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Re: Laptop for vfx and video editing
Hi John,
Finding a good deal on a laptop can be a bit tricky, but your $2k budget should be able to get something good. For applications like video editing and photoshop you'll want as much ram as you can afford, at least 16gig, if not 32. For blender and 3D work a good video card is key.
I've been using MacBook Pro laptops for years (and using blender, photoshop, after effects, etc.), but the trouble there is the cost. Apple does not have very budget friendly pricing. A few years back I got a Razer pro laptop for 3D and VR work that turned out to be a big disappointment. They had a high price, promised big, but delivered very poorly made hardware.
In terms of resources Blender will be the most demanding, so I would use that as your target spec.
Here are some laptop recommendation lists for Blender. They are a good starting point for research. I'm always a bit dubious about product lists unless I know the site, as often they are thrown together to get affiliate sales, but they can help see what's out there.
https://laptopsgeek.com/best-laptop-for-blender/
https://tekadvisor.ca/laptops/which/run/blender-3d
https://tekadvisor.ca/laptops/which/at-least/run/blender-3d
Here's a list of supported GPUs (video cards) for Blender, which may help in the search
https://code.blender.org/2019/04/supported-gpus-in-blender-2-80/
Also, I'm not sure if you are familiar with Andrew Price (aka Blender Guru https://www.youtube.com/user/AndrewPPrice ) but he has this twitter post that may help a bit. And if you are interested in blender I highly recommend his YouTube content.
https://twitter.com/andrewpprice/status/1038551826876887040?lang=en
Hope that helps!
/Chris
Finding a good deal on a laptop can be a bit tricky, but your $2k budget should be able to get something good. For applications like video editing and photoshop you'll want as much ram as you can afford, at least 16gig, if not 32. For blender and 3D work a good video card is key.
I've been using MacBook Pro laptops for years (and using blender, photoshop, after effects, etc.), but the trouble there is the cost. Apple does not have very budget friendly pricing. A few years back I got a Razer pro laptop for 3D and VR work that turned out to be a big disappointment. They had a high price, promised big, but delivered very poorly made hardware.
In terms of resources Blender will be the most demanding, so I would use that as your target spec.
Here are some laptop recommendation lists for Blender. They are a good starting point for research. I'm always a bit dubious about product lists unless I know the site, as often they are thrown together to get affiliate sales, but they can help see what's out there.
https://laptopsgeek.com/best-laptop-for-blender/
https://tekadvisor.ca/laptops/which/run/blender-3d
https://tekadvisor.ca/laptops/which/at-least/run/blender-3d
Here's a list of supported GPUs (video cards) for Blender, which may help in the search
https://code.blender.org/2019/04/supported-gpus-in-blender-2-80/
Also, I'm not sure if you are familiar with Andrew Price (aka Blender Guru https://www.youtube.com/user/AndrewPPrice ) but he has this twitter post that may help a bit. And if you are interested in blender I highly recommend his YouTube content.
https://twitter.com/andrewpprice/status/1038551826876887040?lang=en
Hope that helps!
/Chris
Re: What would you like to learn from the Stan Winston School?
I would love to learn how to make monster gloves, I watched the web course from Alec Gillis but he does not explain the whole process.
Re: where to purchase Curling hair irons
This partially depends on which type of iron you are looking for. Most makeup and beauty supply shops will have a good variety in stock. Otherwise online sites like Amazon or eBay are a good option.
The electric irons are easier to find, and often less expensive. The version where you need the ceramic heater and the individual irons can be a bit more expensive, but I know many professionals prefer them.
Here is one example set: https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Hot-Heater-Stove-Combo/dp/B003BNGW5U/ref=sr_1_10
I can't speak to the brand or the price though. I would do a bit of research and read a lot of reviews so you understand what the market is like for the type of iron you are looking for and make the right choice for you and your needs.
Best of luck!
/Chris
The electric irons are easier to find, and often less expensive. The version where you need the ceramic heater and the individual irons can be a bit more expensive, but I know many professionals prefer them.
Here is one example set: https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Hot-Heater-Stove-Combo/dp/B003BNGW5U/ref=sr_1_10
I can't speak to the brand or the price though. I would do a bit of research and read a lot of reviews so you understand what the market is like for the type of iron you are looking for and make the right choice for you and your needs.
Best of luck!
/Chris
Démon Des Marais (Swamp Demon)
Suddenly a gut wrenching howl breaks the silence. Then the stench hits you like a brick wall. Decay filling the space around you. You’re met with two empty eye sockets, oozing with blood. Two antlers sit just under the creature’s ears. Long pointed fingers glisten in the dark as the Démon Des Marais slowly notices you’re existence. Run...Completely made by hand. I sculpted a wolf skull from air dry clay then made a latex prosthetic for the face. The ears, horns, and nails were also sculpted into a clay mold before creating the pieces and sewing a head piece. Painted with a mix of air brush and body paint. Fur is slipping of his decaying body in patches. Fur pants also hand sewn.
