Paula Sanders Report - List of Articles
Dec 15, 2006 at 12:00 am by
Store Staff
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Arrival at SIGGRAPH
Be sure to keep checking the Front Page, as the Paula Sanders
Report comes live from SIGGRAPH this week!
- A Question of
Purity
This week, Paula brings up a most controversial topic: the question
of postwork!
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Siggraph Summation from Boston
SIGGRAPH 2006 Summary
- Advanced
Photoshop CS2 Trickery & FX
Paula Sanders reviews Stephen Burns newest book Advanced Photoshop
CS2 Trickery & FX which is a follow-up to his earlier book
Photoshop CS Trickery & FX. Photoshop users will be interested in
finding out if the book is indeed a treat, or mere trickery!
- Paula Sanders
Report - Gnomon Workshop's Introduction to ZBrush
Renderosity is very excited to bring you a series of reviews on
Gnomon Workshop's classrooms on DVDs. To start out the series,
Paula Sanders reviews Introduction to ZBrush, Tools and Workflow by
Renderosity artist Meats Meier.
- Renderosity
Reflects on SIGGRAPH 2006
A look at the Industry News and what happened at SIGGRAPH 2006,
with Renderosity's Team Coverage of the event and pictures of all
the fun. See Rudy Sarzo and Robbie Robfogel at the Renderosity
Booth and find out who was photographed in their RenderWear!
- Paula Sanders
Report Wacom's 6D Art Pen - Part II
Recently The Paula Sander's Report reviewed Wacom's 6D Art pen with
Corel Painter IX. Paula continues her review of Wacom's 6D Art pen,
and the amazing Intuos3 digitizing tablet with Adobe Illustrator
and Photoshop CS2.
- Paula Sanders
Report - Wacom 6D Art Pen with Corel Painter IX
The Paula Sanders Report: Reviews the Wacom 6D Art Pen with Corel
Painter IX. Wacom has created a new pen for the Intuos3 Digitizing
Tablet called the 6D Art Pen. Paula explains how Wacom and Corel
have, once again, joined together to increase the almost limitless
boundaries of Painter IX ...
- Paula Sanders
Report - Gnomon Workshop's Adobe Photoshop for Digital
Production
Once more Paula Sanders reviews another of Gnomon Workshop's
classrooms on DVDs. This week Paula reviews Adobe Photoshop for
Digital Production, Essential Techniques for Film, Broadcast and
Games - Instructor: Dave Pasciuto
- Terrains Like
No Other
Recently, my husband and I went on a trip to the north west part of
Nebraska and the south west part of South Dakota. While I have
taken trips before into the mountians of Colorado and New Mexico,
as with my other recent trips, it was with a different
perspective.
- How Do You
Develop Your Ideas?
Paula asks ... as you create your artwork ... How do you develop
your ideas? Some artists start with a form on their canvas,
drawing board, or screen, and develop the image and its related
parts as they progress. Others start with a concept and try to
develop it. Join in the fun with this interactive article!
- Paula Sanders
Report - Path Styler Pro
Paula reviews the Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator plugin Path Styler
Pro by Shinycore. This exciting new plug-in produces extremely
sharp bevels that allows the user to instantly create high-quality
graphics for a variety of illustrations, and computer graphics.
- Paula Sanders
Report - Spiral Graphics' Genetica 2Pro
Paula Sanders takes you on a tour of Genetica 2 Pro, Spiral
Graphics latest seamless texture editor. If you are new to
texturing, or if you have been texturing for years, Genetica 2 Pro
offers exciting new features for all levels of 3D artists.
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
The Art of Looking
"If someone had asked me about rock formations, the trees among the
rocks, the basic color of the rocks, and the color and texture of
the water in the canyons, I would have given a quick and definitive
answer. I would have also been at least ninety-five percent
wrong."
- Paula Sanders
Report : Alien Skin - Eye Candy 5 Impact
There is nothing more addicting for an artist than the taste of Eye
Candy, and Paula explores one of the three newest versions of Alien
Skins incredible plugin. If you have a sweet tooth for fun and
creativity, you will want to get your fill of Alien Skins Eye
Candy 5 Impact.
