Master the Art of Visual Storytelling
Master the Art of Visual Storytelling
Character Design 101: Crafting Memorable Heroes and Villains
How to Illustrate Fantasy Worlds: Tips for Creating Magical Settings
The Future of Illustration: Trends and Technologies to Watch
The Role of Illustrators in Advertising and Media: A Behind-the-Scenes Look
The Business of Illustration: How to Start Freelancing Successfully
How to Build a Professional Illustration Portfolio That Gets Noticed
Using Tablets for Illustration: Which One is Right for You?
Exploring Mixed Media: Combining Traditional and Digital Illustration
How to Use Light and Shadow to Add Depth to Your Illustrations
The Art of Digital Painting: Advanced Techniques for Stunning Results
RichardThe main difference between polygonal and NURBS modeling is the way the mesh is calculated by the computer. For polygon modeling it calculates polygons, which are flat planes that comprise a 3D shape (the way that a cube is made out of 6 squares for example). NURBS calculates the mesh as splines between points, which…
RichardLOD stands for level of detail, and it’s the process of making less detailed versions of your models that are viewed when they’re further away from the camera. This lowers the strain on the computer allowing it to render more objects while maintaining a high frame rate. There are generally 2 parts of the model…
RichardThe main difference between high and low polygon modeling is exactly what the name implies: whether you use a high number of polygons in your model, or a low number. However there are other things to take into consideration when deciding the detail and poly level of each model. Most notably the textures you use…
RichardA shader is an extra bit of code that is added to a render of a scene (or any other post production method). Shaders can alter visuals by changing the way textures and lighting are displayed, sometimes in ways that would be impossible with other techniques. Shaders were originally designed to alter just the actual…
RichardA painting may be worth a thousand words, but comics like Boundless give us plenty of words to keep us reading! Michael Salsbury is a talented artist with a captivating webcomic series named Boundless! His artwork is definitely unique, and feels like a totally new take on the typical webcomic format. In this Q&A we’re…
RichardThere are dozens of paths to follow when it comes to entertainment art. But story art might be the most varied (and possibly the most complex). It feels like a mix between writing, character design, and directing all rolled into one. It’s certainly a coveted role across the entire animation industry, and David Trumble is…
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