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Message posted on August 22, 2000 HI Everybody!
For those of you who missed the previous column at 3Dgate.com, you can still find it at: DesignFreak.com, which has
just recently launched, is a website dedicated to graphic artists and designers using all media, not only 3D. The first column in their FreakZine is: ------------------ ------------------ The tutorial shows how to create an eye
texture from scratch, using Photoshop, with detailed description of each step taken. ------------------
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Message posted on July 15, 2000 Hi Everybody,
--------------------- Ornamental Textures web site: This is the 40th issue of my 3D tips mailing. Message posted on June 26, 2000 Hi Everybody, Lots of stuff this time!!! For those of you interested in job
opportunities, there are some last minute opps waiting for you, so hurry, hurry! I'm sorry I didn't post it sooner, I've been having some technical problems and even my online store
was down for a while, but now all seems fine.... --------------------- INTERVIEW WITH PLANET 3D ART Your truly was recently interviewed by Planet 3D Art, a site dedicated to "lovers of 3D art". If you are interested, here is the url: http://www.planet3dart.com --------------------- SOFT, CARTOONY LOOK
In response to the last mailing I sent out, Bill Fleming, a member of this list, added the following comments on how to add a soft, cartoony look to 3D. > One member of this list asked the following question: They can also use a very low Glow on the materials to soften them. Sometimes what I will do is render elements with a
heavier glow, then load them in Photoshop and use the alpha channel on my 32 bit rendered image to clip the glow so I'm left with a model that has a soft material but no outer
glow. Then I composite the elements back over my complete rendered image. --------------------- MAPPING COORDINATES Mapping is one of the most difficult tasks in 3D. Here is a question and answer that might help some of you struggling with this task, from Daniel Isaza:
> I'm > now having trouble applying the mapping to some models, I haven't seen > any stretching on your works and I can't figure out how do you do Mapping is probably the hardest task related to modeling
and texturing: you need to plan ahead of what you are going to do. Most people do the modeling first and then think of the mapping. The way to do it is to think of the mapping
while you go. For example, the sleeves and pants of the two guys: if you pay attention real close, the modeling of each element is rather simple, it's a lathe, or a cylindrical object
that was later deformed or bent. So I usually model the objects straight, apply cylindrical mapping and then use tools such as FFD or Bend to deform the model, therefore
keeping the UV in place. As to other objects, such as the bag, there is a simple technique that you can use if there is no wide camera movement: apply a planar mapping, but instead of making it aligned to
one side of the bag, I rotate it, so that it will be partially aligned with the front and the side. Another technique in 3D Max is to use a blend material, where each side receives a
different mapping channel. Very useful technique, but demands lots of planning ahead. There is a very good software for mapping, called Tru-V, which fragments objects and opens the mapping like a fried
egg, and keeps it to import in most packages. Also, Right Hemisphere (makers of Deep Paint 3D) are releasing a brand new package called Texture Weapons, which should help mapping and painting in 3D.
--------------------- TEXTURE WEAPONS
Texture Weapons is the new installment of Deep Paint 3D, from Right Hemisphere, and has just been released. I spoke to the people at RH and they were pretty convincing in the
effectiveness of the new tools. The new package is apparently uses a new technology to get rid of the 'stretch marks', so commonly associated with mapping coordinates problems. Check it out at: --------------------- RUSH! OPPORTUNITY FOR ANIMATORS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE:
Sent to me by another reader of this mailing: GOOD NEWS FOR ANIMATORS WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: If you have been sending out demo reels and haven't been
able to get a break in the animation field yet, we have some good news for you. 3DMIRAGE is going to have a special 12-week program geared towards helping potential
animators get a break in this field. The 12-week program starts on June 25th and will impart production tips and tricks by leading Industry professionals and help you create a
professional demo-reel to enhance your chances of finding a job in this field. Please reply to this email by typing 'Free evaluation' in the subject field and we will invite you to drop by and test your
current animation strengths and get a FREE evaluation of your current demo reel (if you have one). This will also provide you an opportunity to find out more about our programs and we will let you know if our course is
applicable to you. For more information and to register for the free evaluation class, check out our web-site at www.3dmirage.com Check out the reviews from our past students at
http://www.3dmirage.com/htm/workshop_reviews.html. Those animators with a minimum of one year professional experience and have submitted our job application form to
us will hear back from our personnel department shortly. -------------------- SEEKING ANIMATORS Seeking innovative animators (Flash4 preferred but other formats accepted), illustrators and experienced animation producers to work on 1) A new, character-based, adult
oriented - not x rated - animated pilot and 2) A daily :30sec. to 1:00min. Flash animated comedy series geared towards a Generation X and Y audience. California based artists
preferred but others will be considered. Interviews begin immediately. Staffing begins end of June. Please send portfolio, reel and/or samples to Farshad Tehrani at
AntEye.com 11925 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 102 Los Angeles, CA 90025 or email URLs to tehrani@anteye.com. Farshad Tehrani, Associate Producer, AntEye.com --------------------- TV SHOW We are starting a TV program showcasing Japanese and
3D Animation. If you have created any type of animation or know anyone that has created animation, we would like to put it on our TV show. Please reply for more info. dillard_digital_studios@hotmail.com
--------------------- Enjoy! --- Eni Oken Ornamental Textures for 3D:
PS: As usual, I'm not liable or responsible for contents here provided. Always double check the veracity of information (especially when it's free....) Message posted on June 10, 2000 Hi Everybody, First, a few announcements: --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Message posted on June 2, 2000 Hi Everybody, Sorry to send announcements so close to each other, however, there are tons of gigs out there, companies