- Paula Sanders
Report - greenworks' XfrogPlants - USA Southwest, v2
Rounding-up her greenworks' series of Xfrog software, Paula hops
into another review, this time exploring XfrogPlants - USA
Southwest, v2 ... one of the many Xfrog collections of Plant
Libraries. So jump into the fun with Paula, as she avoids getting
her Wacom Tablet stuck on a Prickly Pear.
- The Paula
Sanders Report: Using Multi-Pass Rendering in Photoshop
This week, join Paula as she shows how it is sometimes better to
take the long route for more controlled end results. This tutorial
is applicable to any 3D program that can create an image file and a
multi-pass file upon rendering.
- A Review of
Wacom's Intuos3 Tablet
Continuing from her review of Corel's Painter IX, Paula gives us a
look at the Intuos3 tablet that can be purchased as a bundled item
with Painter IX.
- The Paula
Sanders Report: Review of Maxon's HAIR module
"It is a day to celebrate for owners of Cinema 4D R9.5 who want to
create hair, fur, feathers, and even blades of grass." Join Paula
this week as she shows how this new Cinema 4D module can have you
creating HAIR with ease!
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Virtual Fashion for Poser
Imagine! Now you can create your own fashions for James, Jessi,
Miki, and Terai Yuki. It is easy and fun with Virtual Fashion Basic
for Poser. Create many different styles of garments, including
shoes, in this program and then import them into Poser 6.
- Is This an
Optical Illusion?
"I am not really sure how to explain what happened, but I thought
the occurrence was interesting enough to warrant an article."Join
Paula this week, as she confronts a most puzzling problem, and let
us know if you've ever had an occurrence such as this.
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Easy Placement of Objects in Vue 5 Easel and other Vue 5 Products -
Part I
"Soon after e-on software's Vue 5 Easel came out, I wrote a series
of ten tutorials for beginners that would apply to Vue 5 Easel and
the other Vue 5 programs." Join Paula as she embarks on another
tutorial series. In this first tutorial, you will learn the use of
the Numerics tab. "It is very easy to place objects... if you
understand the axes and coordinates."
- Paula Sanders
Report - Gnomon Workshop's Head Sculpting and Texturing
Once more Paula Sanders reviews another of Gnomon Workshop's
classrooms on DVDs. This week Paula reviews Head Sculpting and
Texturing - ZBrush Techniques with Alex Alvarez, founder and
director of the Gnomon Workshop of Visual Effects.
- Digital
Portfolios
"We, as artists, have little control over how our work is submitted
to shows...Most galleries want slides of the image. These are not
always easy to get nor do they represent the piece as well as would
a digital file..."
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Using Vue 5 Easel...Easily [Part II]
Join Paula, as she continues with Part II: Creating Mountains!"This
is a very basic tutorial on creating mountains for a landscape and
moving them to the back of the scene. It is the second in the
series on using Vue 5 Easel easily."
- A Door To The
World
As a long time suffer from debilitating migraines, Paula knows
firsthand how hard it is to cope with daily routines, let alone let
get past severe pain to let the creative juices flow. Paula invites
the Renderosity community to share and reflect on the challenges
and rewards that a physical disability brings to an artist.
- Paranoia or
Piracy?
"Should you have to choose between Paranoia or Piracy?" Paula
explores the necessity to keep software license safe from those who
would pirate it, while still allowing the artist ease of loading
and running programs! Get in on the discussion ...
- Educating The
Public
"How do we explain what we do on the computer? This problem seems
to be relatively if not absolutely universal since different
readers have expressed how they handle it in reference to other
columns..."
- Sharpening
using Photoshop's Unsharp mask
Paula gives you an inside look into her secrets for sharpening
images using Photoshops Unsharp Mask. This step-by-step tutorial
is aimed at both the beginner and a refresher for the advanced
user. Paula shows you how to minimize the effect of degradation
when enlarging.
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Review of Alien Skin's Blow Up
"Blow Up is a Photoshop-compatible automation plug-in for enlarging
images. Alien Skin states that it enlarges without the stairstep,
halo, and fringe artifacts of bicubic interpolation. It works with
Photoshop CS or later and Elements 3 or later. It, also, supports
8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit images and RGB, CMYK, Lab, Grayscale, and
Duotone image modes."
- How Important
is Presentation ?
