Author:
Mike | Category:
Web Design
(Source:http:sitepoint)
Ever wished that someone would overlay some data that fascinates you on a Google Map? Ever have an idea for a new desktop widget to take the computing world by storm? Well, no matter what your skill level is, there are tools out there in the world that will help you realize your dreams just by dragging-and-dropping what you need and in the order you want it.
Take a look through these ten solutions — which range from common, everyday type of Google Maps mashups to heavy-hitting, enterprise-level applications — and be amazed at how very little work can bring big results.
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Author:
Jason | Category:
Articles
(Source:computerarts.)
Jim McCauley digs through the Computer Arts archives and unearths everything you need to know about character design
Character design – it’s easy, isn’t it?
Draw an interesting shape, stick eyes and a mouth on it and Bob’s your uncle! Anyone can do that! However, you might find that despite the apparent simplicity of character design you just end up with characters that don’t actually have much, er, character.
So to help you out we’ve burrowed through our files and come up with 14 tutorials that’ll help you polish your character design skills. From initial sketches through to finished characters and the advanced matters of making them move or turning them into vinyl, flat-pack or even plush toys, this collection covers all the bases, with advice from experts including Peskimo, James Jarvis and Christopher Lee. Enjoy!
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