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PD Howler Evolution : New Features, Techniques, and 3D Mastery
September 10, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm BST
PD Howler is a digital painting and animation software, offering natural media painting tools, special effects, and capabilities for animating. It also incorporates tools for working with 3D objects and landscapes. The software is often recognized for its affordability and the unique set of wide ranging tools it provides.
This PD Howler event is for digital artists, animators and 3D enthusiasts keen on expanding their creative horizons. You can see examples of what PD Howler can create from a wide spectrum of artists here.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand the nuances of PD Howler or an advanced user eager to dive into its latest features, this session promises to be an enlightening journey for everyone!
We are going to show you how to…
- Navigate the new and enhanced features from the 2021-2024 releases, ensuring you maximize the potential of newer tools like the *CLAHE filter, Media browser, and the groundbreaking Sky filter.
- Seamlessly integrate these features, allowing you to create a 3D landscape of an alien planet, texture maps, animated backgrounds, and much more.
- Utilize the software’s Physics-based rendering for 3D objects and produce captivating animations, ensuring your projects stand out.
…so that you can create breathtaking digital art and animations, harness the full power of PD Howler, and bring your wildest imaginations to life.
*CLAHE filter : enhances local contrast in specific areas of an image without globally altering the entire picture, allowing you to fine-tune and amplify details where needed without over-exaggerating noise : the event poster shows this in action!
This is ideal for you if you are…
- A novice wanting to kickstart your journey with PD Howler and need a comprehensive introduction to its capabilities.
- A seasoned PD Howler user looking to stay updated with its latest features and understand how they can be applied creatively.
- A digital artist or animator wishing to incorporate advanced techniques into your work, such as physics-based rendering or creating intricate animated backgrounds.
PD Howler is also used by…
- Game Developers
- Book authors, creating illustrations
- Music CD cover artists
- Abstract visual artists with a lot of pixels on their mind!
This is for you if you want to accomplish…
- Mastery over the various tools and features in PD Howler, ranging from basic brush options to complex 3D rendering.
- Crafting visually striking digital art pieces that blend 2D and 3D elements seamlessly.
- Telling compelling stories through your art by integrating various elements like alien landscapes, animated spaceships, and dynamic backgrounds.
- Elevating the quality and depth of your projects, whether they are stills, animations, or a mix of both.
Webinar Event Content
Quick Review of the Exciting New Features (By Year):
- 2021 (5-10 minutes)
- New Brush Sizes and Options: A brief walk-through of the updated brush interface and the added functionalities. See a snapshot of the new interface here: Link.
- CLAHE Filter Introduction: Understand the capabilities of the Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE) filter and how it can elevate your digital art by enhancing image contrast both globally and locally.
- 2022 (10-15 minutes)
- Media Browser Overview: Dive into the updated media browser and discover the range of its capabilities.
- New Brushes and Paint Tools: Explore the range of new painting tools showcased in the 2022 release and witness them in action, especially focusing on creating realistic foliage. Inspiration and examples can be found here: Link.
- 2023 (20 minutes)
- Sky Filter Deep Dive: Unveil the magic behind the new Sky filter, specifically designed for both still images and animations. See a demonstration of this tool, particularly how it integrates seamlessly into PuppyRay, crafting breathtaking animated backgrounds.
- 2024 (15-20 minutes)
- Physics-Based Rendering: Delve into the most talked about feature of PD Howler as we explore the rendering of 3-D objects in Wavefront OBJ format with PBR materials. We’ll showcase examples from various sources including NASA, and created within Blender, Carrara, and Hexagon.
Integrated Workshop: Crafting a 3D Landscape (1 hour)
- Creating an Alien Planet Landscape: Learn the techniques behind crafting a stunning 3D landscape reminiscent of otherworldly terrains.
- Texture Mapping: Develop painterly texture maps that showcase paths, roads, ruins, and buildings as seen from an aerial viewpoint.
- Dynamic Rendering: Understand the art behind rendering stills or animations with deliberate camera movement, diving deep into mesmerizing scenic landscapes.
- Incorporating Architectural Elements: Integrate structures such as lighthouses, satellite dishes, or rocket launch pads strategically on water edges. We’ll also delve into techniques to showcase realistic reflections, especially with animated waves.
- 3D Model Integration: Incorporate a 3D model of a spaceship, render it into a brush, and animate that model using brush keyframe techniques to simulate dynamic entry into the scene.
- Action Sequences: Add an engaging sequence featuring a Mech (a type of robot) firing a laser gun, resulting in explosive events within the scene.
- Bonus Model – Sail Ship: Conclude with a serene touch by adding a sail ship in the background. Attendees will be gifted a 3D model of this sail ship, designed by the renowned artist, Hannes Wiesendanger. You can learn more about Hannes and his work here: Link.
Event Details
Date : Sunday Sept 10th: 20:00 BST (London) / 15:00 EDT (New York) / 12:00 PDT (Los Angeles)
Free session : First 45-60 minutes
Premium session : 60 minutes
Total Duration : Up to 2 hours
Ticket Options
Free Ticket
- Free entry to the first 45-60 minutes of the event only, incorporating the PD Howler review of new and recent features.
- Excludes recordings and other bonus content
- Includes 59% discount code for PD Howler 2024 software (expires Sept 30th)
Premium Ticket
- Entry to the whole event (up to 2 hours)
- HD searchable recordings of this event
- Free 3D model sail ship, by Hannes Wiesendanger.
- Includes 75% discount code for PD Howler 2024 (expires Sept 15th)
- PD Howler bonus tutorials
- “Discover a powerful animation toolset” – 2 hour tutorial set by Philip staiger
- How to create Stunning City Scenes – 2 hour tutorial set by Tiffanie Grey
About the presenter : Philip Staiger
Philip Staiger is the founder / owner of TheBest3D.com, and authorized reseller and partner/co-developer of Project Dogwaffle, including PD Artist, PD Particles and the top-of-the-line, PD Howler.
He also likes to use and promote other 2D and 3D art creation tools. Long ago he was an Amapi Evangelist at Eovia, where he also became fond of Carrara. Phil has partnered with Dan Ritchie on many aspects of developing, promoting and marketing Project Dogwaffle. He has worked for 35 years in the 3D industry, with graphics hardware (Megatek, Digital), and software (TGS, Eovia) for 3D modeling and animation.
Phil also has several years experience in the security software (ESET) and machine translation software industry (SYSTRAN). He holds degree in Electrical Engineering from Swiss Federal Polytechnic Institute (EPFL) Switzerland, has programming and scripting experience, is fluent in several languages, but also has an insatiable admiration for the arts and the tools to create and communicate.
Phil loves to explore imaginary landscapes and foreign worlds through rendering and animation with PD Howler. He also enjoys playing Canasta while listening to music by Alan Walker, or a good game of Halo or Life is Strange. It’s a trip!
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