"Sometimes presentation is forgotten about in the creative process.
This was brought home to me during the past holiday season when I
went to a number of art show and sales..."
- Paula Sanders
Report - greenworks XfrogTunes
Continuing her exploration of greenworks' series of Xfrog software,
Paula reviews XfrogTune ... a companion product to Xfrog and/or for
any of the XfrogPlant Libraries in which there are trees or models
that consist of tree and leaf components. How does XfrogTune reduce
polygons? Read on ...
- Paula Sanders
Report - Review - Maxon BodyPaint 3D Release 2.5
Paula Sanders Report: This week Paula reviews Maxon's amazing
Bodypaint 3D Release 2.5. Check out the new features in this
release, with UV tools that could increase your workflow. product
review by Paula Sanders - Sr. Staff Writer
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Review of GeoControl
Join Paula as she reviews this outstanding stand-alone terrain
creation program, created by Johannes Rosenberg. Get a closer look
at how you can use it for full, precise control over any terrain
project!
- Printing Isn't
An Island - Part 3 How Permanent Is Permanent?
- The Grass is
Always Greener with Vue Color
Paula Sanders makes yard work fun, as she shares her tips and
tricks on creating that perfect shade of green [and of course you
can also use her techniques for other items within your digital
world]. Vue, the Lawn Doctors cure for your ailing [and alien]
turf!
- SIGGRAPH and
Beyond
"The exhibits, art in the galleries, technologies of SIGGRAPH 2006,
etc. didn't point in any directions that were surprising. What was
surprising to me was the degree of the emphasis in the given
directions."
- Bio: Richard
Rick Schrand
"Renderosity: The Best of Digital Art", Panel Member
- The Paula
Sanders Report: Using Deep Paint 3D for Creating a Picture
This week, join Paula as she delves deep into Deep Paint 3D: "I
loved Right Hemisphere's Deep Paint and was sorry to see it go off
the market even though a free version was available. However, Deep
Paint 3D, which is used to paint and texture 2D and 3D models, can
also be used to create the same type of art work as did Deep
Paint."
- The Paula
Sanders Report:
Working with Poser 5 or 6 and Dynamic Hair in Vue 5
Infinite
"In this tutorial, I am not trying to duplicate the look of Poser
hair; what I am, hopefully, demonstrating is that Dynamic hair can
look good in Vue 5 Infinite. I treat Dynamic hair as I do any other
material on an object or a terrain in Vue 5. I use all the tools
available to me to make it look the way I envision it."
- Paula Sanders
Report - LizardTech
Have you ever created an image for the web, and later tried to
re-create that same image as a print only to be frustrated and
disappointed with the end result? If so, Paulas lizardTechs
Genuine Fractals 4 PrintPro review has the solution to your image
enlargement dilemmas.
- Paula Sanders
Report - Creating a Mustache in Poser 5/6
Do you have Poser 5 or 6? Have you ever wanted to create a perfect
mustache for James [or any of your male Poser figures]? Well, want
no more ... this week Paula brings an easy to follow, detailed,
step by step tutorial that would make a barber weep for joy!
- Paula Sanders
Report - Corel Painter 8
Paula Sanders returns with her in-depth review of Corel Painter 8.
The program had simplified its interface and made the program more
compatible to Photoshop. Learn what's new and improved ...
- From a
Photograph to a Painting using Painter IX.5
If you read my review on Corel Painter IX.5 Update, you will
remember about the new additions to Painter IX of a series of
palettes for Underpainting an image, Auto-Painting the image, and
Restoring details to the image. This tutorial will lead you through
the steps on how to do it.
- **HOLD-Copyright**
Advanced Photoshop CS2 Trickery & FX
Paula Sanders reviews Stephen Burns newest book Advanced Photoshop
CS2 Trickery & FX which is a follow-up to his earlier book
Photoshop CS Trickery & FX. Photoshop users will be interested in
finding out if the book is indeed a treat, or mere trickery!
- Paula Sanders
Report - e frontier's Poser 6
The long awaited Poser 6 has arrived, and The Paula Sanders Report
is here to fill you in on what's new and why you should, or should
not, upgrade. Paula takes you on a tour of all of Poser 6's rooms
touching on the new featurs and their functions.
