2D Animation in 3D with Blender

Good news for 2D animation artists. Blender, the open source 3D modeling and animation program has a new feature called Grease Pencil which allows you to create 2D animation in 3D space. Your sketches can be converted into editable geometry which can be used in the animation process. You can also create layers with depth.


You have got to check this out! Thanks for the info Mike.
http://www.animationinsider.com/2016/03/blenders-new-grease-pencil/


Here is another post you may enjoy on 2D to 3D software:
http://tripleadude.blogspot.com/2014/01/2d-to-3d-animation-conversion-software.html

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Character Design Links Part I

Some cool links for our art / design  folks out there.

http://www.animationinsider.com/2016/01/100-original-cartoons-model-sheets/

Enjoy a gallery of 100 Original Classic Cartoons Model Sheets from Walt Disney Animation Studio, MGM & more...

Animation Insider is a site devoted to animation. Great interviews and news about all things animated. Sign up is free for new post notifications. Got to give a shout out to my man Mike for a terrific website.

Kudos also to:  http://www.iamag.co/features/ for cool digital art resources and inspiration. Take the time to check out both sites for some interesting content.

http://www.creativebloq.com/character-design/tips-5132643

Top 20 character design tips.

From the creators of Imagine FX, 3D World and Computer Arts magazines; the Creative Bloq website has the latest features, news and tutorials dealing with digital art and design.

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jan/25/beyond-lara-croft-30-truly-interesting-female-game-characters-part-one

Beyond Lara Croft: 30 truly interesting female game characters – Part one.

See our previous post on the 5 step process to character design:
http://tripleadude.blogspot.com/2015/10/5-steps-to-character-design.html

Enjoy!

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Audio Freebies 2016

Here are a bunch of free, must have, audio goodies to start out the New Year.



http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/free-music-samples-download -loops-hits-and-multis-627820

 
Free Music Samples From A-Z. a huge assortment already categorized alphabetically for you.





http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?plugin=SH-it_Bass&id=2430 

 
Roland SH 101 Bass Synth VST
(PC and Mac).


A fantasic bass synth VST emulation.










http://www.vsamp.com/

Free software sample player for Mac.
Wow something free for a Mac? Incredible!










https://www.soundlib.com/studio/?p=ae

AudioFinder and MidiTest
(PC and Mac).

Need to go through your sample library quickly to find a sound with minimal fuss?

Includes one of the best and fastest audio finder / players around.






Also, MidiTest shows status of MIDI
events in real time.









http://shop.audified.com/collections/audiffex/products/gk-amplification-2-le

GK Amplification 2 LE virtual amp / speaker software (PC and Mac). Virtual Amp with speed control that acts like the real thing.

See archive for more audio freebies.

Enjoy and Happy New Year everyone!!

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