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Easy rotoscoping
Utilise After Effects’ Auto-trace tool and rotoscoping your video footage is easier than you think. JJ Johnstone reveals the best way to import your layered Illustrator files to composite eye-catching 3D visuals without a 3D app
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Get started in CG lighting - part three
To produce truly realistic renders, CG lights must be made to behave like real-world lights. In the third of 3D World's series of beginners’ tutorials, we explore two time-saving tricks for making them do so
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Create your own graffiti fonts
Make graffiti in your own style by building handwritten font sets in Photoshop, Illustrator CS2 and Fontographer…
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Displacement effects
Former Computer Arts Graduate Showcase entrant Pete Harrison uses Photoshop’s Displacement filter creatively to modify a photograph, using a variety of shapes and Blending Modes to add extra depth and interest
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Showcasing your work on paper
It’s one thing creating outstanding work, but it’s another getting it noticed by potential clients. Find out how best to show off your skills in print…
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Work smart with symbols
Computer Arts newcomer, web and graphic designer Nick La, reveals the tricks you need to recreate this striking Chinese bamboo illustration using only the power of Symbolism tools in Illustrator
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The rules of camera tracking
Even on low-budget shorts, bluescreen work is an essential part of the modern VFX artist’s toolkit. Try out these expert tips from 3D World to ease the process and improve the quality of your footage
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Easy vector compositions
Computer Arts newbie Darren Firth demonstrates the advantages of mixing up software packages and uses Flash, FreeHand and Photoshop to tackle the troublesome issues of picking colours and creating random shapes
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