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Sculptris Alpha 5 Features

Sculptris differs from other 3D sculpting programs because of its dynamic tessellation feature. In the traditional sculpting procedure, the whole 3D mesh needs to be subdivided many times to obtain enough mesh density to support fine sculpted details like wrinkles or pores. The resulting model has millions (sometimes billions) of polygons and needs more processing power.

However, dynamic tessellation allows the user to only increase the mesh density where he needs it. This creates lighter meshes that require less computing power. A sculptor can further lessen the amount of polygons by using the Reduce Brush and Reduce Selected button. The Reduce Brush allows the user to use a brush to lower the amount of polygons in an area. Reduce Selected uses an algorithm to reduce the mesh density of the entire object without removing the sculpted details.

Along with the common sculpting brushes, Sculptris Alpha 5 has a paint program. A user can paint both the textures and bump at the same time using imported alpha images. Sculptris can use multiple light material files on the same object. It also has heightmask and cavity painting. Projection mapping can be achieved in Sculptris by exporting out an Adobe Photoshop file. The file can be altered in Photoshop with an image. Once the Photoshop file is imported back into Sculptris, the new image is projected onto the model.

updated 2010-08-08 03:51:31

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Meerschaum

Meerschaum is a member of the soapstone family.http://thenonist.com/index.php/thenonist/permalink/the_meerschaum_pipe/ It has many nicknames including "sea froth," "Venus of the Sea," "White Goddess," "White Gold," and "Queen of Pipes." It's a very soft and porous mineral, found in lumpy deposits within clay. It has been previously confused with decomposed shell or cuddle fish bones due to the similar appearance.http://thenonist.com/index.php/thenonist/permalink/the_meerschaum_pipe/ However, meerschaum is a hydrous silicate of magnesia, meaning the stone is formed through a hydration of magnesium and silicon-rock in geological 'alteration' layers. This happens at various depths and is caused by hydrothermal effects.http://www.ermecmeerschaum.com/meerschaum.htm The crystalline structure of meerschaum is irregularly arranged.http://www.ermecmeerschaum.com/meerschaum.htm

The popularity of meerschaum as a luxury good has lead to its artificial manufacturing. There is some debate on what to call the end product of recreating meerschaum .http://www.uniclectica.com/misc/meersch.html Some refer to it as "pressed" meerschaum, some as "re-formed" meerschaum. The methods involve a composite of meerschaum chips and powder mixed with thin glue. The mixture is then cast into rough shapes and dried. It can be called "genuine meerschaum" technically. It is often difficult to tell the difference from natural meerschaum, even over time, so the quality of the carving is what lends to the value of the piece.http://www.uniclectica.com/misc/meersch.html

updated 2010-10-05 01:54:58

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ZBrush 4 Features

• Matchmaker: This feature matches the shape of one object to another.http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=090818

• Clip Brushes: These are brushes that cut out clean shapes from a surface.http://www.zbrushcentral.com/showthread.php?t=090818

• Animation: Zbrush 4 will support animated textures and positions.

• Spotlight: This feature allows the user to sample different parts of an image on the fly and project them on the model. It also has seamless color matching, interactive tiling, symmetrical texture application and background extraction. Spotlight allows the artist to paint in the surface detailing and texture at the same time.

• Blend Modes: The following blend modes have been added to material layers: add, subtract, difference, darken and more.http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/features/zbrush4/feature-list/

• New Materials and Shaders: Zbrush 4 has shaders that support subsurface scattering, blinn specularity, Fresnel refractions and reflections.http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/features/zbrush4/feature-list/

updated 2010-08-15 19:28:49

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Damien Hirst

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updated 2010-07-17 02:39:41

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Roy Lichtenstein

"If people use the word pop to differentiate it from art, then I would not like the idea too much. It is inevitable I am going to be called a pop artist. The name is going to stick, no matter what I think." — Roy Lichtensteinhttp://www.artelino.com/articles/roy_lichtenstein.asp

