Book: Creating 3d effects for film

This book educates readers on the same art, techniques, technology, and approaches used to create digital effects such as water, smoke, fire, crumbling buildings, and virtual sets in big-budget Hollywood films. The author's credit list includes some of the biggest effects films in recent history: "The Fifth Element," "Titanic," and "Armageddon." The book discusses fundamentals and techniques for creating visual effects without regard to a particular software package, which should increase readership by including users of all digital effects programs. A practical application takes the reader through a real-world set of effects shots, just like at a Hollywood effects studio. To round out the learning experience, the Companion Web site provides readers with a wealth of examples.

Cheer Up

I've always preferred the happy-sounding Cheer to the oceanic sound of Tide or the kittenesque Snowy. And now, with this new lower-case logo with the Kabel-derived extended "h," Cheer appears to have broken the conventions of the detergent-dress ghetto. What's more, the introduction of a new trade character (bottom), the Cockney-accented Rose Spires, the Cheer Laundress--whose motto is "I fight for the brights"--is a new oratorical persona on the commercial stage. Here's Rose on the subject of dingy: "Dingy is the opposite of clean, love. It's dull, grayish, faded, grimy, grubby, mucky, and just dreadfully dirty." And here is what she does on her day off: "I fancy you'd find me drinking pints with my mates at the local pub or walking my corgi, Spencer." Thank you Cheer for brightening me day.

Book: Color Design Workbook

Designers know that color is an extremely vital part of any design project and not a subject to be taken lightly. For better or for worse, it affects moods and elicits reactions.

Color Design Workbook invites readers to explore color through the language of professionals. As part of the Workbook series, this book aims to present readers with the fundamentals of graphic design. It supplies tips regarding how to talk to clients about color and using color in presentations.

Background information on color such as certain cultural meanings is also included. Color Design Workbook breaks down color theory into straightforward terms, eliminating unintelligible jargon and showcases the work of top designers and the brilliant and inspiring use of color in their design work.

Book: Motion Graphic Design

This stunning new book, which is packed with a wide variety of examples from network station idents, movie graphics design and much more.

Packed with many colour photos. Wide variety of examples. Concise, accurate and insightful teatment. Not dated.

A color-packed survey of graphic and communication design principles and techniques

An exploration of how leading designers formulate ideas, solve problems, and achieve artistic expression.

A companion DVD showcasing the state-of-the-art motion graphics that challenge and inspire.

Book : Package Design Workbook

" There are many packaging books on the shelves today. Most are good at providing examples of good packaging. The Packaging Design Workbook does this, but takes the idea further by providing clear, insightful and easy to understand information on packaging theory, process and criteria. Steven DuPuis and John Silva have done a remarkable job of divulging information that would typically be considered trade secrets, making this book a true workbook. " Sean Adams, AdamsMorioka

Book: Really Good Logos Explained

As the title goes. It explained what makes a good logo. All logos featured are discussed.

In the beginning, in about the 4 authors. There's the bold/Risky logo that work.

Sleek and Subtle logos. Retail-Oriented and logos for everyday companies. There also a bonus chapter on the not so good logo- explained of course.

And the author favorites. It a truely different logo book.

3D illustration

3D illustration has become part of the mainstream artist's array of tools.

Maya uses a node-based graph system that reoresents each objects, shader and modifier. Supports NURBS, polygons and subdivision modelling systems. Renderer is fast.

3D max uses a modifiie stack. Like a history set of a more flexible photoshop. A vomprehensive toolset that have fur, hair and cloth modelling.

Cinema 4D emphasis on ease of use and accessibility. Render engin is build for speed.

Illustrators success tips

Set self-generated projects
Personal artwork is a great way to keep your creative juices flowing. It helps extending your porfolio and experiment new ideas.


Diversify
There are many markets for your work. Search for new areans you can exploit



Network
Meet fellow artist and new clients. A good way yo building reputation and have fun too.

