In this DVD, Scott Patton shows the processes he uses to create finished character designs for feature films. This DVD explores Patton's fast and efficient method for concept sculpting, skipping the 2D sketch phase all together and designing the character entirely within ZBrush. This method of design is more interactive and has allowed him to work with directors one-on-one directly in 3D. From basic form to final detail, Patton uses a combination of ZBrush’s tools and straight forward explanations to show how a character can be created without the usual time restrictions and hassle of most 3D packages. He covers everything from blocking out the forms and fleshing out the muscles, to adding props, detailing with alphas and posing the character.

Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical footage, vintage photographs and interviews with a who's who list of musical giants from the worlds of jazz, soul and classic rock shine a spotlight on the brilliance of Tom Dowd, whose creative spirit and passion for innovative technology helped shape the course of modern music.

Future Music is proud to announce or latest issue – FM216. This month, we've explored the world of the remix, covering the DIY approach that's currently launching careers online as well as in the clubs. Learn how to remix chart-storming tracks without the official stems with phasing and multi-band compression tips and isolate an acapella directly from the stereo master. Plus, Funkagenda, Lifelike, Stonebridge, DJ Mehdi, Dave Spoon, Tocadisco, Jori Hulkkonen and many more remix masters talk you through their floor-filling tips.

We crack open Apple's latest update for Logic and give it a good old seeing to – will Flex Audio make Logic the market's best all-in-one production solution? We also dip into the world of gear maintenance and repair, urging you to crack open the lid of that faulty synth, or clean up those noisy faders and pots before flogging it on eBay for half of what it's worth. Better yet, we show you how to fix some common gear grumbles so you can pick up a second-hand bargain and nurse it back to perfect health.

It's chockful with greatness so watch out for that cover they're all calling a) eyecatching and b) unhinged.

Yes. It's that time again. Another new issue and another milestone in Future Music's continued quest for your impending greatness.

This month we grasp the thorny issue of releasing your own tracks in a feature that might literally change your life.

"Some of the biggest names on the DnB scene today let our cameras into their studios and lay bare their most treasured production techniques"

"The UK dance music legend walks you through the production techniques behind his cover version of John Michel Jarres 70s synth classic Oxygene (part IV)"

"A rising star of the electronic music scene, Michele Balduzzi takes time out of his increasingly busy schedule to show you some of his studio secrets."