Tuesday, April 26, 2011
WORD - 12 Basic Principles of Animation
Have you ever heard of the 12 Basic Principles of Animation? These are animation tips created by famous Disney animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. They put these principles together into a book called, The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation. This is one of the best animation books of all time to reference! The purpose of these principles was to make the illusion of characters adhering to the basic laws of physics, and also dealt with emotional timing and character appeal. Check out the 12 principles and read through The Illusion of Life!
Monday, April 25, 2011
WORD - Noise Levels
Did you know that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSHA) states that anything greater than 85 decibels for a period of over 8 hours is hazardous to your health?
Do you know what dB range is harmful to hearing? Do you know how loud common noises are? Check out the link below:
Check out this cool hearing simulator, too:
Friday, April 22, 2011
WORD - MP3 vs WAV
Do you know the difference between WAV and MP3 files? Did you know that MP3 files (one of the most popular audio formats) are highly compressed audio files? If you are looking for better quality from your audio files, make sure to use WAV files. You can read much more about the differences between these two types of audio files here:
Thursday, April 21, 2011
WORD - SendSpace.com
Do you ever have the need to send large files over the internet to someone, but the file size is too large to add as an attachment in an email? Did you know that there are sites out there that will allow you to send large files to individuals for free? There are sites like YouSendIt.com and SendSpace.com that will allow you to send files (up to 2 gigs) over the internet to anyone for free. Another option would be to upload the files to your own web server then share the link. If you don’t currently have a website yet (which you totally should), start using these other resources to send large files!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
WORD - SoundBible.com
Do you ever work on projects that require sound effects? Do you know that most of the sound files you find online are not Royalty Free (meaning they are not free to use)? You can find free sound effects and background music on many sites though. Check out SoundBible.com. It has a bunch of free sound effects that you can download and use in your projects. SoundBible.com is a great source for copyright free sounds. Start downloading today!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
WORD - Conferences
Do you participate actively in conferences and workshops related to your field? You should try to attend as many conferences as possible to network with individuals and learn more about the industry. Not sure about what conference to attend? Check THIS out! It’s an article with 80+ Upcoming Social Media & Tech Events.
Monday, April 18, 2011
WORD - WhatTheFont!
Have you ever wondered what type of font is being used in a design? Not exactly sure what a certain font is? There are websites out there that can help you identify what font is being used in an image or design. MyFonts.com offers a service called “What the Font!” You can submit an image to WhatTheFont to find the closest matches in their database. Use this handy tool to help you figure out what font you need to use in your projects.
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