Pixelsmith Studios

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Writing on the craft

Reviews, interviews and practical notes for creatives and the studios who hire them.

Honorable Mention November – Dirty Car Artist Scott Wade
Interviews

Honorable Mention November – Dirty Car Artist Scott Wade

Scott Wade has become known as the “Dirty Car Artist” (with a few others added …

November 14, 2012

Animation is a Team Game, Remember These 5 Ethical Tips
Animation & VFX

Animation is a Team Game, Remember These 5 Ethical Tips

The transition from student to professional can be difficult for some. Especially in terms of …

October 11, 2012

7 Helpful Tips on Designing Magazine Ads
Graphic Design

7 Helpful Tips on Designing Magazine Ads

If you are advertising in a magazine, then there are different ways to make sure …

October 8, 2012

Honorable Mention October – Doghouse Diaries Creators
Interviews

Honorable Mention October – Doghouse Diaries Creators

We’ve always had a special place in our hearts for webcomics, especially after failing on …

October 1, 2012

5 Easy Photoshop Tips to Make Your Pics Pop
Graphic Design

5 Easy Photoshop Tips to Make Your Pics Pop

Photoshop is the most powerful image editor available, and the industry standard for professional photographers. …

September 18, 2012

Top 5 survival tips for freelance animators
Animation & VFX

Top 5 survival tips for freelance animators

With unemployment on the rise and increasing public interest in entrepreneurship, freelance work is becoming …

September 17, 2012

Interview with Johnson Ting – Concept Artist
Interviews

Interview with Johnson Ting – Concept Artist

Concept Artist Johnson Ting is a well known artist who regularly accepts commissions as work. We …

September 13, 2012

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Search for a Design Job
Graphic Design

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Search for a Design Job

How and where are you looking for a design job? Chances are, you could be …

September 7, 2012

Top 3D Animation Software that Professionals Should Look At
Animation & VFX

Top 3D Animation Software that Professionals Should Look At

In recent years 3D Animation has become popular with more and more professional animators opting …

August 24, 2012

Hotel Transylvania – New Animation hitting the screens
Animation & VFX

Hotel Transylvania – New Animation hitting the screens

We love trailers before a movie since we cant wait to find out whats next …

August 20, 2012