- XfrogPlants
Billboards Review
Join Paula this week, as she reviews a new series of items from
greenworks, called XfrogPlants Billboards."What are billboards? For
those who have not used billboards before, think of alpha planes in
Poser that do not require any work."Save 20% on Xfrog Plants
Billboards, now through August 22nd!
- Review of
Andromeda's RedEyePro Filter
"Andromeda's latest Photoshop compatible filter is part of the
Photographic Tools and Effects series. This filter is easy to use,
inexpensive, and removes the red eye from a picture in a
flash..."
- A New
Outlook
"Learning something new can be scary as well as exciting. I think
the initial investment plays a part. I do not only mean money but
time as well. I would imagine that most of the people reading
Renderosity's Front Page have been using computers for a while. A
program might be new or at a new level, but the whole concept is
not new."
- Coming To
Terms With Resolution!
This week Paula Sanders continues her series on color, as she
explains the terms of resolution as it pertains to printing. This
article will use scanners as input devices to illustrate different
types of resolution. Paula discusses raster images and resolution,
explaining how scanners take "electronic pictures."
- Review of
Corel Painter IX.5 Update
"Corel, with the Painter IX.5 update, has made some prominent
additions to Painter IX. "Innovative" would be a good word to
describe this update. This update is free to registered users of
Painter IX."
- Paula Sanders
Report - Vue 5 Infinite
Paula delved deeply into the amazing high-end 3D scenery solution
for illustrators, SFX studios, architects, and 3D Computer Graphics
professionals ... Vue 5 Infinite by e-on ... and produced a
two-part in-depth article that surpasses a mere review, including a
few Vue tips and tricks along the way.
- Furs,
Feathers, and Fabrics [interview with author, Paula
Sanders]
We all know Paula Sanders from her outstanding work as
Renderositys prolific artist and writer. But did you know that she
is also a published non-fiction author? Dee-Marie interviews Paula
as she shares her publishing secrets of her current book-on-CD,
Fur, Feathers, and Fabrics, which was co-written with her husband
Don.
- Lighting in
Poser 6 - Part II and III
Paula continues her series of Poser 6 Lighting in this special
two-part tutorial. This weeks tutorials are Lighting A Figure
Evenly and Creating Dramatic Lighting. Both are a must read for
anyone wishing to improve their Poser lighting techniques!
- Using
XfrogPlants Billboards and More
"Recently I reviewed the new XfrogPlants Billboards by greenworks.
I found these billboards so useful when creating landscapes in
either 2-D or 3-D programs that I decided to write a tutorial on
some of the methods of using them."Save 20% on Xfrog Plants
Billboards, now through August 22nd!
- Download
Times - Quality vs Speed
"Whether you are e-mailing a picture to a friend; posting art work
to an online gallery; or writing an online tutorial, it is critical
to form a balance between the quality of the image and how long it
will take that image to download."
- Computer
Corruption and how to Avoid it...or Whose Responsibility is it
Anyway?
This week Paula addresses a very real issue for anyone who has been
faced with the sometimes adverse effects of software installation.
Has this happened to you? What is your opinion? And..."whose
responsibility is it anyway?"
- The Paula
Sanders Report: Greenbriar Studio's CR2 Loader and Morph Tools for
Cinema 4D 9
This week, Paula shows her findings while working with the CR2
Loader, Morph Tools, and Conformer Software for Cinema 4D 9. Read
on to find out more on loading Poser figures into Cinema 4D,
through this well-illustrated presentation.
- Lighting in
Poser 6 - Part I
As a special treat to the Poser community, this week Paula takes
the frustration out of Poser lighting, with the first of her Poser
6 lighting tutorial series. This week Paula demystifies Poser
lighting as it relates to Image Based Lighting [IBL].
- Paula Sanders
Report - ZBrush 2
Paula Sanders' explores Pixologic's ZBrush 2. If you have ever
longed to work with ZBrush, but felt it was too complicated to
tackle, Paula gives tips and tricks on how to feel immediately
comfortable with this combination; modeling, texturing, and
painting program.
