As artists and photographers, we are constantly striving to see the world through different eyes… always looking for another perspective of the beauty we behold everyday. There is always something else to see, another angle to try, another ray of light casting shadows on a prospective work of art. Let me tell you something I ask myself every time I take a photo: Is there another way to see this picture? When taking photos of people, perspective is going to be something you will have to toy with quite a bit. The angle of your shot contributes to a certain…
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In continuing my tutorial series, I’d like to take today to point out some useful tips and tricks for taking photographs on the Heritage Key and Rezzable grids! These are sure to help you in your quest to capture the perfect moment while visiting the ancient heritage sites within the realms of Virtual Experience, so take note! Gearing Up to Take the Photo: This is one thing that too many Virtual World photographers overlook, including myself when I first started out. An old friend of mine sat me down one day and explained the importance of snapshot resolution when it…
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Last night, I had the amazing opportunity to join other fellow bloggers and photographers at the sneak-preview of the Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor exhibit. It is an amazing and awe-inspiring collection of detailed weaponry, life-size figures, limestone armor, and intricate details I’ve never had the priviledge to see first-hand before. I was immediately taken by the sheer size of the figures. On first entering the exhibit, you’re immediately met by a massive horse and calvary man that looms large in the entry room. The entire exhibit is bursting with the essence of ancient China from the…
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The Terra Cotta Warriors, guardians of China’s first emperor, are headed to Washington, DC, USA! I will excitedly be among those with a first look at the largest Chinese cultural and historical exhibit ever to come to the United States! An excerpt from the website: Soldiers. Charioteers. Archers. Musicians. Generals. Acrobats. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China’s first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, into the afterlife. Their discovery outside the city of Xi’an in 1974 is one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Now, you will stand…