Computer Graphics World

March 2009 1 O N TH E C OVE R S E E IT I N It was a monster mash of sorts at DreamWorks Animation, as the artists crafted a range of creatures, including the blue, blobby BOB and Dr. Cockroach. The directors were inspired by 1950s sci-fi fi lms and the iconic Mad Magazine, pg. 16. • The evolution of post workfl ow for reality TV. • New media projects are giving post houses more options. • Addressing the growing demand for storage options. Features Back to the Retro Future 6 Bethesda Game Studios re-created Washington, DC, with its recognizable monuments and structures, and then wreaked havoc and destruction to establish the retro-futuristic look for its Fallout 3 game. By Martin McEachern Monsters of the Deep 16 DreamWorks Animation invades theaters with its comedy/action-adventure Monsters vs Aliens, the studio's fi rst fi lm developed in stereoscopic 3D from the beginning. By Barbara Robertson Game-Changing Technology 25 Gamers are embracing stereoscopic play, as a number of vendors reveal devices that add a new dimension to video game titles. By Linda Law Once in a Blue Man 32 The Watchmen are the latest superheroes to hit the big screen, and among them, the digital Dr. Manhattan proves particularly special. By Barbara Robertson Super Set 36 Using CG technology, ISD designs on-air sets for the Super Bowl, planning every last detail digitally before construction begins. By Karen Moltenbrey Game Theory 42 AMD teams with Games 4 Change to provide support for nonprofi ts interested in using video games to educate youth and foster social change. By Karen Moltenbrey COVER STORY Be sure to visit Computer Graphics World's Web site for upcoming coverage of the Game Developers Conference. March 2009 • Volume 32 • Number 3 I n n o v a t i o n s i n v i s u a l c o m p u t i n g f o r t h e g l o b a l D C C c o m m u n i t y 36 Departments Editor's Note A Perfect Fit 2 Millions of Americans pledge to lose weight starting the fi rst of the year, but in just a few weeks, the majority grow tired of dieting and exercising. This year, though, there is new equipment, the Nintendo Wii Fit, that makes losing weight fun and games. Spotlight 4 Products Okino's CAD conversion system for SolidWorks 2009. News Gaming PC Market Bigger Than Anticipated. Back Products 48 Recent software and hardware releases. 6 25 16

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