Faster = slower in the end
The days of megahertz and gigahertz are nearly over, and working out who’s got the fastest computer will take a degree in mathematics.
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Make your mark
If you want prettier labels than a few hastily-scrawled words to keep your CD archives in order, check out one of these CD printing solutions.
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Shock tactics
Ad campaigns designed to shock are on the rise – and while they may make some viewers write angry letters of complaint, shock advertising can achieve some stunning results.
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Insight: Michael Freeman - Taking On the World
Michael Freeman is one of the world’s most respected photographers. A pioneer of visual-effects, he is an advocate of digital photography – and reckons that great photography comes down to one thing...Right time, right place.
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Eden FX - Hellboy
Digit feels the heat with a behind the scenes report on the visual effects for Hellboy.
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Animation nation
It’s official. The rule of 2D animation is over – and 3D output is the new king of cartoon roadrunners and comedy slapstick. So, what’s the future for animation in the UK and Europe?
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Design in 3D
After years of speculation, the 3D display might soon be upon us. Digit checked out the technological advances that could make it happen.
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Subservient chicken
CP&B’s streaming poultry antics serves up big demand for Burger King.
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Throwback #2: Iomega Zip
The Iomega Zip heralded the start of portable, rewritable mass storage – and the death toll for the floppy.
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DVDs up the pace
With blue-laser technology and double capacity DVD+Rs on the horizon, your DVD drive may soon be obsolete. Again.
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F.stop's CG/live action mix
Produced for the UK Film Council’s DV Shorts scheme, Hot Knife Digital Media blend CG with live-action in a tale of a mad scientist who invents a strange camera, and his robotic helper.
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watch whenever wherever
If the hype of a few years ago had come true, we’d all have chucked out the telly in favour of online video by now. Digit checked out when streaming video really will change our lives.
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Insight: Clement MokArchitect of the new design economy
Clement Mok reckons design is in decline – and the unstoppable world of business is forcing it to become a commodity. His message is simple... Adapt, or die.
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The 25 best album covers
It's caused anguish, joy, rage, and controversy at Digit Bungalow, but here are the titles we reckon are the greatest examples of album cover art ever.
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Gaming heaven
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is the major event of the year for the video games industry. Digit takes a look at the major developments at this year's show.
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Pumas shoe race
Remote Films brings Puma’s Speed Cat trainers to life for Grand Prix-style race.
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Design Classic #2: Lego
Lego is the ultimate toy – a design classic that effortlessly blends a simple form and function with the potential to realize the creative imagination of youngsters. In its 46-year history, the Lego brick has never been bettered.
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Textual healing for designers
Hands up if you spend as much time checking copy as you do sourcing fantastic photography, weighing paper stock, and ensuring colour consistency.
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Digital Actors Swing into Hollywood
Digit talks to the CG pioneers and effects makers about the march of the virtual actor.
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Timeline: Virtual Actors
Digit takes a look at the inexorable march of the digital actor through history.