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create hdri for hypershot…

I found this tutorial on how to create and work with HDRI images (environment images) for use in hypershot. I found that an easy starting point is to COPY one of the default hdri files and paint over it. COPY- put your version in your own directory- DO NOT OVERWRITE THE DEFAULT HYPERSHOT HDRI FILE!!!

Posted at 10pm on 10/20/09 | no comments | Filed Under: Uncategorized read on

concept art…

Here are resources for those of you interested in concept art for entertainment and game design.

Individuals:

Syd Mead was the first industrial designer to get involved with movie design (most notably Blade Runner and Tron). Also here is a gallery of his early work, the US steel book.

Posted at 6pm on 10/13/09 | no comments | Filed Under: Uncategorized read on

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I teach drawing, marker rendering, digital rendering, computer modeling, and an occasional design studio in the Department of Industrial Design. I have been at SCAD for seven years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I am originally from Charleston, SC. I was trained as an architect and an industrial designer. My work experiences include product design, production line process design, graphic design, and mapmaking. I still do freelance work outside of SCAD that includes conceptual artwork, graphics, and maps.