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Online Resources:
The following resources have been collected by Todd Kesterson a faculty member in the University of Oregon's Multimedia Program. It is presented here as an information resource for students and others interested in multimedia and communication.
PERIODICALS
Cinefex
http://www.cinefex.com
Computer Graphics World
http://cgw.pennwellnet.com/home/home.cfm
3D ANIMATION SOFTWARE, TUTORIALS & EXAMPLES
Alias/Wavefront turorials
http://www.aliaswavefront.com/
Animation: Master
http:.//www.hash.com
Inspire 3D (junior version of Lightwave 3D)
Lightwave 3D
http://www.newtek.com/products/index.html
LIP SYNC (for character animation)
Macromedia Shockwave 3D examples
Magpie Pro
http://thirdwishsoftware.com
Maya
http://www.aliaswavefrontmaya.com
SoftImage3D
http://www.softimage.com
SoftImage behavioral animation tools:
http://cgw.pennnet.com/
3D Studio Max
http://www.discreet.com/animation/
Also see http://www.havok.com/products/web_3d/xtra.html
(bottom of page for demos). This is a physics engine for interactive game design in Director
3D MODELS & MODEL GENERATION
NatFX (dynamic plant modeler for Maya
http://www.bionatics.com)
Viewpoint
http://www.viewpoint.com
PRODUCTION COMPANIES & CG PROJECTS
Animusic
http://www.animusic.com/
Blue Sky Studios
http://blueskystudios.com/
Digital Domain
http://www.digitaldomain.com/
Disney
http://www.disney.com
Dreamworks
http://www.dreamworks.com/
Final Fantasy (by Square Pictures) (includes info. on making of)
http://www.finalfantasy.com/top/enter.htm
Giant Studios
http://www.giantstudios.com/
ILM (Industrial Light and Magic)
http://www.ilm.com/
Kleiser-Walczak
http://www.kwcc.com/
Lord of the Rings
http://www.lordoftherings.net/
PDI (Pacific Data Images)
http://www.pdi.com/
PIXAR
http://www.pixar.com/
REZN8
http://www.rezn8.com/
Square USA
http://www.squareusa.com/
Weta Workshop (creating effects for Lord of the Rings)
http://www.wetafx.co.nz/digital/
Will Vinton Studios
http://www.vinton.com/
MISC.
Siggraph 2003 volunteer info
http://www.siggraph.org/s2003/cfp/students/volunteers/index.html
This is a link to the "making of" page for "Cathedral". Some excellent examples of conceptual art, storyboards, and some insight into the planning process. A worthwhile read... http://www.platige.com/katedra/eng_/making_of.html
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