Happy National Holiday, France! July 14th marks the anniversary of a key moment in the French history that greatly shaped the France of today. It celebrates the storming of the Bastille of1789, when the French people took over control of the country from the monarchy of the time. But France’s history is also very interesting because it is closely intertwined with that of Canada. Indeed, it is Jacques Cartier, a French man, who went […]
Happy Canada Day! This July 1st is the national holiday in Canada, so we wish all of our fellow Canadian readers a warm and happy Canada day! Did you know Canada also happens to be home to 3Dwombat? Even though there are no wombats in Canada, we deeply wish there was. The national holiday in Canada corresponds to the day of the confederation with all of the 7 provinces and territories. In reality, the history […]
Happy Labor Day Everyone! Are you exploring the world today or rather spending time on your favorite hobby this weekend? If you hobby is 3D computer graphics, then why not do both?! Whether you’re taking the day off to relax or visit some new place, an artist’s mind will always be at work. If you’re naturally curious, you’re probably already used to closely observing shapes, textures and lighting conditions. Those are great skills for any […]
It’s beautiful outside, the sun is warm and summer is only just starting! Its indeed the first day of summer on june 21st for the northern hemisphere, and it’s also the longest day of the year, as it is the summer solstice. Try and take it differently today and enjoy the outside, away from your computer screen and television. We know you love 3D so if you can’t help it, at least, bring your laptop […]
What is an Organic Model In the 3D computer graphics world, an organic model doesn’t mean that it is certified without chemicals. Organic modeling refers to the shape of the 3D model being created. In fact, organic modeling is generally considered to be the opposite of hard surface modeling, even though the distinction isn’t as clear in practice (read more about it here). An organic model is defined as a 3D model that represents a […]
Hard Drive Storage Hard drives are the main data storage for your computer. They store many gigabytes of data (billions of bytes) on magnetic plates spinning very quickly inside the casing. The reading heads are microns away from the surface, gobbling up or writing new information in the form of bits. The hard drive is the only motor-driven device in a computer, except for the fans. But unlike fans, they are very sensitive to movements, […]