09.11.11
software review google wave!
We have officially joined the wave! We got our invite early Tuesday morning and have been exploring the future of the internet ever since. We will be creating an official deprocess wave and start integrating the wave comments feature into the deprocess site over the next few months.
We will also be giving away a Google wave invite in the coming weeks to any one on the deprocess mailing list so stay tuned for that announcement! So, if you want the chance to win a Google wave invite join our mailing list, found here.
09.11.09
software review photoshop vs. illustrator
In this article we will explain when it is appropriate to use Photoshop over Illustrator and vice a versa. Both programs can be used to achieve very similar end products, however, which program you choose can heavily affect the flexibility of the final product.
We will explain the difference between pixels and vectors and the ways these two file types can be used in an architectural design process.
09.11.07
software review jing
Techsmith has developed free screen capture software called Jing. Jing is a very useful tool that replaces the traditional print screen process of years past. Instead of using the print screen button you should look into Jing's ability to do "selective" screen captures.
Not only does Jing offer flexibility when capturing images on your desktop you can also use Jing to record videos off of your screen. The videos and images are recorded in universal formats of .mp4 and .png respectively. You can easily use this software to get some quick content for printing off or sharing with others.
09.11.05
autocad topo creation
In this tutorial we will cover how to create a solid 3D model using imported GIS data. This video will feature the following concepts, line, polylines, lofting, and moving lines in three dimensions. We are going to take flat 2D lines, convert them into polylines, move them in the Z axis, and loft them together to make a solid model.
These models can be exported to be milled or printed in 3D from AutoCAD, however, the ideal process would be to import the models into 3DS Max to manipulate them to accommodate your intervention.
09.11.03
hardware workstation review
Not all workstations are created the same. Check out our workstation review. We break down what to look for when buying a new computer that qualifies as a "workstation". We will give you some helpful hints as to which hardware is boss and which is bunk. We also have some links too some awesome builds that we would and have bought ourselves.
09.10.31
university of arkansas rhino workshop
This event was sponsored by the University of Arkansas School of Architecture. This event brought in Bruce Weirich to host an intensive workshop into Rhino 4.0 and how this NURBS modeling software can be used by architects to realize their designs.
09.10.17
architecture forum (dallas, tx.)
Dallas is quickly becoming a center of architectural innovation. On October 17 downtown Dallas welcomed the addition of two new architectural gems to it's Fine Art's District. The Wyly Theater by REX|OMA and the Winspear Opera House by Foster+Partners. Both architecture firms came to Dallas to talk to the public about their projects and other works they have going on.
09.10.12
photoshop hdr photography
In this video we will cover the concepts behind hdr photography and two ways they can be created using both Adobe Photoshop and Photomatix. We will cover the import process and the different post processing techniques that you should become familiar with.
09.10.11
photoshop perspective correction
In this video we will show you some of the steps to take when converting your photographs to architectural photography using Adobe Photoshop's lens correction filter. We will also cover Google Picasa and show how you can use Picasa as you default image browser.
