[coal]

the spheron compares bad against the panoscan camera..... its resolution is lower, it works slower and is much more expensive....... although i must confess that since panoscan is a relative small company it might take 1or2 days before their helpdesk gets back at ya.

[Bob Mc]

Hi Everyone

This is a timely topic for me as I want to learn 3d graphics.

My main interest stems from an image I came across in "The Digital Canvas" by Jonathan Raimes. The image was of several colored wisps of smoke that wound around and intersected with each other. The artist was Reinhard Claus and 2 of his images can be found at the site indicated below.

http://www.claus-figuren.de/index.php?page=all

You'll have to scroll down within the 10 or so pages and look for a posting on Feb 5 2004.

He used Softimage XSI and tools called volumetric shaders (I think)

I went looking for open source 3d software which is free and is maintained by a group of developers who willingly and graciously share their efforts. Seems that there are a couple and I downloaded Blender. You can do a search on "open source" +"3d graphics software" and find the home sites and quite a few tutorials - but not any that fit my interest

I'm sort of at a loss as to how to even get started - even the terminology is quite different. I suppose brute force is an option?!

Steve - or anyone - if you could share some insight as to an approach - I'd greatly appreciate any info or suggestions

Regards

Bob Mc (Vallejo Ca)

[stevebarrett]

Hi Coal,

I would appreciate more details on your real world experience using the panoscan. Is it easy to set up? How long does it take to capture data? What type of map does it produce? Can you rent one?

Thanks,

Steve

Originally Posted by coal

the spheron compares bad against the panoscan camera..... its resolution is lower, it works slower and is much more expensive....... although i must confess that since panoscan is a relative small company it might take 1or2 days before their helpdesk gets back at ya.

[creeduk]

I use 3d Studio Max for my 3D render work, I have used SoftImage and Maya but have done way more Max work. I also use various CAD output which will be post processed in Photoshop and then either finished there or continued into After Effects and or Premiere.

[pixel_monkey]

I have a huge passion in 3D. In fact, I made the transition from 3D to retouching. Why? Well, I need to eat and it's much easier for me to find work with a retouching firm than with some special effects studio in Hollywood. Although I've always love 3D modeling and animation, but lately I've developed this strong interest in creating digital stills that incorporate both real life and CG elements. Sadly, the company I'm currently working for offers nothing close to that. Here are some of my 3D modeling and animated stills that I made with Maya.

Ban

Originally Posted by stevebarrett

Hi,

Does anyone use 3D programs to help them with creative or production retouching? I have been doing this for quite a few years and wondered if anyone else has made the attempt to learn and integrate 3D into their retouching workflow.

3D programs are becoming better at rendering high quality images in a reasonable amount of time. Of course it is hard to get the beautiful gradations of photographs without major post work.

It would be nice to see members post their 3D retouching. Composites, typography, painterly or pure 3D would be cool to see. I see a new creative paradigm shift that is happening in the retouching industry.

I work as a creative retoucher for Schawk, San Francisco. You can see my work in the gallery, to get an idea of what I am on about. The Saturn and HP ad are examples.


Thanks,

Steve