Pixelsmith Studios

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Writing on the craft

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

Game Cinematics – Assassins Creed Animation History
Animation & VFX

Game Cinematics – Assassins Creed Animation History

We touch on game cinematics from time to time (Definitely more coming soon more regularly) just …

August 17, 2012

Honorable Mention Aug-Tim Grey, Landscape Photographer
Interviews

Honorable Mention Aug-Tim Grey, Landscape Photographer

Our Honorable mention for August goes to Tim Grey who we met through Twitter. His …

August 1, 2012

Google creates creative and inspirational videos
Animation & VFX

Google creates creative and inspirational videos

Google have some very talented and creative people in their company. Not only are they …

July 30, 2012

How Do I Become a Graphic Designer?
Graphic Design

How Do I Become a Graphic Designer?

If building a career in the field of graphic design sounds interesting to you, it’s …

July 23, 2012

Pencilmation – Ross Bollinger Animations
Animation & VFX

Pencilmation – Ross Bollinger Animations

Ever heard of pencilmation? Well neither have we until today! Ross Bollinger is the animator …

July 19, 2012

Rise of the Guardians: Dreamworks Official Trailer 2
Animation & VFX

Rise of the Guardians: Dreamworks Official Trailer 2

Dreamworks animations is bringing out a new animation called “Rise of the Guardians”. It’s great …

July 12, 2012

Honorable Mention July – Illustrator of Medieval Avengers
Interviews

Honorable Mention July – Illustrator of Medieval Avengers

It’s not our usual thing to do two Honorable Mentions in one month but we’ve …

July 11, 2012

When robot’s get angry, they use Dubstep – Animation
Animation & VFX

When robot’s get angry, they use Dubstep – Animation

A great animation created by Jason Giles incorporating the music genre “Dubstep” into his design. …

July 4, 2012

Honorable Mention July – Adventure Author Michael McCarthy
Interviews

Honorable Mention July – Adventure Author Michael McCarthy

Our Honorable mention for the month, Michael McCarthy, is an adventure writer and a good …

July 1, 2012

How To Train your Dragon – Live – Real Dragons!
Animation & VFX

How To Train your Dragon – Live – Real Dragons!

On my daily browsing routine I happened to stumble on Dreamworks site and noticed a …

June 26, 2012