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?
Features
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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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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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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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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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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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Web accessibility check list
Digit presents ten quick tests to check your Web site for accessibility from Webcredible.
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Evolutions relives D-Day in 3D glory
Documentary D-Day: The Lost Evidence uses CGI, re-enactments and archive photos to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
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How real do you want your reality?
With a steady, almost religious drive towards photorealism in animation and CG work, aren’t we in danger of losing out on something vital – art and our interpretation of the world?
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A Stunning remix
Design agency Stunning makes a music player interface for CD:UK online.
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Printing your cash away
Printing costs are getting ever-higher, so cutting corners could save you a packet. Here's a guide to printing on a shoe string.
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Living dolls
Gamers demand realism, and with next generation consoles on the way, ragdoll physics technology is making lifelike human movement a reality.
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Throwback #1: Apple Macintosh
The Macintosh was the first affordable personal computer, and revolutionized the creative industry.
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Is everyone creative these days?
The digital doors of design and production have been thrown wide open with the tools of our trade now commonplace and accessible to all.
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Levis Girls online
Levi’s Europe kick-started the spring season with a fresh new look and new sections including a women’s section on its Lateral-designed site.
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Faking it in Photoshop
The age of the hyperimage is upon us. We can warp, fake, and distort the truth with a mouse click – but what is the real impact?
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Turf war: Is 2D animation dying?
With the success of 3D in the cinema thanks to Pixar, is Hollywood and the future of animation firmly set on the path to 3D? In short, are the days numbered for 2D cel-based animation?
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Digital SLR photography
For the serious photographer, the digital SLR is the ultimate piece of kit. Digit guides you through the ever-expanding market.
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Have I got fake news for you
With the world increasingly represented as digital data and images as pixels, the desire to rework our visual past and present has never been greater.