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Beautiful CG
French Uni student Mathieu Gerard (from Universit? Paris) has produced a beautifully abstract, organic piece of 3D film making for his graduation thesis - Steel Life.
- Filed under: 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design
CS4 - the verdict, InDesign
We've got our latest CS4 review for you and this time we are checking out InDesign. One of our Graphic Design tutors, Tamara Nyholt gives us her two cents on what's new and what's cool. Used it yourself? Tell us what you think!- Filed under: Graphics, Interactive
The next big energy drink!
Energy drinks are great to recharge and help with our focus, giving us that ping that we all need to get through the day. And what about creating a new brand of energy drinks from scratch?
- Filed under: Graphics, Interactive
Axis awards: the winners, the winners and the other winners
One of the New Zealand ad industry's biggest nights was held on February 27 - the 2009 Axis Awards. Our graduates were there in force, picking up 32 awards between 14 people. A whole raft of Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were given to the grads, for work in a whole range of categories. Congratulations everyone!
- Filed under: Creative Advertising
Auckland Freezes. April 17th 2009. You’re invited!
Ever wanted to participate in one of those random events organised by strangers via mobile phone/facebook/email/ twitter? Here's your chance!
- Filed under: 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design, Graphics, Creative Advertising, Game Dev
ArmaHuggers!
Free huggers, game and comic books characters roaming around, and an unexpected encounter with Guillermo Del Toro, Armageddon last weekend was certainly an experience to remember.
- Filed under: 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design, Graphics, Game Dev
Lab Animal to MIAF
The Laboratory Animal, a short made by Mark Smith (currently working for Weta Productions) during his time studying 3D Computer Animation at MDS in 2006, has been selected for competition in the Student Competition category for the 2009 Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF).
- Filed under: 3D Animation, VFX Motion Design
Nick Cave?s Soundsuits
Nick Cave's soundsuits have been described in the Boston Phoenix as ?lavish, strange, beautifully-crafted outfits resembling mash-ups of African tribal ceremonial dress, Ku Klux Klan robes, Roman Catholic clergy vestments, yetis, Star Wars aliens, plumed and sequined carnival costumes, and fabulous drag queen gowns.?
- Filed under: Creative Advertising
yMedia Challenge
The exciting new media initiative, the yMedia Challenge is back for another year with a new and improved format. Register a team to give back to the community while boosting your CV, and making valuable contacts through the experience.
- Filed under: Graphics, Creative Advertising
Monsters are neat
"Monsters most definitely occupy my mind and drawings the majority of the time. There was a phase where I thought I should diversify but then decided to just embrace them. Monsters are neat." Read about Kiwi illustrator Tom Robinson here.
- Filed under: Creative Advertising