layers is available by subscription or on newsstands.

PhotoshopCAFE is the world's most popular free resource site* for everything photoshop. With plenty of original tutorials, tips, reviews, active forums and inspiring galleries it's easy to see why PhotoshopCAFE has been a household name among designers for the best part of a decade. Newly designed with expanded tutorials in 6 categories and a large collection of video training and breaking news on new Photoshop developments, the community is well poised to continue as an industry leader well into the future.

*Source: Alexa (The industry benchmark for measuring web traffic)

PhotoshopCAFE.com is run by author, trainer and digital artist Colin Smith and based in Irvine California. For more information visit www.photoshopCAFE.com

PlanetPhotoshop.com is the Web's highest-trafficked public Photoshop site and features in-depth articles, step-by-step Photoshop tutorials, news, reviews, and tips for Adobe Photoshop users.

The site features weekly articles and tutorials from nine of the most respected Photoshop gurus, along with video clips and other training resources.

Photoshop User is the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) award-winning print magazine and NAPP members receive an annual subscription with their membership.

Published eight times a year, each issue is packed cover-to-cover with step-by-step tutorials, feature articles, and in-depth reviews from award-winning photographers, designers, and the world's leading Photoshop experts including Deke McClelland, Ben Willmore, Scott Kelby, Jack Davis, Russell Brown, Dave Cross, Jim DiVitale, Kevin Ames, and Katrin Eismann, among others.

AnimationMentor.com, founded in 2004, is the largest online animation school in the world. It teaches character animation to students via the power of high-speed internet. AnimationMentor.com presents a new paradigm in education. Students are taught and nurtured by their personal Mentor. These Mentors are professional animators working in the industry, from major studios like Disney/Pixar, Sony and DreamWorks. The glue that holds the founders, students and mentors together is their intense passion for animation and for each other’s success.

Computer Graphics World Magazine is the premier publication serving the community of professionals in the computer graphics technology market. CGW remains focused on its core markets of Gaming, DCC, Simulation, Pre-visualization, CAD, Industrial Design, Motion Design, Visual Effects and Animation. CGW is dedicated to telling the world about computer graphics tools and the professionals who use them across the Entertainment, Design, Government/Science and Industrial Design markets.

With our award winning editorial team, we are diligent in our focus to cover the tools and techniques employed by talented professionals in diverse markets as they share the common goal of utilizing computer graphics technology to ultimately entertain, educate, and serve others.

3DTraining.com (3DTi), is a specialized 3D animation training institute launched by 3DMIRAGE (a pioneering 3D animation consulting company, with clients such as Warner Bros, CBS, Comcast and Samsung) to meet growing talent requirements in the booming 3D Industry.

3DTi provides expert coaching for those interested in launching a professional career in the field of 3D Animation. The company's mission is to nurture talent and cultivate entrepreneurial spirit using our unique "Learn-Practice-Work" concept.

Dissolving the borders between art and technology in animation, Visual Effects and Gaming Community for creative & technical artists - anyone using traditional & digital medium to tell a story. CGTantra supports all genres, styles, tools & outlooks of artistic flair to help flourish the community. It supports innumerable chapters catering to different professional and student categories including Film, Games, Concept design, Visualization, Architectural visualization, Illustration, and more with the basic motto - LEARN INSPIRE GROW.

CGTantra believes in the philosophy of Learn, Inspire and Grow which we share among all our members that form this ever growing pool of talent in the form of Discussion forums, Tutorials and workshops, Image Showcases, Artist Galleries, Interviews of artists, Production coverage, Contest and Challenges, job boards, podcasts, video galleries, master classes, seminars etc. CGTantra has always been an active/media/content/knowledge partner in local and International events organized ABAI, FICCI, NASSCOM, IAD, ANIFEST, FMX, CGOverdrive, ANNECY, SIGGRAPH etc.

CGTantra had organized first of its kind in India the master class and workshops in PIXAR Render man, XSI, Toonboom, Claymation, Gaming, Acting, Cinematography, Scriptwriting and many more technology workshops and seminars. Studio Professionals and students from all over the country have been attending it.

The CTN is an online community of experienced animators, illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists and other creatives who have come together to market their talents, share their experience, connect with other professionals worldwide and improve the ability for clients to connect with them. CTN is a virtual studio that supports the print, games, film and video industries and the individuals in those industries.

DevMaster.net is a leading community-oriented game development site. It features daily industry news updates, a comprehensive 3D engine database, a development wiki, extensive articles, and active discussion forums.

Frames Per Second continues its tradition of articulate and insightful analyses of animation in all its forms, both in a free online magazine and on its website. The site features news, features, commentary, festival overviews, reviews, a treasure trove of links, a list of animation releases and books of interest, and the fps store.

The Create Network connects creative professionals in a global online networking community. Since officially launching in Spring 2007, the Create Network has attracted more than ten thousand members, including photographers, art directors, copywriters, designers, filmmakers, and graphic designers looking to be informed, connected and inspired. Members can create a profile, post news/blogs/jobs/events/portfolio images/videos or connect with creative professionals to get the job done!

GGDA is a non-profit trade association of businesses and professionals of the video and electronic game manufacturing industry of Georgia. GGDA is committed to the growth and development of this industry and the success of its members as they compete internationally.

GameTutorials provides the most comprehensive and intuitive products for teaching programming from absolute beginner to advanced levels. With their 300 step-by-step tutorials covering C, C++, Win32, Direct3D and OpenGL, GameTutorials teaches students, hobbyists and professionals through the art of game programming.

Take control of your career and get hired faster. Our career marketing tools and strategies put YOU in the driver's seat.

Pluginz is the world's largest marketplace of digital tools for digital artists and the industry's leading portal and community for users looking to enhance their workflow and portfolio.

The Scratch Post is an online career resource for artists working in film. It includes information on Job Opportunities, Internships, Company Listings, School Listings, Industry Definitions and Interviewing Tips.

SIGWEB supports the multi-disciplinary field of hypertext and hypermedia, facilitating its application both on the World-Wide Web and also in independent, distributed and stand-alone environments. It provides a forum for the promotion, dissemination, and exchange of ideas concerning research and applications among scientists, systems designers and end-users. In addition to the established Web and Hypertext themes, the SIG is actively exploring ideas at the intersection of hypermedia and Digital Libraries, Software Engineering and the Humanities.

One of Hollywood's youngest organizations, the VES was formed in 1997 in response to the explosive growth in the visual effects industry. It is a professional, honorary society, dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of visual effects and to improving the welfare of its members by providing professional enrichment and education, fostering community, and promoting industry recognition. The VES is the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all areas of entertainment from film, television and commercials to music videos and games. Comprised of a diverse group of about 1,500 global members, the VES strives to enrich and educate its own members and members of the entertainment community at large through a multitude of domestic and international events, screenings and programs.