Archive for December, 2008

Maya: Dynamics Videos- Part 5 by CGinstructor.com

Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Learn how to use real world physics to drive advanced simulations within Maya. Use fields like gravity and vortex to create incredibly realistic reactions between objects. Take advantage of constraints to create working catapults that can hurl boulders through the air. Or shake things up with a Massive wrecking ball. Maya Dynamics teaches you quickly [...]

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Free Download 2009 CG Calendar Wallpapers

Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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New Year is a time of celebration, beginning of all the new work and activities where as leaving all the worst deeds in the past. We truly hope you are looking forward to the holidays and the New Year, and we want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you the [...]

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New Year Creating a New Typeface in Illustrator

Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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When I created the very first version of Abduzeedo I did a simple logo because I didn’t have much time back in 2006, I wanted the blog up and running as faster as possible. However after a few months I decided that it would be cool to have a nice and unique logo, but without [...]

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Stained glass effects

Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Photoshop ships with a filter called Stained Glass, but it’s disappointing to use – it creates facets, and borders these with black leading, but it doesn’t take account of how light interacts with glass, or the glows and diffusion that result.LINK:http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/index.cfm?featureID=1803

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Making of the Photographer by Raul Ovejero

Posted on 31. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Hello CGArena readers, Here´s a little tutorial on how I did one of my latest drawings on Photoshop, The Photographer, a war journalist picture in a cartoony look intending to be evocative and just a bit sad. What began as a character concept came up to be a whole story I needed to tell, [...]

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Festive Photo Frame with Embossed Texture

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you a cool technique for adding dimension to a background pattern as well as how to change and adjust the colors of an existing image to suit your needs all rolled inside a cool photo frame idea.LINK:http://pshero.com/archives/festive-photo-frame-with-embossed-texture

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How to Make a Vector Military Cap Icon

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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This tutorial will show the intermediate-to-advanced Adobe Illustrator artist how to make a realistic military style cap icon using predominately gradients, blends, and the Gradient Mesh Tool. We’ll be using a photo reference to base this illustration on, though utilizing creative judgement throughout the process.LINK:http://vectortuts.com/tutorials/illustration/how-to-make-a-vector-military-cap-icon/

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Rendering a 2D Spark Plug Diagram from 3D Components in Illustrator

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Often, the best way to be sure of your depth and angles is to render objects using Illustrators 3D tools. This tutorial will take you through building a 3D spark plug from multiple components and then expanding the image into a 2D vector diagram. Previous experience with Illustrators Revolve and Extrude tools will be necessary [...]

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Make a Cut and Paste Rock Club Flyer

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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There are many ways to montage stuff together and many applications for the style. Whether editorial art, artwork for bands or, as we’ll be looking at, a promotional flyer. We’ll look at creative use of scanning and montage techniques to create an atmospheric flyer design based on one I did for a Rock night at [...]

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ZBrush Training – Lesson 8: Explaining UVs by Jason Welsh

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Before I go more into UVs I will be showing various colouring techniques that will help explain why good UVs should be made for a model. UVs are only important if you are going to “port” your model to another 3D package, but they also come in handy when applying textures to the model. LINK:http://www.3dtotal.com/team/Tutorials_3/zbrush_training/lesson_08/zbrush_lesson_08.asp

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Flash CS4 Deco Tool

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Having fun experimenting with Flash CS4’s Deco Tool.LINK:http://www.layersmagazine.com/flash-cs4-deco-tool.html

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Patterns and Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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This tutorial is based on an advertisement that uses patterns and shapes to create a unique design effect.LINK:http://www.layersmagazine.com/patterns-and-shapes-in-adobe-illustrator.html

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Ancient Golden Text Effect In Photoshop

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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In this tutorial, I will demonstrate the steps I took to make this golden ancient text effect in Photoshop. I always love ancient history and have an interest in reading all sorts of history books.LINK:http://www.psdvault.com/text-effects/ancient-golden-text-effect-in-photoshop/

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Make a Grassy and Flowery Soft Drink Can in Photoshop

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to make a grassy and flowery soft drink can in Photoshop. I know it sounds weird but I actually found the inspiration from seeing a soft drink can lying on the lawn in my backyard!LINK:http://www.psdvault.com/photo-effect/make-a-grassy-and-flowery-soft-drink-can-in-photoshop/

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Incredible Hulk by Antonio Juricic

Posted on 29. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Making realistic character even fantasy character is not an easy task so the step by step tutorial is almost to impossible to write. But making of article can be very useful as the example of different tasks that has to be done in order to complete such project.LINK:http://www.free3dtutorials.com/projects/zbrush/incredible-hulk.php

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3D shining text

Posted on 28. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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Draw 3D lighting text in photoshopLINK:http://www.stutorials.com/photoshop_3d_shining_text.php

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