"Commercial art had all of the aspects that were needed to get across a new form of painting which just seemed to be interesting." — Roy Lichtensteinhttp://www.artelino.com/articles/roy_lichtenstein.asp

updated 2010-11-15 01:24:40

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George Washington Zeus

In Dan Brown's novel The Lost Symbol, the George Washington-Zeus statue is mentioned. The book, which focuses on the link between Freemasons and Washington, D.C., calls attention to the fact that George Washington was in fact a freemason, as were many notable figures in American history.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/destinations/usa/article6848959.ece

The book also talks about a fresco called The Apotheosis of Washington that is located on the ceiling of the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. The painting, which looks like a classical renaissance painting, shows George Washington's ascension to heaven, surrounded by 13 females.

The painting depicts his "apotheosis" or his transformation into a God. Around the outside of the fresco is a series of scenes depicting different concepts like Science, which depicts the Goddess Minerva teaching Samuel Morse and Benjamin Franklin and Commerce, which shows the God Mercury giving a bag full of money to Robert Morris, who had financed the American Revolution. Each of the scenes features Gods or Goddesses and important contributors to society of the time.http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/rotunda/apotheosis/Overview.cfmhttp://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/rotunda/apotheosis/Overview.cfm

updated 2010-07-17 06:12:26

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Gump's Coupons

• Coupons and other promotional deals are often posted on the home page of the official Gump's website. Customers can redeem these coupon codes by completing the check-out process and entering the code in the box marked "Promotional Code".

• Gump's coupons are also occasionally available through the brand's official Twitter and Facebook pages. These coupons usually come in the form of coupon codes.

• Additionally, customers might find printed coupons or coupons for Gump's in a cut-out format within a local newspaper or magazine.

• Sites that compile coupons for customer use commonly have coupon codes for Gump's available. Examples include Coupon Album, Deals Plus, Retail Me Not and Tjoos.

updated 2010-12-09 15:46:01

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Rubber

From clothing to transportation, rubber is a material that is present in every day life. Because of its flexibility, manufacturers rely on it to create products that require a range of motion as well as durability. There are hundreds of thousands of items that we use that contain rubber.

All of the following products use rubber latex in their manufacturing:

Glues and [[adhesives, art supplies, tires, audio and video equipment, balloons, pen, toy balls, bath mats, bungee cords, books, carpets, gum, contraceptives, cosmetics, wires, erasers, envelopes, food storage bags, shoes, hoses, gaskets, handles, insulation, mouse pads, packaging, spatulas, sponges, stretch fabric, tools, toothbrushes, and many more. http://www.allergyclinic.co.uk/latex.htm#items

updated 2010-07-17 20:39:53

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Modern Art

• Museum of Modern Art- Often referred to as MoMA, this museum located in New York City is considered one of the foremost art museums dedicated to the modern art period in the world. More than 2.5 visitors annually are able to view part of the museum's holdings of more than 150,000 objects including films, illustrations, architecture and paintings.http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/09-02/7-best-modern-art-museums-world.html
• Tate Modern Art Museum- Located in London, England, the Tate museum is housed next to the Thames museum and offers free admission. Guests are able to view a range of international modern art pieces as well as contemporary art.http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/
• S.M.A.K.- The municipal Museum of Contemporary Art in Ghent, Belgium is known for wide open spaces that allow guest to take in the collection of presentations and paintings. The collection tends towards modern art pieces that are infused with bright colors.http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/09-02/7-best-modern-art-museums-world.html
• Stedelijk Museum- As the city museum for Amsterdam in the Netherlands, the museum is known for presenting somewhat controversial pieces designed for an emotional response.http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/09-02/7-best-modern-art-museums-world.html While the primary facility is undergoing extensive renovations, temporary art exhibits are being offered.http://www.stedelijkmuseum.nl

updated 2010-10-07 18:59:02

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