Master the Art of Visual Storytelling
Master the Art of Visual Storytelling
Ethan JamesUnderstanding the Basics of Light and Shadow Light and shadow are fundamental elements in art and photography, crucial for creating depth, form, and mood in images. Light represents the brightness…
Ethan JamesKey Elements of Dynamic Poses Dynamic poses are essential in bringing life and energy to your artwork. One key element to consider is the line of action, which captures the…
Ethan JamesDifferent Levels of Detail in Illustration Styles Illustration styles vary greatly in the level of detail they incorporate. Some styles, like photorealistic illustrations, aim to capture every intricate detail with…
Ethan JamesDeveloping a Consistent Style Developing a consistent style as an illustrator is crucial for creating a recognizable brand and attracting a loyal audience. By honing in on a specific aesthetic…
Ethan JamesTips for choosing the right color palette When selecting a color palette for your illustrations, it’s essential to consider the mood and emotion you want to convey. Think about whether…
Ethan JamesBest Free Illustration Software for Artists When it comes to finding the right illustration software without breaking the bank, artists have a plethora of options to choose from. These free…
RichardFalloff maps are a type of map that can be found in most 3D & game engines. These maps can change the color of an object when parts of it start to face away from the camera. The render engine will calculate the angles of parts of your geometry in relation to the camera position,…
RichardProcedural textures are textures (sometimes also called maps) that are generated by the computer using a fixed set of parameters. This means that the computer can make unique variations of a texture all by itself! The process used to do this is called procedural generation. Procedural generation is a blanket term for when a computer…
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…