- The Paula
Sanders Report - Xfrog 3.5
Paula is back this week to review Xfrog 3.5. This outstanding 3D
graphic program is used for the modeling and animation of organic
natural materials, such as: trees, shrubs, flowers, as well as
creating unusual abstract models. Dont wait to jump into the
Xfrog review!
- Working with
Poser 6 Dynamic Hair [Part I]
Join Paula, as she starts an exciting new tutorial series on
working with Dynamic Hair in Poser 6!This week, she presents: Part
I - Modifying the Skullcap.
- onOne
Software - Genuine Fractals Print Pro 4.1 and pxl
SmartScale
Paula reviews two programs from onOne Software Genuine Fractals
Print Pro 4.1 and pxl SmartScale 1.0. Both programs are Photoshop
only plug-ins and are supported by Photoshop CS and CS2. Read on as
Paula explores the advantages of using these programs to refine and
enhance image enlargements.
- Printing Isn't
an Island - Part 2 The Ins and Outs of Resolution
- Right
Hemisphere's Deep Paint 2
Paula goes in-depth in her review for Deep Paint 2. Find out what
she thought about it and leave a comment at the end...
- Working with
Poser 6 Dynamic Hair [Part II]
Join Paula, as she continues her tutorial series on working with
Dynamic Hair in Poser 6! This week, she presents: Part II -
Creating Basic Hair.
- Working with
Poser 6 Dynamic Hair [Part III]
Join Paula, as she continues her tutorial series on working with
Dynamic Hair in Poser 6! This week, she presents: Part III -
Styling Basic Hair. Learn how to create straight and curly styles,
and just what to do to avoid bald spots.
- Printing Isn't
An Island - Part 1 Color
- The 'Rosity
Comic Strip - 12-11-06
"All cartoonists please report to the headline creation area." -
anniemation
- The Paula
Sanders Report: Eovia's Carrara 5 Pro
"Carrara 5 Pro can be described as a solid, 3D, mid-level package
that offers a variety of specific avenues in the field of 3D that
one can pursue." Read on to find out why, as Paula gives us an
in-depth review of this excellent 3D software package!
- RGB and CMYK
Monitor Calibration!
If calibrating your monitor to a specific application is driving
you crazy you are not alone. Stop pulling out your hair ... help
is on the way! Paula Sanders, once again, comes to our rescue, with
her insightful and practical tips and tricks for easy monitor
calibration.
- Paula Sanders
Report - Vue 5 Infinite - Part 2
Part Two - Paula delved deeply into the amazing high-end 3D scenery
solution for illustrators, SFX studios, architects, and 3D Computer
Graphics professionals ... Vue 5 Infinite by e-on ... and produced
a two-part in-depth article that surpasses a mere review, including
a few Vue tips and tricks along the way.
- An Interview
with Richard Schrand
"I met Richard Schrand at Siggraph first at the e-on software booth
and, then, through Syyd Raven. . ."
- Vue 5 Easel
by e-on software
Paula reviews Vue 5 Easel by e-on software. This entry-level
program to the Vue 5 lineup, gives the novice graphic artist an
inexpensive software option to explore the world of 3D art! The
amount you experiment with this program is up to you.
- Taking
Photographs To Use To Create Specific Types Of Images
Paula discusses her techniques for getting the most out of taking
photographs for use in her work.
- Corel's
Painter IX, Reviewed
Corel's new Painter IX, released a few months ago, contains more
cosmetic upgrades. Read the review to get the latest information on
what's happening with the latest version of this cutting-edge
software.
- The Newly
Enhance Renderosity Galleries are here!!
You are cordially invited to share in the commencement of our most
exciting adventure to date...the Superlative Galleries!
- Epson Stylus
Photo R2400 Printer
For the past ten years, Paula has produced beautiful prints of her
amazing artwork on a variety of Epson printers. Recently she
purchased an Epson Stylus Photo R2400. Read on to see if Paula's
love affair with Epson continues ...
- The Newly
Enhanced Renderosity Galleries are here!
You are cordially invited to share in the commencement of our most
exciting adventure to date...the New Galleries!
- Site Management
Changes
Welcome to Renderosity.com. This site is now under new management,
but we are pleased to report that many of the most experienced
Moderators are here.
