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Huge Graphics Resources - OversouL - 07-24-2013

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Tools Of The Trade

~Editing~

Adobe Photoshop

http://www.adobe.com...oshop/main.html



Photoshop is the backbone of the graphics community. Photographers call
it the "Devils Camera" because you can pretty much do anything with it
(given you have the skill.) PS is what most of the graphic artists use
for the majority of their work. If you are looking to start graphic
designing, learn this program first.


~3D Landscaping~

e-on Vue

http://e-onsoftware.com


Vue is the current leader in landscape generation. It has the combined
attributes of Terragen and Bryce, plus much much more. It's a little
tougher to learn than Terragen or Bryce, but it's well worth the
learning time. It has great animation skills, and doesn't require any
plugins to export the terrain to pretty much any other 3d program. This
is very usefull when modeling landscapes in other programs. It also has
modeling capacities, and is often used to model such things as castle
landspaces. Current version: Vue 5 Infinite.


Corel Bryce

http://www.corel.com/

Bryce is another 3D Landscape rendering program, but it is not a great
one. The renders take maybe 5-10 times longer than that of Terragen, and
come out not even half as realistic. A perk of Bryce's that Terragen
does not have though, is it can be used for abstracts as well. It also
has many things, like bushes, and other landscape items, that Terragen
does not offer.


Terragen


http://www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/


Terragen is an amazing landscape rendering program. It is quite easy to
use, and produces completely photorealistic renders. One of the best
perks about this program, is it has many plugins (even plugins where you
can import terragen landscapes to many other programs.) For beautiful
landscapes, this is a must have. Best of all, ITS FREE! (for
non-commercial use.)


~3D Modeling~

Maxon Cinema 4D

http://www.maxon.net/index_e.html



Cinema 4D is definatly the most user friendly 3D rendering program that
is used by the graphics community. It can create abstract, or even
professional models with ease (compared to other programs.) It's renders
come out nice and smooth. This is a must for aspiring graphic artists.


Discreet 3d Studio Max

http://www.discreet.com/



3D Studio Max is not as user friendly as other 3D rendering programs,
but it is definatly the most powerful. It's MANY rendering options put
other programs renders to shame. If you're looking for the best in 3D
capabilities, this is your program.


Alias Maya

http://www.alias.com/



Maya is a very powerful 3D modeling program. This program is used widely
in the gaming industry. If you have ever played Final Fantasy X and
above, you have seen the great work this program can do. This program is
not as user friendly as C4D, but it is definatly easier than 3DS. So,
if you would like great quality, with a moderate challenge, here is your
program.





NewTek Lightwave 3D

http://www.newtek.co...twave/index.php



I have used Lightwave many times, and I must say it is the master of 3D
modeling and special effects. It has very advanced settings for such
things as bump maps, and materials, giving your scenes the realism they
need. This program is the REAL DEAL. Beginners beware, this one will
take some time for you to get the hang of.



Curious Labs Poser

http://www.curiouslabs.com/



Poser is the ultimate in fast and efficient character design. This
program is specifically ment for character design, and animation. The
characters you create in this program can easily be exported to other 3d
modeling programs, to be integrated into your scenes. If you want
realistic characters, and fast, this is what you need.

~Fractals~

Apophysis

http://apophysis.org

Apophysis is a fractal generation program. You can program your own
scripts for it as well. Apophysis is a great program to use for textuing
your art. Best of all, it's FREE!

Things you should know:

If you are looking to become a professional graphic designer, here a few things you will need to know.


Television and Movies:

If you are looking to work on Television, then you are going to need to
learn either Maya or Lightwave, because those are the leading 3d
modeling programs in television. Adobe After Effects is the main program
used to compose and edit scenes on television and movies, so you will
need to know that as well.


Video Game Design:

As of now, 3d Studio Max DOMINATES the video game industry.
Softimage|XSI is followed closely behind it though, so you will need to
know those programs well if you are thinking about game design.


Web Design:

Photoshop/Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver are the base programs for web
design. Flash MX 2004 Pro is an unstopable force in web design effects,
a good flash site can run from $1000 and WAY above.

Sorry if some of the links are broken. I will try to update them later.

Disclaimer: I did not collect/find any of this, This is just a complete copy & paste from another forum.
© to the real author of this.



RE: Huge Graphics Resources - Feat - 07-24-2013

Holy shit bro, that as I SHIT TON of links.