Strategies for securing funding for creative projects

Have a clear plan
Align your goals
Focus on problem-solving
Make effective use of your networks
Put together and use a strong board of advisors
Secure early customers
Understand your market
Know your rivals
Define a clear exit route
Be honest about your strengths and weaknesses

Design Diplomas & Degree Programmes In Singapore

Architecture
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Architecture at the School of the Built Environment
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (Hons) at the School of Design and Environment, Department of Architecture
Master of Architecture at the School of Design and Environment, Department of Architecture

Fashion Design
LASALLE-SIA
Master of Arts Design (specialising in Fashion)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Design
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Apparel Design and Merchandising at the School of Design
Communications & Media

Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Creative Media Design at the School of Design
Diploma programme in Games Design & Development at the School of Design
LASALLE-SIA
Master of Arts Design (specialising in Visual Communcation)
Master of Arts Media Arts (Specialisations include Animation Art, Interactive Art and Video Art)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Advertising Design/Graphic Design/ Animation Art/ Interactive Art/ Video Art/ Film
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Diploma programme in Multimedia at the School of Visual Arts
Diploma programme in Visual Communication at the School of Visual Arts
Diploma graduates may further their studies with a one year Bachelor of Arts (Design) programme or a Bachelor of Arts (hons, Multimedia Design) (awarded by the University of Western Sydney, Australia) at the School of Visual Arts
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma programme in film, sound and video (includes computer graphics and animation) at the School of Film and Media Studies
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Digital Media Design at the School of Design
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Visual Communications (includes advertising, graphic design, photography and multimedia)· Diploma programme in Interactive Media at the School of Design
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor degree (Hons) programme in Communication Studies at the School of Communication and Information
Master degree programme in Mass Communication at the School of Communication and Information
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication at the School of Communication and Information
Industrial and Product Design
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Industrial Design at the School of Design
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Product & Industrial Design at the School of Design
National University of Singapore
Bachelor (hons) degree programme in Industrial Design at the School of Design and Environment, Dept of Architecture
Masters in Design Technology (awarded by NUS and Eindhoven Institute of Technology) at the Faculty of Engineering
Interior Design / Interior Architecture
LASALLE-SIA
Master of Arts Design (specialising in Interior Architecture)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Interior Design
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Diploma programme in Interior Design at the School of Visual Arts
Diploma graduates may further their studies with a one year Higher Diploma programme or a one-year Bachelor of Arts (hons, Interior Design) (awarded by the University of Huddersfield, UK) at the School of Visual Arts
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Interior Design at the School of Design
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma programme in interior architecture at the School of Design
Landscape Architecture
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Landscape Architecture at the School of the Built Environment
Urban Design
National University of Singapore
Masters degree programme in Urban Design at the School of Design and Environment, Dept of Architecture
Fashion Design
LASALLE-SIA
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Management
Communications & Media
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Bachelor graduates may pursue further studies with a one-year Master degree programme in Fashion Design ir Fashion Management (awarded by RMIT University) at the School of Design
Industrial and Product Design
LASALLE-SIA
Master of Arts Design (specialising in Product Innovation)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Product Design
Communications & Media
First International Design School
Diploma in Graphic Design
Diploma in Multimedia Design
BPI International
Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia Design)
First International Design School
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Singapore Institute of Management
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
Fashion Design
Raffles Design Institute
Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Design
Interior Design / Interior Architecture
Raffles Design Institute
Advanced Diploma in Interior Design
Communications & Media
Raffles Design Institute
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Visual Communication Design (Graphics)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Visual Communication Design (Multimedia)
Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design
Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
Dual Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design & Multimedia)
Specialist Diploma in Multimedia Design
Industrial and Product Design
Raffles Design Institute
Bachelor of Arts Design (Product Design)
Advanced Diploma in Product Design
Landscape Architecture

Raffles Design Institute
Bachelor of Arts, Interior Architecture
Fine Arts

Fashion Design
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Diploma in Fashion Design
Diploma in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
Fine Arts
LASALLE-SIA
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Sculpture
Jewellery Design
LASALLE-SIA
Master of Arts Design (specialising in Jewellery)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Jewellery
Performance Design
LASALLE-SIA
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Performance Design
Communications & Media
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Digital Imaging
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interactive Media
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design
Industrial and Product Design
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma programme in Experience Design (Interaction & Product) at the School of Design