VIRTUAL DIMENSION

In this site I have listed some of the very cool sites, which will be helpful to anyone who is interested in the exciting field of Computer Animation. You'll discover tools for unleashing your imagination.You don't have to take my word for it! The Virtual Dimension is just a click away. Enjoy!
Computer Animation Links
  • Silicon Graphics
    This site has information about sgi products, solutions, jobs, internship, and some serious fun. Anyone interested in computer animation will find the power of creativity.

  • Pixar Animation Studios
    Pixar which was founded in 1986, created the first computer animated film, Toy Story.
    Its second moive, Bugs Life, was very popular as well. If you are intersted in computer animation and its future. This is the site.
  • Soft Image
    If you want to play in the virtual world, then go this playground. You will find cool stuff like latest news, events, and techniques about computer animation.
  • Alias Wave Front
    Enter into the digital world. Here the artists are equiped with advanced computer graphics software which challenge their creativity."Based in Toronto, Alias|Wavefront is a wholly owned, independent software subsidiary of Silicon Graphics, Inc." Also, Wavefront's new software Maya, was used to create spectacular film effects in Mighty Joe Young, The Avengers, and a fleet of CG spacecraft for Star Trek: Insurrection.
  • Side FX
    Here is where the fun began, and reality ends. Side Effects Software is used to create 3D animation and special effects tools for film, broadcast, entertainment and visualization production.It has been used is movies like, Lost in Space, The Matrix, Armageddon,etc.


  • Digital Domain
    Click and Enter into the Digital Domain. Digital Domain was conceived by ex-Industrial Light + Magic Vice President Scott Ross, four time Academy Award® winning creature-creator Stan Winston, and Academy Award® winning writer, producer, director James Cameron. This creative business team partnered with IBM and Cox Enterprises with the goal of being the finest digital studio in the world


  • PDI
    You’ll discover some awesome information about computer animation and its application in the field of movies. "Founded in 1980 by Carl Rosendahl, PDI started out creating broadcast graphics, and in 1985 expanded into commercials and then to feature film effects. In March 1996, PDI reached a company milestone by signing a co-production deal with DreamWorks SKG to create original computer-animated feature films. In October of 1998, ANTZ was released."


  • Blue Sky Production.
    If you wanted to know what you can do with computers? Well! Here you'll find out. Blue Sky Studios was founded in 1987. Since then, they have earned Acadmeny Awad, and recently won the Oscar® for the short film "Bunny," "which was the first film to use, an advanced ambient lighting technology known as radiosity."


  • Rhythm and Hues Studios
    You should definitely check out this site!"Rhythm & Hues is an Academy Award® winning film production studio specializing in visual effects for feature films, television commercials, theme park rides, music videos and interactive games."


  • METROLIGHT STUDIOS
    Woa! Finally the site you were looking for! Metrolight Studios was Founded in 1987 by Jim Kristoff, Mits Kaneko and Dobbie Schiff. "MetroLight Studio has strived to show that CGI is a valuable visual effects tool."


  • ZFX
    Here it comes! Be ready to learn about computer animation and how its applies to you! "Since 1990, ZFx has been a leader in high quality computer graphics, animation, website design and much more."


  • Virtual Design Group
    It's a site where you learn about cutting edge technology in the field of computer animation. You'll discover new softweres like 3d Studio Max, which let you create anything you want, literally!


  • Digimation
    Here you'll learn about 3d Studio Max and much more. Plus, you can download free software and plugins for 3D Studio Max.


  • 3D Links
    Here it’s self-explanatory. Explore 3D sties and learn about jobs, 3d tutorials, hardware, softwares, books, and much more!


  • CGW
    Click and enter in to the world of Computer Graphic. You should definitely see this.

  • AVID
    Among other software and hardware, Avid makes editing system for film and T.V. Here, you'll learn about Avid and its products.

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    Last Updated: 27-Oct-99
    S. Farman Rizvi
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