SIGERTEXMAPS SigerNoise

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SigerNoise is a 3D Noise Texmap plugin includes an implementation of well-known noise patterns such as Perlin, Simplex and Worley (Voronoi).The plugin contains two texture maps: ProSimplex and ProVoronoi. Both support a large number of fractal options such as fBm, Turbulence, Ridged Multifractal, etc..With distortion and mapping of all parameters from Size to Fractal Octaves, you can get an infinite number of different patterns. This plugin is free and…

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The importance of true high dynamic range in hdri map

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Many people don’t seem to realize that there is more to an HDRI map than only a pretty picture. Since you usually have to decide on buying HDRI maps from examining low dynamic range previews, it’s important to know what to look for and how to spot bad quality maps. This article will help you in doing just that, with a strong focus on the dynamic range which is…

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Why is Sketching Still Important (To Design)?

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Why is sketching still important? What is it? And, why is it important to design? Design as a Process: A conventional approach to understanding design and one that is often cited is from the classic book, Engineering Design Methods by Nigel Cross who subdivides the process as a series of linear, yet distinct activities; Source: Why is Sketching (Still) Important (To Design)?

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GeForce GTX 1080 tested by V-Ray

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Vladimir Koylazov (Vlado) from Chaos Group shows test results of the latest Geforce 1080 graphics card using latest 3.40 release, the GTX 1080 is about twice as fast as the Titan X. As Vladimir Koylazov (Vlado) noted ” Our very preliminary results show about 25% faster renders compared to a GTX 980 and 3% faster to a Titan X on average (some scenes were actually faster on the Titan X though).”…

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