Multimedia search comes of age
Internet search providers are reacting to users’ rising interest in finding video content on the Web. But there are some steep challenges to be overcome.
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Digital TV comes to the masses
Projecting 3D models onto real people gave a distinctive look-&-feel to Aardman Animation’s campaign for the BBC’s multichannel services.
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Specialmoves
In a break away from the one-stop-shop for Web design, Specialmoves is a dedicated interactive design agency specializing in high-end production for the Web.
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Modern is the new old
Wowed by the lastest digital technologies? Think again – what we consider new is actually heading for the techno scrapheap.
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Under the covers
Great covers burn themselves into your brain and sell magazines by the truckload. Here, some of the industry’s best people reveal what makes a magazine fly.
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City Paradise
Channel Four’s Animator in Residence scheme allows fresh talent Gaelle Denis to realize her curious, charming vision of a foreigner in London.
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Brand Designs
Creating a brand identity for a global company can be financially lucrative, but the commission will bring its own kind of design challenges.
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Practice safe surfing, use a firewall
The amount of malicious code on the Internet is staggering – experts say an unprotected PC will be under attack within 20 minutes of connecting. Here’s everything you need to know about firewalls – your saving grace.
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The Syndicate
When British Telecom wanted to get their 'networked-business' message across they turned to Californian VFX company The Syndicate. The 60-second ad took five months to make. We asked how they did it.
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Managing creative colour
Colour management needn’t be something best-left to others. Understanding how to create a colour-accurate workflow will benefit you, and your clients.
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Warhammer 40K: The Dawn of War
Take one of the leading games franchises, mix in a four-week deadline, add the talented team at Blur, stir, and serve up a sizzling CG sequence.
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DS Emotion
New Media agency DS.Emotion rode the wave of the dotcom boom and landed on its feet. Online gaming, entertainment and design for kids is its thing.
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DVD's dirty little secret
DVD may have finally vanquished video, but is it up to scratch?
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Browsing the browsers
Thinking of abandoning Internet Explorer? We take an in-depth look at the other browsers making waves.
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3ds max 7 - game design revolution?
The latest release of Discreet’s 3D tool offers new functionality which may well change the world of game design.
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More than Manga
Japanese design, like Japanese culture, can be bewildering to outsiders. But Japan’s design culture has influenced designers all over the world. Digit speaks to Western creatives who know that great Japanese design is more than just Godzilla in pink.
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Winning is everything
Creative awards are vital in a society that increasingly says that there are no losers and avoids events where there might be winners.
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Card Shark
Business cards are designed and printed by the million every day. Ignoring the print-it-yourself booths and card design Web sites, we went looking for the creative thinking that’s behind the cards you keep.
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All aboard the PCI Express bus
PCI Express offers dramatic performance improvements. Now the technology is maturing, Digit welcomes you on board.
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Covering Your Assets
For the modern creative company, keeping track of your digital files is essential for a smooth workflow. A digital asset management solution might just help you meet your deadlines.