Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
3D.sk
http://www.3d.sk/
3D.sk is the de facto supplier of
high-resolution figure reference
photos. The images range from
male to female, young to old,
clothed and nude. There are ref-
erences for facial expressions,
body poses, and even suggested
poly-flow. If you're planning on
developing 3D characters, a
membership to this site should
be considered essential. For less
than $10 you can gain access to
nearly 10,000 high-res images. If
you've looked at the price of
stock photos or the labor
involved in hiring your own ref-
erence model, you'll quickly see
why 3D.sk is an invaluable
resource at an unparalleled price.
Figure B-10: 3D.sk web site.
HDRI 3D
http://www.hdri3d.com/
HDRI 3D
is definitely worth tak-
ing a look at. Each issue is filled
with an amazing number of
high-quality tutorials and articles
on subjects from texturing and
hair and fur shading to vehicular
modeling and building city-
scapes. It doesn't just touch on
the “tried-and-true” uses of
LightWave. The issues I've seen
have also explored some really
neat applications that I don't
imagine a lot of people have
thought of — yet!
Figure B-11: HDRI 3D magazine web site.
