Adobe to have an online version of Photoshop.

Adobe announced that they are going to be offering a free online version of Photoshop within six months.  It won’t have all of the functionality of their full Photoshop product, but it will be free and ad supported.  It will be interesting to see how this is implemented.

Some Pixar WALL E details.

Jim Hill Media has a nice writeup on the upcoming Pixar feature WALL E.  If you want to be surprised with the story, then don’t read the article.  He’s very up front that he gives some spoiler details, so you’re warned in advance.

Bronze Sculpture

I ran across this site that showcases the work of David Goode.  I really like the character and style of the bronze sculptures.  I think it’s tough to get an idea of the scale while just looking at the gallery.  Some of them you can easily get an idea, but I was reading through his news section and he walks you through the entire process from start to finish.  You can see him working right next to the piece which gives you an idea of how big they actually are.  Lots of good info.  I love to watch people work on their projects.

McFarlane MLB Series 19 lineup

McFarlane has a page up showing pics of their MLB Series 19 linuep.  I’m really not a baseball fan so I can’t say whether or not these figures actually look like the respective players, but I do think they capture action poses extremely well.  I’ve heard some not so good things about working as a sculptor for McFarlane from people that have worked there.  I think it would be cool check it out and see the process first hand myself, but they’re all the way on the other side of the U.S., so that’s not going to happen any time soon.  I’ve heard them referred to as a sculpting sweatshop.  Ouch!

Siggraph call for submissions

I know it’s a little late in coming, but here’s a link to the juried student competition in print, linear animation and interactivity for Siggraph 2007.  The deadline for submissions is May 1st.  Good luck if you decide to enter!

McFarlane Series 1 Simpsons Figures

McFarlane put up their "The Simpsons" online feature yesterday.  The Itchy and Scratchy deluxe box set looks pretty sweet to me.  The other ones look cool, but don’t jump out at me and scream BUY ME at all.

Trinity Blood on demand through Adult Swim

Adult Swim has put up an interactive video player that allows you to watch Episodes of Trinity Blood whenever you like.  They have Chapters 1-4 up right now for your viewing pleasure.

Skyland Article

AWN has a nice little article about the making of Skyland.  The animated style looks really cool to me, so I found it really interesting.

Beautiful Porcelain Castings

I ran across this site which showcases the work of Makoto Komatsu.  The pieces on the page look beautiful.  I really like the texture and smooth lines of each piece.  Take a look of you like porcelain sculpture.

Newtek bundles training coupons with V9.

Newtek announced today that it will be bundling some coupons with Lightware V9.  You can use these coupons at participating publishers to get your free stuff.  "The LightWave® v9 Training Bundle is available through April 30, 2007
at authorized NewTek resellers in North America for a suggested retail
price of $895US. The LightWave v9 Training Bundle includes the
LightWave v9 printed documentation set, along with 5 coupons worth
hundreds of dollars in FREE training materials. Purchasers will receive
the training materials by redeeming the coupons directly with the
publishers."