Frankenstein's MONSTER
The Monster of disproportionate lengths is here! Years of seclusion have left him lonely and in search of somebody like him. But will he find his Bride? The Monster still demands a mate!
I sculpted my interpretation of Frankenstein's Monster out of Castiline wax, wire, metal (bolts), twine, and included tiny pieces of fabric for his patches. The behemoth looms 14" tall. Please check out my other posts.Thanks for viewing. -David Assel
I sculpted my interpretation of Frankenstein's Monster out of Castiline wax, wire, metal (bolts), twine, and included tiny pieces of fabric for his patches. The behemoth looms 14" tall. Please check out my other posts.Thanks for viewing. -David Assel
Samara Morgan Sadako - The Ring - Diorama
1:6 scale Dimentions 12''x 7,8'' base - h 6'' She is Handmade sculpt static horror artdoll - Samara.
Totally handmade in polimery clay and other materials, by me. Made with metal armor. Mix of polymeric clays. Painted with Genesis oil colors. Wooden base painted.
Handmade details. Black Bamboo fiber hair. Eyes are made by me inserted. Every detail is handmade by me. The clothing is fixed and handmade by me.
Totally handmade in polimery clay and other materials, by me. Made with metal armor. Mix of polymeric clays. Painted with Genesis oil colors. Wooden base painted.
Handmade details. Black Bamboo fiber hair. Eyes are made by me inserted. Every detail is handmade by me. The clothing is fixed and handmade by me.
BEHEMOT - '' The Mist ''. 2008 di Stephen King - Frank Darabont. H.P.Lovecraft Inspired monster.
Hi! he is behemoth.
Dimensions: 10 '' (25.5 cm) Materials: Polymerclay Cosclay + Apoxie Sculpt + resin.
Painted with pastels and Genesis oil paint. (+ A toy car stolen from my children's room😂)
Painted with pastels and Genesis oil paint. (+ A toy car stolen from my children's room😂) Re: Would this work with rubber glass?
Hey Maximilian :-)
Sometimes, its a "buy and try".
I wish good luck :-)
Greets
Kai
Sometimes, its a "buy and try".
I wish good luck :-)
Greets
Kai
Re: Which plaster is best for casting as many latex masks as possible?
For casting latex I always suggest Hdrocal. Ultracal works too (and is slightly stronger) but Hydrocal is designed to help wick away moisture from your casting medium, which helps latex develop a skin faster.
/Chris
/Chris
Re: Presentation Garance Cordier
Showing a wide variety of mediums (zbrush, sketch, sculpting, etc.) is always good if you have each of those skills honed to a professional level.
I would say one of the most important things in a portfolio is that it represents you and your own creative skills while also showing your range. Often a way to show this is not by having the same characters and creatures as everyone else's portfolio, but including some of your own designs to show your own style and interpretation. Try and make sure that each piece you put in your portfolio tells a unique story about you that is not told by any of the other pieces. The individual looking at your portfolio may not have a lot of time to examine every piece, so you need to make sure each piece really shows them something the previous one did not. In the past when I've had to review large stacks of portfolios I often don't spend more than a minute quickly scanning each one to determine if that person is someone I want to meet with in person or to learn more and review their work more closely.
This is also why artists will often have multiple portfolios tailored to the position/company they are applying for, or for which stage in the interview process they are in. For example, if you are meeting with someone in person you can have a larger version of your portfolio that shows more pieces, so as discussion happens you can pull up relevant examples. You would still want your top picks at the front, as there may be people in the room that have not yet seen your work in an earlier interview stage, but having more examples of your work towards the back of your portfolio can be helpful.
Quality over quantity is really important.
/Chris
I would say one of the most important things in a portfolio is that it represents you and your own creative skills while also showing your range. Often a way to show this is not by having the same characters and creatures as everyone else's portfolio, but including some of your own designs to show your own style and interpretation. Try and make sure that each piece you put in your portfolio tells a unique story about you that is not told by any of the other pieces. The individual looking at your portfolio may not have a lot of time to examine every piece, so you need to make sure each piece really shows them something the previous one did not. In the past when I've had to review large stacks of portfolios I often don't spend more than a minute quickly scanning each one to determine if that person is someone I want to meet with in person or to learn more and review their work more closely.
This is also why artists will often have multiple portfolios tailored to the position/company they are applying for, or for which stage in the interview process they are in. For example, if you are meeting with someone in person you can have a larger version of your portfolio that shows more pieces, so as discussion happens you can pull up relevant examples. You would still want your top picks at the front, as there may be people in the room that have not yet seen your work in an earlier interview stage, but having more examples of your work towards the back of your portfolio can be helpful.
Quality over quantity is really important.
/Chris