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DVD's, George Lucas, Akira, Anime, Japanes Animation, Corel Painter IX, Adobe, Photoshop, New Releases, Just Released, Blockbuster, Samurai, Ninja, Naruto, Last Samurai, Japanese Culture, Best Sellers, Entertainment Magazines, Media, Computer Animation, Toys, Animation School, Media Arts, Visual Efffects, Special Effects, Disney, Disney Animation, Lord of the Rings, Weta, Star Wars, Sci Fi, Adventure, Action, Animation, Animation Books, Anime, DVDs, Action Movies, Computer Animation, Figure Drawing, Animation,



Sculpture & Maquettes ::
Are used to serve as reference for 3D modelers and animators in real space and they also give the production team a life like representation of how the character would be in reality. Its an essential process that bridges the gap between 2D and 3D animation. Sculpture also requires a high level of craftsmanship in drawing, design and execution to create a piece that is both appealing and engaging. The artists below are great examples. Thanks Kevin A. for the links hookup!


Tutorials ::

Petey Konig Tutorial ::
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=18287
This tutorial is outstanding. Petey is one of the best and has worked on many films such as "Blade II", "Starship Troopers" and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen".

Casey Love Tutorial ::
http://www.themonsterlab.com/casey-sculptingdemo.html
Great tutorial on creating a bust. The tutorial is 3 pages long, but is concise and informative.



Studios & Artists ::

Ray Harryhausen ::
http://www.rayharryhausen.com/
The official Ray Harryhausen website.

Hester Studios ::
http://www.hesterstudios.com/mainmaquettes.htm

MC Devitt Studio ::
http://www.themcdevittstudio.com/
A commercial studio that specializes in cake toppers and pet sculptures.

Petey Konig ::
http://www.peterkonig.com/
This site is simply excellent. Be sure you view the link to his tutorial found at the top of the page.

Rey Bustos ::
http://www.reybustos.com/04er/er.html
Ecorche is the study of the human anatomy in sculpture form. Not a bad site to bookmark and remember for anotomical reference.

Schell Sculpture Studio ::
http://www.schellstudio.com
Jordu Schell leads this studio, and has designed for "Batman Returns", "Men in Black" and "Predator II" .

Stan Winston Studios ::
http://www.stanwinstonstudio.com/home.html
"Jurassic Park", "Aliens" and "T2" Need I say more?


Prebuilt Armatures and Supplies ::

Dick Blick Art Supplies::
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_(film)
Pretty nice selection of supplies that you will need for class at reasonable prices.

Scupt.com ::
http://www.sculpt.com/catalog_98/CLAYTOOLS/wire.htm
A nice selection of prebuilt armatures and wire. Use the site to get ideas for your own armatures as well.