Chapter 17

The Third Dimension

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As an artist who works digitally, when I hear the words 3d I think of software. Programs like Maya, SoftImage, and Cinema 4d come to my mind. I think of building objects in 3d space, adding light, texture, and rendering. The right software package can certainly assist in creating amazing works of 3d art; however, those who are accustomed to working in 2d may find the steep learning curve a little daunting. As someone who grew up drawing and painting, I have found that working in a 3d program is just never as intuitive as working on a flat canvas. For years I have been working with a variety of 3d programs, but I ...

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