looking for freelance artists. So here it goes: CHARACTER MODELER NEEDED ASAP FOR SHORT GIG A character modeler is needed for a short gig, asap. The company needs a box character with features, to be set into 4 to 6 different poses. Potentially there will be animation
further on. To see the quality that they are looking for, please go to http://www.mysimon.com, they have a little character with expressions in the front page. For further information, contact Mike at ---------------------- MONKEYBYTE SHORT GIG
3D scene artist needed for realistic, casino environment renders. Roughly 40 scenes, 5 different themes. More information on request. Please contact ---------------------- 3D ANIMATORS FOR CYBERCAMPS
Recently I received the following letter. Seems like an interesting gig for those of you wanting to work with children and have some fun. > Dear Eni, > My name is Greg Emerson and I am with
Cybercamps.com, a leader in > technology education for children. As our name may plainly suggest we > offer high tech summer computer camps nationwide on the campuses
of > colleges and universities for children ages 7-16. > We are seeking people with computer skills beyond the basics to teach > a group of up to 10 children in 3D
Animation. This person would > supervise campers and participate in other camp activities such as > sports, meals, field trips, games, crafts, etc. Working on some >
weekends will be required at select camps. Pay ranges from $375 to > $425 per week during camp, an additional $215 for completing the > required training session, and a
lunch stipend. Accommodations are > not provided. > > We simply require familiarity in one or more of the following areas: > 3D Studio Max, Maya, Soft Image, Bryce,
Light Wave, Electric Image, > Form Z, True Space, Alias. > > We would like you apply for the position of 3D Animation Tutor at one > of our local campuses, because
we feel that you would be a well> qualified applicant. We will be having camps local to you therefore > if you or anyone you may know would be interested in this opportunity > please apply at our website
www.cybercamps.com. If you have any > questions feel free to contact me via > > Thank You, > > Greg Emerson > Cybercamps, HR Department > > tel. 425.825.4600
> fax. 425.825.4601 >
Message posted on May 31, 2000 Hi Everybody, Here are some tips and also a few changes and announcements related to my site: TOMORROW'S MASTERS COMPETITION A while back I announced the Tomorrow's Masters 3D Competition, which is open for both amateur and
professional artists the world over. There are going to be 3 winners, and they will share more than $10,000 worth in prizes. The deadline has been extended to June 15th, so brush up
those skills and submit your images to that competition!!! Competition site URL: http://www.critical-depth.com/masters BIG KAHUNA
Just for those of you who have been on the list long enough and are wondering, neither one of my finalist images acquired the Big Kahuna this year. Oh well! :-) The finalist images were "Resident Alien"
http://www.oken3d.com/html/image55.html and "Little Village Far, Far Away" http://www.oken3d.com/html/image56.html CHAPTER IN NEW 3D STUDIO BOOK
I just received yesterday my copies of the new book "3D Studio Max Magic", published by New Riders. It's a group effort between various artists, including myself, where each
artist wrote a tutorial on a special effect or trick on how to use 3D Studio Max. My chapter covers how to create Dimensional Ornate Texture Art, which is a technique where you create a piece
of flat ornate texture art by composing different 3D elements and rendering frontally. The book should probably be available in bookstores soon. XFROG
A shareware that produces trees and other organic elements in 3D. I haven't tried it, but some people were recommending on the newsgroups. Worth investigating if
you are really in need of trees. If you use it and it works, let me know about it! http://www.greenworks.de/ CINEMATIC ARTICLE ON GAMASUTRA
Gamasutra always seems to have some interesting articles published on their site. Here is one that deals with cinematic construction for gamers, written by Hal Barwood. Check it out at:
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20000518/barwood_02 .htm ARCHIVE SITE WITH TIPS From now on, I will deposit all the messages sent through
this mailing into an archive, so people can consult old tips on occasion. The archive can be accessed through my main page, under the link "Tips and Tricks". Enjoy! Eni Oken
o¤º°`°º¤o,,,,o¤º°`°º¤o,,,,o¤º°`°º¤o º¤o,,,,o¤º°`°º¤o,,,,o¤º°`°º¤o,,,,o¤º Check out the new revamped Ornamental
Also, take a look at my second CD of textures: Ps: As usual, I am not liable for the information in this mailing, please always double check the veracity and contents of the tips here presented.
Message posted on May 27th, 2000 ACTIVISION GIG
For those of you interested in a short freelance gig, Activision is in need of a 3D artist to create 40 to 50 small images for their game Call to Power. The artist can be
either off-site, pricing on a per-image basis; or as an in-house contractor in Santa Monica for 6 weeks. For the in-house position, they provide Softimage/Maya/Max equipment. For the contractor, you work on your own
equipment. All submissions require a demo reel or solid URL web page. Price negotiated based on experience. For more information, please contact David Dalzell at CASE STUDY ON GAME PROJECT "Lessons in Color Theory for Spyro the Dragon" by Craig A. Stitt and John Fiorito http://gamasutra.com/features/200000502/spyro_01.htm For those of you who find yourselves in the lucky position of being game artists, one of the greatest ongoing challenges is to find ways to leverage an enormous cache of materials and palettes to create powerful, realistic worlds that draw in players. How does one do that? By educating yourself about the elements of color and production design and applying these lessons to your games -- as Craig Stitt and John Fiorito did at Insomniac Games in their Playstation title, Spyro the Dragon REVIEW OF DEEP PAINT 3D The 3D magazine of May contains another article written by
yours truly, this time reviewing the 3D painting package Deep Paint 3D. I reviewed it quite in depth and came to some interesting conclusions, so if you are interested in that
software please check it out. Also, since the review, they have released a new update of it called Texture Weapons, which should make mapping and 3d painting even more powerful.
For more information on Deep Paint 3D, go to:
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