#C3DSPACERACE Update

We received some truly amazing work and encourage everyone who submitted one to keep sketching! Special congratulations to these ten winners: Chloe Markham This is my cute cat rocket ship. It has fluffy power to the enth degree of stellar interplanetary travel. With furry thrusters and cutting edge aerodynamic design, it’s totally plausible dude. Tory …

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Video Tutorial: Masking Basics

In this video tutorial, we take a look at creating a simple image mask in Photoshop using two methods: vector shape layers and traditional marquee layer masks. Do you want access to more content like Travis’ Photoshop Masking Tutorial? Subscribe to the C3D email newsletter for a bimonthly installment of marketing news, business tips, music …

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Adobe Animation Domination

One of the greatest benefits of using programs in Adobe’s Creative Cloud is enjoying file compatibility across the board. In today’s blog post, we will cover the basic steps for importing vector artwork from Adobe Illustrator into After Effects. Over the summer, we took on an extensive video and animation project for ParentSavvy.com’s blog series …

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What is Flat Design?

Not long ago I really enjoyed my abundance of glossy buttons, drop-shadows, gradients and textures. Now, that’s all been turned off and is for a large part, “flat”. Pros and Cons of Flat Design The good is that it forces designers to really look at the content and how it should be presented. Get to …

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C3D goes 5 For 5 in Calendar Submissions!

C3D designers were recognized in Smashing Magazine’s monthly desktop wallpaper calendar submissions! Calendar designs by Dylan Baumann, Amalia Van Bloom, Matt Noa, Marcus White and Travis Bellinghausen can be all be downloaded on Smashing Magazine’s website. Sharp Wallpaper by Dylan Baumann “I was sick recently and squinting through my blinds made a neat effect with …

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C3D Recognized By Smashing Magazine

Matt Noa and Amalia Van Bloom were selected by Smashing Magazine for the month of January! Cool Winter by Matt Noa “Wanted to abstractly sum up January. Showcase the cool, crisp colors and give an overall feeling of winter.” Be Awesome Today by Amalia Van Bloom “A little daily motivation to keep your cool during the …

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