- MonacoEZcolor
Bundle: Calibration Using Hardware And Software
Paulas previous article on monitor calibration dealt primarily
with color modes. This week Paula delves into other aspects of
calibration, as she reviews X-Rites MonacoEZcolor Bundle,
consisting of the MonacoEZcolor software package and the
MonacoOptixXR colorimeter.
- 3D Nature's
World Construction Set 6
3D Nature's World Constructions Set 6 [a Geographical Information
System (GIS) based landscape creation program] is based on a
spherical planet using longitude and latitude, and can be used to
create still work as well as animations. Paula reviews WCS 6 from
an artists viewpoint.
- In Memory of
DeanCarl - "Dean Shaffer"
Last week, Renderosity family member, and Bryce artist, DeanCarl
[Dean Shaffer] lost his long battle with lung cancer. For the past
five years, Dean has been a vital part of the Renderosity family,
and especially of the Bryce community. Please join with us in
saying our last goodbyes to this amazing artist and good
friend.
- Rewards being
offered!
It's not just a rumour anymore. There have been confirmed sightings
of a large beast running around the RIM site! The merchants have
gathered and are now offering rewards to find it...
- Maxon's
CINEMA 4D R9.5 XL Bundle
Paula Sanders reports on Maxons new CINEMA 4D R9.5 XL Bundle. As
always, Paula explores the major new additions, as well as
reviewing the minor ones that increase CINEMA 4Ds workflow and
functionality. Just in time for the holiday giving season, or if
you are considering giving yourself the gift of an upgrade.
- Animation
Alley - Real-Time Spray-Paint Simulation In Maya
Our Animation Alley guru, nemirc [Sergio Rosa], takes you on a
fascinating journey through a Real-Time Spray-Paint Simulation in
Maya. Join nemirc as he discovers the hidden secrets to the Visual
Special Effects (VFX) within the Tom Cruise movie The Minority
Report.
- To the RIM and
Back
The fourth and final issue of the Renderosity Interactive Magazine
is now available. It's been an incredible adventure that brings us
full circle. You won't want to miss the farewell edition that
includes interviews with Anne McCaffrey, Joe Jusko, Fantasy
Photographer Joseph Corsentino and Scott Kurtz the creator of PvP.
Find out what comes next...
- Printing on
Various Substrates
"I had been trying for a long time to combine media - basically
acrylics with digital printing on various hued papers. However, I
had reached a stumbling block because I could never find the right
substrate to act as a ink receiver..."
- Larry
Weinberg Celebrates 10 Years Of Poser
Join with us in celebrating Posers 10th anniversary, as our guest
columnist Daryl Wise, interviews Larry Weinberg the man who
harnessed the power of 3D Figures with the creation of Poser 6.
Every Renderosity artist knows of Poser, now get to know the man
behind the program Posers creator ...
- Review Maxon's
Cinema 4D XL R8
Paula presents her incredibly in-depth review of Cinema 4D XL R8:
"Ever since I saw the demonstration of Cinema 4D XL R8 at Siggraph
2002 this summer, I wanted to review it. I was very impressed with
not only the new features but the simplification of many of the
procedures, especially the look of the Attribute Manager."
- Darkling
Simulations DarkTree 2.5
Guest columnist Alexander Polsky [crocodilian], reviews Darkling
Simulations' DarkTree 2.5; which is a node-based procedural texture
editing, rendering and management application. DarkTree 2.5 offers
a great interface, portability across applications, with some
clever innovations, making it a powerful way to save and reuse
textures.
- SOFTIMAGE
Announces FREE Version of SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.3.0
SOFTIMAGE|XSI EXP now has a free version available for download!
Check out the details.
- DAZ
Studio
DAZ Productions, the preeminent producer of 3d content for Poser,
announces the release of DAZ Studio...
- Create
Breathtaking 3D With Maya 8
"Autodesk finished the acquisition of Alias in January 2006. Since
then, there had been questioning on whether or not Autodesk would
continue developing Maya. This SIGGRAPH, Autodesk answered that
question by unveiling Maya 8 3D software. Maya 8 comes packed with
some nice new features, and a special gift for 64 bit PC
users."
- The Traug
Project
An illustrated book-in-the-making, inspired by the poem, The Shield
of Erebus by peejay. This project showcases how a collaboration of
artists can make a difference when they gather together for a noble
cause.