The squid just got a hold of a new Nikon D7000 and it’s been plowing through the internet to find sample pictures, previews, reviews, videos and whatever it can find to make sure its decision is the right one. Here’s everything the squid could find, after the jump. (more…)
To get a little more speed out of my Mac Pro from 2006, I decided to upgrade my system harddrive to a Corsair 128 GB SSD Performance disk. I had heard that SSD drives could boost system performance by quite a great deal, and wanted to try it out. At 500 USD, it was a bit pricey, but worth a shot. It’s a lot cheaper than buying a new Mac Pro anyway.
Read the full review with speed tests after the jump.
The Cintiq 20WSX arrived at my doorstep last week and I have had an enjoyable weekend giving Wacom’s latest screen tablet a run for its money. The 20WSX is the widescreen middle child of the Cintiq family, not as big and 4:3 as its big brother 21UX and yet much more applicable than its little 12WX kid brother. It was just launched in December 2007 along with the 12WX, so it is a brand new product. With its 1680 x 1080 resolution, 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity and fully 180 degree rotational surface, we are talking the magic stuff of illustrator dreams here.
Hit the jump for my full review & pics. (more…)
So you thought the Ultrasquid was some ignoramus that does not read… Wrong!
Our first book in this series is Scott McCloud’s “Understanding Comics – The Invisible Art” . You would think that it is merely a book for people interested in drawing their own comics, however it is so much more than that. In fact, it is actually a historical and almost philosophical overview of comics in general. He dissects the subject’s nature down to its core functions, and explains how and why it works so well as a narrative medium. This could sound like dry material, but Scott McClouds ingenius method of telling the story via cartoon form and his excellent way of portraying his message makes it a delightful read.
The squid had a great time reading this one, it threw all of its tentacles high in the air after it finished reading it, so I think it is safe to say it is highly recommended read both for comic writers and enthusiasts.
