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Nick Charles

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By day, a mild-mannered Certified Pharmacy Technician working in a hospital, contrasting creative outlets as a digital artist, sculptor, musician, singer/songwriter, and Staff Writer for Renderosity Magazine. A Northeast Ohio native, who dreams of one day retiring to a small town in Maine.

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Mar 08, 2018

nickcharles

Interview with Musician, Singer-Songwriter, and Author, 'Mean Mary' James

Jul 31, 2018 at 11:37 pm by nickcharles

For Nashvile-based artist, "Mean Mary" James, life has been one long and adventurous road show. Learning guitar at age 5, she could read music before she could even read words.... Read More

Affinity Designer Comes to the iPad

Jul 26, 2018 at 10:51 pm by nickcharles

The latest addition to the Affinity line-up of creative software is the new Affinity Designer for iPad. And the best news is that it comes in with over 95% of the features of.... Read More

Planetside Software Releases Terragen 4.2

Jul 21, 2018 at 10:38 pm by nickcharles

Terragen is a unique software for creating realistic natural environments: landscapes, bodies of water, planets, etc. Possibilities are endless - you can create incredible new.... Read More

Krita 4.1 Released!

Jun 30, 2018 at 01:09 am by nickcharles

It's only been a few months since the exciting release of Krita 4.0, but the new 4.1 version clearly shows the Krita Foundation is not at rest. With excellent updates in color.... Read More

Revisiting Cinema 4D Via Release 19

Jun 28, 2018 at 12:12 am by nickcharles

As it had been some time since I had tried Cinema 4D, I was curious to see how much had changed, especially since the last version I used was release 11.5. Cinema 4D's ease of.... Read More

Affinity Spotlight Shines

Jun 19, 2018 at 12:19 am by nickcharles

Serif, the company behind the Affinity apps: Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo, go to great lengths to ensure their users get the most out of their software. So much so, th.... Read More

Packed with Tools, Red Giant's Universe 2.2 is a Must Have

May 21, 2018 at 03:09 pm by nickcharles

If your work is in video editing or motion graphics, the latest Red Giant Universe 2.2 will blow you away. Seriously, packed with 76 gpu-accelerated tools, including 11 new tr.... Read More

Enter Today: 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

May 21, 2018 at 01:24 am by nickcharles

National Geographic is known for beautiful photography of the world around us - from stunning landscapes to people of remote villages we may never see. The stories and incredi.... Read More

Book Review: Creating Stylized Characters

May 12, 2018 at 01:46 am by nickcharles

Delve into the vibrant, exciting world of character design with Creating Stylized Characters! Join professional illustrators, animators, and comic artists as they demonstrate.... Read More

Rebelle 3 is Coming!

Apr 15, 2018 at 09:15 am by nickcharles

Escape Motions, creators of the unique digital art software: Flame Painter, Amberlight and Inspirit, recently announced the forthcoming Rebelle 3. Known for its realistic-look.... Read More

Exciting New Krita 4.0

Apr 03, 2018 at 02:07 am by nickcharles

Krita 4.0 was just released last month and marks one of the biggest new releases the software has seen. For those who are not familiar with Krita, it is a free and open source.... Read More

Corel's Painter Team Calling for Artwork

Mar 29, 2018 at 12:48 am by nickcharles

Corel's Painter is an incredible software that is packed with features and tools to bring to life all your artistic ideas. From an extensive brush library, to design aids, ef.... Read More

Interview with 2018 Sci-Tech Honoree, Hans Ripjkema

Mar 27, 2018 at 01:01 am by nickcharles

Hans Ripjkema, formerly of Rhythm & Hues, was honored in February with a Technical Achievement certificate at the 2018 Sci-Tech Awards. Specifically, Hans and his team wer.... Read More

MJ Cole's 'Pictures in my Head' Gets Wonderful Surreal Look from Experienced Designer, Nik Hill

Mar 07, 2018 at 11:02 am by nickcharles

Freelance Motion Designer, Nik Hill, went big when called on to put together a music video for MJ Cole's "Pictures in my Head." Before going freelance, Nik Hill was Art Direct.... Read More

Book Review: The Ultimate Concept Art Career Guide

Mar 06, 2018 at 02:02 pm by nickcharles

The Ultimate Concept Art Career Guide is an expert-led handbook to help you launch, sustain, and evolve a career as an artist in the entertainment industry. With helpful insig.... Read More

GLAS Animation Festival 2017 Trailer

Mar 04, 2018 at 04:02 am by nickcharles

GLAS Animation Festival 2017 Trailer from GLAS Animation on Vimeo. You can purchase a pass for the festival on the GLAS website, as well as the full list of programs and a.... Read More

The Giant by New Media, Ltd.

Feb 16, 2018 at 04:02 am by nickcharles

The Giant from New Media Ltd on Vimeo. Directed by New Media LtdNewmedialtd.coOriginal Score by Jake Aron and Ludwig Persik With support from Paul Horton Visuals, Neighborh.... Read More

Nick's Notes: Trapcode Shine 2.0

Jan 12, 2018 at 10:00 am by nickcharles

In August, Red Giant released Trapcode Suite 14, which is a fantastic set of 11 tools for motion graphics and visual effects. Including the new Trapcode Particular 3 and Trapc.... Read More

Cleveland Clinic features 3D 'Tree of Life'

Jan 10, 2018 at 10:02 am by nickcharles

A beautifully designed, animated tree adorns a wall at the Cleveland Clinic main campus in Cleveland, Ohio. This holographic tree was created and installed by LA-based artist.... Read More

Nick's Notes: Trapcode Form 3

Jan 05, 2018 at 01:55 pm by nickcharles

In August, Red Giant released Trapcode Suite 14, which is a fantastic set of 11 tools for motion graphics and visual effects. Including the new Trapcode Particular 3 and Trapc.... Read More
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