What You’ll Be Creating Blender is famous for being great for 3D, but did you know that it is also amazing for 2D animation? This is a relatively new feature introduced in Blender 2.8, and it includes a number of unique functionalities and tools that work extremely well for creating 2D animations. What You’ll Learn… Continue reading Learn 2D Animation Basics in Blender
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10 Best Print-Inspired Halftone Effects (Color and Black-and-White) for Photoshop
A halftone effect is a technique that makes an image from dots of different sizes and opacities. You might recognize this distinctive look from comic books and newspaper photos. In the digital era, you can apply the halftone effect to your existing photos, illustrations, or designs, and you don’t have to be a designer to create your… Continue reading 10 Best Print-Inspired Halftone Effects (Color and Black-and-White) for Photoshop
10 Top Drawing Pen and Pencil Effects Templates for After Effects
Pen and pencil effects add a wonderful handcrafted feeling to the pixel world of videos. If you’ve been looking for a way to add more handcrafted artistry to your video production, we’ve got ten terrific After Effects drawing effects to show you today. Top Drawing Effects Templates for After Effects Envato Elements offers tons of… Continue reading 10 Top Drawing Pen and Pencil Effects Templates for After Effects
5 Top 2D Animation Apps for iPad for Beginners
What You’ll Be Creating Have an iPad and looking for some animation apps for animation? In this article, we’ll showcase our top five animation apps (in no specific order) that are perfect to use for Apple’s iPad. Recommended Animation Apps for the iPad Apple has added features to make drawing and animating on the tablet… Continue reading 5 Top 2D Animation Apps for iPad for Beginners
Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography
From Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest to the headless horsewoman said to haunt Savernake Forest, woodlands have long served as the backdrop for fairytales and ghost stories. From the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen, folklorists have long woven stories of mischief and magic in the woods—a mysterious place where giants and goblins roam. In recent… Continue reading Into the woods: Nine tips for fairytale forest photography
Best monitors for graphic design for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall BenQ PD3220U Check Price Best for Mac LG 27MD5KB-B Ultrafine 27″ Check Price Best for graphic design and photography ViewSonic VP3268a Check Price Monitors for graphic design have some very specific requirements beyond the typical displays found in homes and offices. Graphic designers frequently work in fine detail, so sharpness and… Continue reading Best monitors for graphic design for 2022
Best touchscreen monitors of 2022
Stan Horaczek Best for business Dell P2418HT 24IN IPS Check Price Great features and good media delivery across the board. Best Budget ASUS VT168HR Check Price Stripped down TN touchscreen for controls and business applications. Best overall Wacom Cintiq Pro 16 Check Price Immaculate screen, and excellent drawing and design tools in a pen /… Continue reading Best touchscreen monitors of 2022
Best printers for heat transfers of 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e Check Price A great all-in-one pigment printer. Best sublimation Epson EcoTank ET-3760 Check Price A supertank printer that runs heat transfers, and can also print sublimation. Best laser Brother HL-L2320D Mono Check Price A mono black and white printer for simple heat transfer designs. Under your desk… Continue reading Best printers for heat transfers of 2022
Best slide viewers for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall KODAK Slide N SCAN Film and Slide Scanner Check Price Best budget KODAK 35mm Slide and Film Viewer Check Price Best scanner Epson V600 Check Price Film photography is as popular right now as it has been in years, which has made slide viewers relevant once again. Slide film (sometimes known… Continue reading Best slide viewers for 2022
How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom
The Bat Cowl NFT Collection comprises 200,000 unique works of 3D art, inspired by Batman’s iconic cowl. Drawing from the storied history of the comic book character, each work is generated from a whopping two billion possible combinations. Designed in collaboration with DC, Palm NFT Studio, and Daz3D, the project represents Warner Bros.’s latest foray… Continue reading How NFTs are evolving DC Comics and fandom