Madonna: Behind the video

Madonna: Behind the video

Video accompanies 21 of Madonna’s 22-song concert and includes a montage of President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Saddam Hussein and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, a sketch of the New York skyline that appears to be drawn real-time as she sings, “I Love New York,” and a rider falling […]

ZBrush.info Wiki

ZBrush.info Wiki

Now, at www.ZBrush.info, everything you wanted to learn about ZBrush is available in an easy-to-use, easy-to-access wiki. The technology behind the wiki allows every ZBrush user to become part of the team documenting ZBrush by developing their own content or by editing content put up by others.

ZBrush.info builds upon the amazing community […]

Creation Engine News 6.22.2006

Creation Engine News 6.22.2006

12 Tips for Photoshop Text

John Nack on Adobe: 12 Tips for Photoshop Text

This is one of those blog entries that start innocently enough, but which quickly become War and Peace in length. But take a second to scan it quickly if you find yourself setting text in Photoshop. Some of the tips will be familiar, but I’ll bet […]

VideoStudio 10 Plus review from Digital Producer

Are you looking for a consumer-level digital video editing package whose workflow is so easy you barely need to read the documentation? Consumers aren’t trained Hollywood professionals, and just want to get their footage onto a DVD as quickly and painlessly as possible. Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus is one of many consumer editing packages claiming […]

Autodesk technology used to create world-class HDTV content

2006 FIFA World Cup: Autodesk technology used to create world-class HDTV content.

Autodesk has announced that its technology was used to create HDTV content for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Autodesk solutions provide digital artists with the creative tools and processing power necessary to quickly and efficiently produce content containing the level of detail […]

Digital Camera Buying Guide: Parts 1 and 2

The digital camera market moves fast, and it seems that your choices expand every day. Here’s how to get the best model for your situation.

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After considering cost, category, and resolution, looking at exposure control is the next way to choose the right digital camera. How much manual control […]

Tips for Rookie Video Producers

So you’ve got a DV camera lying around, and you’ve been wondering what to do with it. Perhaps you’ve even been enterprising and shot a few videos already but aren’t happy with the results.

Don’t be discouraged, and certainly don’t write off video as a medium. Video is a very powerful way to communicate messages […]

combustion 4 review from MacAddict

Combustion 4 is a big, bodacious visual-effects app that serves up loads of pro-level tools; think of it as a competitor to Adobe After Effects Pro. Many effects artists – especially folks familiar with Autodesk’s big-iron effects workstations – prefer Combustion’s unique way of doing things, and the latest version won’t disappoint that crowd.

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Creating a neon sign in Cinema 4D and Photoshop

Neon Type Effects

Ever wanted to have your very own neon sign, but don’t fancy paying £800 for it? Imaging guru Chris Weston shows you how to recreate neon effects using Cinema 4D’s powerful 3D toolset and a little help from Photoshop