Graphic Design Tools

DAZ Studio

Posted by admin 13 November, 2007 (0) Comment

While working on an image project, the idea of improving the images in the best way that is possible is of course the foremost objective of an artist; be it a beginner or a well defined one. The opportunity to assimilate 3D images into a project without the burden of purchasing very high-priced 3D software gave birth to the emergence of DAZ Studio. DAZ Productions developed DAZ Studio with the aim to offer another alternative in creating computer generated art and imagery. Artists’ especially graphic artists, web designers or even aspiring students or just those who are curious to try this program are some of the individuals that will benefit to the development of this wonderful software, which is called the DAZ Studio.

DAZ Studio is a 3D figure posing and animation tool that can be utilized by anyone even without going through the tiresome learning process, almost anyone can be able to come up with a dazzling digital images. This is just the ideal means or tools necessary in order to come up with an exceptionally eye-catching digital animation and art with any object you use as your subject be it an animal, virtual people, or vehicles.

Another reason that makes DAZ Studio great is the reality that it is Free to use, the best thing about it. It is free, yet still there are many fundamental freebies integrated that you can choose from in order for you to get working on some simple and pretty nice images. The interface is still another feature that helps this program stand out among other 3D software program, which is far more expensive. Interface is good, fast, and very easy to use that even beginners or those who are first timers in using a 3D software program can easily create their own share of 3D imagery. For those who will try using DAZ Studio for the first time, it is recommended that you begin by taking on the tutorial style DAZ Studio Manual in order to familiarize yourself on how everything will work. Anyway, this part will never be a difficulty.

Animation is one of the features that is much sought after with the use of DAZ Studio, moving, resizing, and morphing any model in your imagery is possible with DAZ Studio since these are the basic functions of this software program.

More importantly is the certainty that DAZ Studio works with most computers even the older ones. However, it is important to note that all 3D images works best with computers integrated with much faster processors and more Ram. Anyway, in case you are using an older computer, there are still options in order to create effective 3D imageries with DAZ Studio. Truly a great opportunity for beginning graphic artists or just plain lovers of the graphic arts.

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SWiSH Pix

Posted by admin 8 November, 2007 (0) Comment

SWiSH Pix Review

SWiSH Pix is a versatile tool that allows you to create animated photo albums integrated with music and narration. This Flash photo album is capable of being published either as a screensaver, CDs or to any website.

How to Create your Flash Photo Album with SWiSH Pix

There are 5 tabs with their corresponding features to allow you to create your animated photo album with SWiSH Pix. They are to be detailed as follows:

  • The first tab is the Photos tab, which is of course the starting point in creating your photo album. From here you will be able to add images coming from your CD-R, hard drive or any other media sources that is available to be access in your computer. You can add files by clicking on the button with the big Plus sign and click on the Add from Files button, which is located in the pop-up menu. Also included, as a selection in the pop-up menu is the Add blank photo button, clicking this will allow you to create a new blank photo necessary if you want to put a transition image between photo album images. Adding pictures is done easily by clicking on each selected picture in the dialog. Clicking the corresponding buttons on the lower part of the photos does editing titles and rotating pictures.
  • The Edit Tab is the second tab in SWiSH Pix, from here you can make the necessary changes that you want to do with your photos like cropping the images, adjusting the brightness and the likes, without the burden of damaging your photo, in case you want to undo any previous changes that you have made, clicking the Big Button will slip back to the original image of the photo before the edit.
  • Next tab is the Album, where you manipulate on the outcome of your album, how and when it plays. Under this tab is a series of subordinate tabs that offers you to be in command of the specific control over the screen and the movement of the screen of your album. Here in the Theme Library, you will get the chance to choose the specific theme for your photo album. You can choose from the 36 theme selections available. In case you want to create your own unique theme you can use the beta version of SWiSH Pix TC, this is available free of charge from SwiSHzone.com. The secondary tabs are the Title, Credits, Navigation, Soundtrack, and the Preloader.
  • The Decorate Tab is where you can add clips to your images, add/edit titles, organize sound for a specific image, or even record voice overs for a particular image.
  • Last, but still the most important Tab in SWiSH Pix, is the Publish tab. After dealing with all the 4 tabs, you are now done with creating your photo album. Now is the time to publish it. There are many options to publish your photo album; as a screen saver, as an HTML page in your website, or better yet create a CD-ROM.

For those who are fond of keeping memories creating an animated photo album with SWiSH Pix is worthy to consider.

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