Layering Techniques with Photoshop and Cinema 4D

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Anthony Hurd uses simple structures, basic textures, and plenty of copying and pasting in Photoshop before adding a little 3D magic to create this scenic forest in the sky. Discover how he does it with this easy-to-follow tutorial.

In addition to the simple textured elements you will create in Photoshop, […]

The Consumerist – Using MindManager

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7. MindManager is an awesome mind-mapping program. I’m going to use it to write all my big articles and powerpoint presentations from now on.

MindManager Pro 7 is available at an academic discount price of $149.

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My top nine favorite new features in Acrobat 9

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When I first opened Acrobat 9, I expected some new features, but nothing as impressive as those in Acrobat 8. Now here I am telling you that while Acrobat 8’s additions were great, those in Acrobat 9 are nothing less than spectacular!

I’m not inclined to claim that any […]

YouTube Video on modo Sighted

An amazing time-lapse modeling session showing the creation of a little character in modo has been posted by Hiroshi Yoshii, who is a famous graphics designer in Japan. This prolific and talented artist has customers all over the world and has recently built 150 characters using modo. Check the video here and see a collection […]

iClone 2.5 Studio Review

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You’re not Pixar , and you won’t be any time soon. If, however, you’re curious about creating your own 3D animations, from simple seconds-long clips to full blown machinima films, iClone 2.5 is definitely worth looking into.

iClone, from Reallusion is designed with one main purpose in mind: to make it easy […]

June Specials – Toast 9 Titanium, Easy Media Creator 10 Platinum, Squeeze 5 Pro, Reason 4.0, and QuarkXPress 7.0

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Toast 9 and Easy Media Creator 10 Platinum licenses $49.99 Special Offer

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Hurry! Limited Time Offer Exclusively from Roxio Volume Licensing and Creation Engine! Toast 9 and Easy Media Creator 10 Platinum licenses for only $49.99.*

Plus, get the added benefits of a Roxio volume license with your purchase:

– One CD Key for all nodes makes the software easy to manage.

– Network Deployment Capability […]

Wacom Intuos3 Review

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In the end, its hard not to recommend the Intuos3 6×11 tablet for photographers, designers, or artists. Like most Wacom products that have preceded it, the Intuos3 is exceptionally well-made and easy to use. The 6×11 size is arguably “perfect” for most users because it provides an ample active area and an […]

Watermarking videos with Squeeze 5

Watermarking videos with Squeeze 5 By Dave Komatar, QA Tech, Sorenson Media Inc.

Ever need to brand your video? For many reasons we often have a need to make sure that the files we produce don’t end up being used without permission. Watermarking is a great way of showing off your completed work while still […]