Digital Art and Computer Graphics in Cyberspace
Cyberspace is a newly developed concept in today’s day and age where so much happens on the Internet. Thus, much digital art is produced using software, such as 2D and 3D graphics, modeling, rendering, photo and video editing software. In terms of programs to choose from, the choice is vast. While Abobe Creative Suite including Photoshop as well as Maya by Autodesk seem to be top of the line in terms of professionalism, they may take a very long time to get accustomed to. In fact, people have reported that creating a 3D character mesh by mesh may take months, which only adds to what is understandable in terms of copyright.
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| Artist’s selfie. Digital art, computer generated imagery (CGI). Image: Megan Jorgensen (Elena) |
Alternatively, there are other software one can use to create digital art and computer generated imagery (CGI). First, there are various both simplified and complex 2D and 3D animation programs, such as open source software such as GIMP, Stykz and Blender. Also, there are numerous drawing applications. Also, perhaps of most interest to the beginner cyber artist, there are platforms such as Poser and Daz Studio, allowing for the creation of beautiful 3D content in a user-friendly environment. Poser is a commercial application which comes complete with figures, meshes, clothing, hair, lights, scences and so on. What’s more, additional content may be purchased with corresponding licences from Content Paradise.
CGI (computer generated imagery) is becoming more and more popular in today’s day and age. Software companies, such as Adobe and Autodesk, have transformed the art world. While in times past, artistic renderings were performed using mostly pencil, oil paint, watercolors, pen, charcoal, graphite and other materials, modern era artists benefit from digital tools to translate their feelings into potential masterpieces. However, becoming a graphic designer takes as much preparation and educational commitment as most other professions.
Photography art certainly warrants a couple of sentences. Furthermore, today’s culture certainly includes a lot of photos. For example, the word selfie has entered the dictionary only recently. However, artistic photography is a little different than pictures taken with smartphones or regular cameras. Thus, professional cameras often have built-in functions and options, as well as better speed and resolution. Also, black and white photography is very popular among professional photographers, such as photographs of wildlife and worldwide travel. For instance, pictorial depictions of polar landscapes remain among some of the most impressive images a photo camera lens can capture.
Art history is one of the many majors modern universities offer. Filmography likewise presents an art form. Like most creative mediums, movies have evolved. The movie industry went from black and white silent scenery to computer enhanced (and even computer graphics hybrids) short films and full length features. Further, reality TV is a fairly new genre; many people enjoy shows about other people’s (usually famous personalities) lives, alongside the much watched crime shows and sitcoms. Other genres include romantic comedy, mystery, drama, horror, science-fiction and fantasy, among others.
Similarly, screenplay evolves from the ancient art form of theater. To illustrate, in Ancient Greece, actors would depict tragedies and comedies, which was thought to induce catharsis in spectators. Thus, once the audience experienced the feeling or emotion through the actor’s performance, they would ease some of their own tension related to similar situations. In sharp contrast, today’s scientists tend to argue that watching violence on television may induce aggressive behavior through behavioral modeling, particularly in children, but the conclusion remains debated in the literature.
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CGI (computer generated imagery) is becoming more and more popular in today’s day and age. Software companies, such as Adobe and Autodesk, have transformed the art world. While in times past, artistic renderings were performed using mostly pencil, oil paint, watercolors, pen, charcoal, graphite and other materials, modern era artists benefit from digital tools to translate their feelings into potential masterpieces. However, becoming a graphic designer takes as much preparation and educational commitment as most other professions.
Photography art certainly warrants a couple of sentences. Furthermore, today’s culture certainly includes a lot of photos. For example, the word selfie has entered the dictionary only recently. However, artistic photography is a little different than pictures taken with smartphones or regular cameras. Thus, professional cameras often have built-in functions and options, as well as better speed and resolution. Also, black and white photography is very popular among professional photographers, such as photographs of wildlife and worldwide travel. For instance, pictorial depictions of polar landscapes remain among some of the most impressive images a photo camera lens can capture.
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| Digital Art. Illustration by Elena |
Similarly, screenplay evolves from the ancient art form of theater. To illustrate, in Ancient Greece, actors would depict tragedies and comedies, which was thought to induce catharsis in spectators. Thus, once the audience experienced the feeling or emotion through the actor’s performance, they would ease some of their own tension related to similar situations. In sharp contrast, today’s scientists tend to argue that watching violence on television may induce aggressive behavior through behavioral modeling, particularly in children, but the conclusion remains debated in the literature.
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| Black Creek Pioneer Village. Art photo by Elena |
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