Archive for 'links'
Amazing animation
Posted on August 28, 2008, by dazzer67, under inspiration, links.
Now this is a piece of creative work, to enjoy and also be inspired by.
MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
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How to generate ideas for writing
Posted on August 15, 2008, by dazzer67, under inspiration, links, writing.
A great post over at Write to Done by Mary Jaksch of GoodlifeZen on generating ideas for writing. Follow the link below for some wonderful tips and ideas.
Zen Power Writing: 15 Tips on How to Generate Ideas and Write with Ease | Write to Done
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The top three free creative pieces of software
Posted on August 13, 2008, by dazzer67, under art, links, music, software, writing.
Writing, art and music are three staple areas of creativity. There are plenty more but these three will often come out if you ask people what areas of creativity they are involved in. With this in mind I thought what tools are available to help people in these areas. In fact what software is available, and then, taking it a little further, what free software is there?
So I present to you the three pieces of software that IMHO are the three best, free programs for creative writing, digital art and making music. These are all available as Windows programs, and these are the ones I have used and tried, so if anyone want some add some MAC programs then please do.
Free writing software
When it comes to creative writing the best piece of software out there is the wonderful yWriter. A beautiful database that has been pulled together by a writer for his own use and shared with the whole world. The software is currently up to its fourth incarnation and allows you to create characters, scenes, chapters, notes and so on… there is far too much functionality to list here. It is far better than any other writing software package I have seen. if you want to write that novel, then yWriter is for you.
yWriter
Free art software
When it comes to free image software there is only one name to bother with. The open source Gimp project is photoshop on a budget. A budget that is so small it costs nothing. So you may think becasue it is free that it isn’t as good. Well it doesn’t come with all, the bells and whistles, but then that also means you don’t spend a whole day trying to work out why you can’t add a gradient fill to a shape (yeah, okay I used the manual in the end). The point is the Gimp gives you all and more than you may need. It is powerful and extendable. If you want to make some creative computer art then start here.
Gimp
Free music software
Again as above, when it comes to recording some music Audacity is in a world of its own. This is pro powered software. It will let you create loop-based music or record your own from scratch. It is extendable with plug-ins, of which there are many, and is so simple to use it is frightening.
Audacity
I do want to add an almost free package here. Well, it is free although technically you need to buy a magazine to get it. Computer Music magazine has been giving away a free music creation software suite of programs for several years now and it is fantastic. It can handle audio just like audacity but it is also a fully fledged VST (virtual intruments and effects) player and sequencer. In fact it comes with its own drum machine, sampler and effects. You can order a copy of the magazine, enjoy the content and ads and then fire up the superb music software. It even runs from a USB stick if you really want it to.
Computer Music
I hope you enjoy… go and create.
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Friday inspirational video
Posted on August 8, 2008, by dazzer67, under inspiration, links.
You have a treat today. Normally I try and find a quote to give you some creative inspiration but today you can have a video and it is a great one. I’d like to thank MissV for sharing with me and now I share it with you. This is how we should feel about anything we create and share. Enjoy.
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Maximum creativity and productivity
Posted on July 1, 2008, by dazzer67, under links.
I’d like to thank MissV for sharing this link. It is an interesting article on creativity and productivity. I won’t spoil it, just go and have a read, it’s very good.
Tip: Focus on Results, Not Time from Behance Magazine
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Procrastination prevention course
Posted on June 16, 2008, by dazzer67, under links, perspiration.
There is a fantastic, yet really simple, course available from Productivity501. It is a ten day course, via email, that helps you overcome procrastination. highly recommended if, like me, you end up with more things left undone than done.
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Best pop out book ever
Posted on May 12, 2008, by dazzer67, under books, inspiration, links.
Take a look at the vid of this amazing book. I have linked to the guys who brought it to my attention rather than directly to youtube.
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100 Photoshop tutorials
Posted on April 24, 2008, by dazzer67, under inspiration, links.
Following on from the previous post, it seems that Photoshop is the hot topic in creative land. If you have the behemoth image application or you fancy some inspiration, because the ideas are often able to be used on other applications, then this list of tutorials is certainly worth a browse and bookmark. A big thank you to the guys at 3dtotal.com.
100 Photoshop Tutorials for Creating Beautiful Art
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Photoshop tutorials
Posted on April 21, 2008, by dazzer67, under links, photography, preparation.
There are a few things in life that you can never have too many of, for instance, shoes and handbags, Star Trek episodes and photoshop tutorials. Over the past couple of years I think photoshop tutorials is the term I have googled the most. Well here is a link to add to your browser (Thanks to Tara from Graphic Design Blog) that takes you to an ever expanding list tutorials to inspire and increase your understanding of the beast that is Photoshop. A big thank you to Laughing Lion Design for all that they are sharing.
Photoshop Tutorials : Laughing Lion Design : Web, Graphic Design & Illustration Ireland
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Native Instruments Kore Player Free Download
Posted on March 14, 2008, by dazzer67, under links, music, preparation, software.
The creators of some of the best virtual instruments on the planet are making available, for free, their kore player. This is both a stand-alone and VST instrument. It comes with some basic sounds but is also expandable by buying Kore Soundpacks.
Personally I love Native Instruments, I already use their Xpress keyboards and this new addition looks set to add firepower to my virtual arsenal… now all I need is the musical inspiration; time to look up Eno and his Oblique Strategies.
NATIVE INSTRUMENTS : Products : Kore Line : KORE PLAYER
