Resources for Students
This is a find by Evan and I pounced on it to show you. It looks like it might be as useful as Muybridge’s freeze-frame photos in terms of reference. The fact that the 3d models are shown without skin is something you should exploit in order to learn muscle definition and placement. This could be a huge boost in learning anatomy for concept art, texturing, modeling and animation.
I caught this while browsing NotCot this morning. I’m still working out how it was done (I haven’t looked at the source, but I’m guessing transparent images plus z-order CSS), but scroll down to the bottom, and enjoy the ride. I could scroll this thing all day! It’s also fun to press the “Play” button.
Also, guys, this is a portfolio site. Take note!
How great is this? Marvel is offering their comics online in digital form. A ton of free ones for now, a $4.99/mo subscription for later. Nice site, too.
Strobist is a really great lighting and photography website, with a great community and tons of tips for taking great photos. I’ve been meaning to tell you about it for a while, and today seemed like a perfect opportunity, since today there’s a link to a really fun pumpkin photo set.
Happy Hallowe’en!
Fabulous grungey photos in small, medium and large sizes. You can use them to make photoshop brushes, or to grunge up or texture your websites, illustrations and designs. Or they can be used as the basis for your own 3D textures (so long as you make them tileable!).