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I’m shocked Messi’s drinks packaging design got approved
Footballer Lionel Messi has launched his own drinks brand, and it's already raising eyebrows. Some suggest the Inter Miami player's "Positive Hydration" offering Mas+ has some fairly glaring similarities with the popular drinks brand Prime. It's even caught the attention of one of established rival's founders. While it's undoubtedly a...
How to turn your art into products: 6 pro tips to consider
Turning artwork into physical products can bring a whole new audience to your creative designs and ideas. But how do you go about turning something on paper or canvas into a mug or a t-shirt, and ensuring a high-quality finished result?. For this piece, I speak to two artist-illustrators with...
State-of-the-art animation studio adopts iClone Character Creator
Stiller Studios is an internationally acclaimed production company known for its high-end feature films and series with relatable characters and captivating narratives. Leveraging proprietary technology, the team specialises in virtual production, 3D animation, green screen workflows, and real-time filmmaking. The state-of-the-art facility, located in central Stockholm, uses cutting-edge tools like VR, deep data, and motion capture.
NVIDIA is about to drop free tools to remaster retro games
NVIDIA has unveiled plans to open-source its RTX Remix toolset this month. But what is it and who is this AI tool for? The core set of AI-assisted tools and assets designed to help game modders, previously exclusive to the NVIDIA Studio suite of tools for creators, will now accessible to all, for free.
Apple’s adorable new stickers are a celebration of past and present
Ahead of the upcoming WWDC 2024 Apple has launched a selection of custom animated stickers, with playful nods to its past and present. The new stickers are part of an update to the Apple Developer app, dropping new information about the upcoming conference, from keynotes to one-to-one labs with Apple designers.
The best set design of the 2020s
We’re only four years into the 2020s and it’s already turning out to be an eventful decade for the film industry. The Covid pandemic has changed the way we watch movies and with increasing amounts of money being poured into high-end television programmes, and TV actors making quicker jumps to Hollywood than ever before, the line between film and television is wavering. Not to mention the advancements of AI that have lead to more CGI and artificial technology being used in film production.
Destiny 2: The Final Shape - game art 10 years in the making
Destiny 2: The Final Shape is the culmination of 10 years of art, game design and an ambitious vision to create a universe rich in lore, action and epic, draw-dropping vistas. This multiplayer shooter from Bungie – the same video game studio that created Xbox’s original killer app, Halo – is one of the best free games to play right now, so anyone can step into the role of Guardian and start blasting on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Spider-Man producer's stance on AI is great to see
Generative AI is creeping like a spider into many sectors, and film is no exception. Many industry observers and Hollywood execs themselves have said they expect AI to transform jobs in the industry. But fans of one major franchise were able to breath a sigh of relief this week when a producer ruled out the use of AI art.
The 3 dinosaurs that inspired Godzilla's character design
Godzilla is arguably one of the most iconic creature designs in cinematic history, but what's the story behind his legendary look? As the lore goes, we know roughly that the big scaly fellow is a prehistoric predator, but it turns out that his appearance is a little more curated than we might assume.
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Shapelab 2024 is here with new desktop and multiresolution features
Shapelab, the VR-based 3D design software, has today unveiled its biggest update ever with a brand new version of its 3D modelling app. The Shapelab 2024 application includes a new Desktop Mode feature, allowing users to switch between using a VR headset or desktop for a classic mouse and keyboard setup should they choose. This means that creatives without access to VR equipment can now create with Shapelab for the first time, and it offers VR users the luxury of choosing between formats.
ASUS is coming for Apple with its new, game-changing ProArt laptop range
I’m here at Computex and Asus has just made an announcement that’s going to disrupt the current order of creative hardware: the massive expansion of the ASUS ProArt lineup. In the run-up to Computex 2024, being held in Taiwan from 4 to 7 June, I’ve been inundated with...
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