The design meat factory
The UK design industry needs a new structure to compete.
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Sony's viral blast
How to get the message across about the switchover from analog to digital TV? Sony asked Kempt to develop an online game that was fun, addictive, and kept to their brand values. So it made a shoot-’em-up.
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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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Graphics for gamers guide
As games such as Doom 3 push PC hardware to its limits, gamers are looking to PCI Express cards to maximize performance. We investigated the best upgrade options.
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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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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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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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Dream world
Shelley Page went from freelance illustrator to Hollywood animation guru, working with every big name in the book. DreamWorks’ “talent manager” tells us how to make it big in animation.
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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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Top of the League
TWI bombarded Premiership stars with CG footballs to create a title sequence for one of the biggest brands in world sport.
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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.
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Sky aye, captain
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow was filmed entirely against blue-screen. LA-based companies Luma Pictures and CafeFX reveal the creative trickery that made it happen.