Animation at the University of Arkansas

UA3D Listserve

The purpose of UA3D is to share knowledge of various 3-D applications among a broad spectrum of users, with skill levels ranging from beginner to pro. Though the emphasis of this list is 3-D applications, discussion and questions related to 2-D graphics software is also fair game. The postings to this list are archived, so new members can review what's already been posted.

To join the listserve contact Snow L. Winters snowball@cast.uark.edu with "UA3D listserve request" in the subject line.

University of Arkansas Resource Center for Heritage Visualization

This web site contains a suite of resources intended to encourage the wide development of 3D visualizations and models that enrich the interpretive programs of the Nation's heritage, providing compelling and exciting presentations of scientific data for museums, interpretive centers and general public consumption. Wide use of 3D visualization and similar computer models are essential to engage new (particularly younger) segments of the population and increase understanding and interest in the nation's heritage. Use of digital heritage interpretation in the U.S. dramatically lags behind European efforts in this arena and a national resource center will provide critically needed impetus to growth.

http://www.cast.uark.edu/cast/nrchv/

Charles Csuri

Internationaly recognized as the father of computer animation.

"An Ohio State emeritus professor, Charles Csuri is internationally recognized as a pioneer in computer graphics and art. His research activity in computer animation and graphics has received international recognition and acclaim, including support from the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and the Navy. Cranston/Csuri Productions, which he co-founded, produced animation for all three major U.S. television networks and commercial clients. In 1995 Csuri was featured in the cover article for Smithsonian Magazine . His work has been exhibited at, among other venues, the Smithsonian Institution and the Institute for Contemporary Art in London. He is represented in a number of collections, including that of New York's Museum of Modern Art."

The Art of Leadership http://fisher.osu.edu/art/csuri/csuri.htm

http://www.csuri.com

http://www.siggraph.org/artdesign/profile/csuri/

http://wmc.ohio-state.edu/csuri/

Tutorials and Training:

Mesmer Animation Labs

Mesmer Animation Labs is a resource center for the Information Age. We're an authorized training center for game art, computer graphics, animation and special effects software from Softimage and Alias.
When companies, schools, government agencies and individuals need to learn the latest computer graphics software, they turn to Mesmer. With classroom instruction, on-site custom training, web based distance learning, DVDs, printed books and courseware, Mesmer has the right learning experience for everyone, all around the world, all the time.

http://www.mesmer.com/

3D Buzz Online resource for tutorials, training information, job postings and the lastest news about 3D.
http://www.3dbuzz.com/

Ed Harriss

Online resource for tutorials, job postings, pluggins and gallery for Softimage.

http://www.edharriss.com/

Animation Arena

This one is for all of you, Illustrators , Character Designer , Story Board Artists , Animators , Directors , Producers , Students and so on.

http://www.animationarena.com/

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ANIMATION

Technical approach to computer animation

http://www.cse.ohio-state.edu/~parent/book/Intr.html

Creating a 3D Earth complete with clouds, land and sea.

http://gw.marketingden.com/planets/earth.html

Free Textures:

Animax http://www.animax.it/

3D Cafe http://www.3dcafe.com/asp/textures.asp

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