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Autodesk Maya and ZBrush. Maya is a “professional 3D software for creating realistic characters and blockbuster-worthy effects” (Autodesk, 2024) and ZBrush is “the industry standard for 3D sculpting and painting digital clay” (Maxon, 2024). According to the Autodesk website, Maya subscriptions include $ 235 monthly, $ 1,875 yearly, and $ 5625 tri yearly (Autodesk, 2024) and ZBrush is $ 29.91 per month or $ 359 a year (Maxon, 2024). Another commonly used design tool is Adobe Creative Suite which includes many design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Users can either pay for the Creative Cloud which includes all the apps or pay for them individually which costs more (Adobe, 2024). Many online classes or universities also require payment to learn the software. If people can’t afford to take these courses, they are at a much higher disadvantage than those who can. For unemployed people searching for jobs, paying for multiple subscriptions takes a toll on them financially. If universities do not provide access for students, they would have to make these expensive payments on top of their tuition out of their pocket. At
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118:. Both Earle and Coats produced varying effects from the styling and colors. They each brought a never-before-seen artistic skill when designing the backgrounds that many modern-day artists refer back to. For example, Earle produced the “magical, medieval look” (Eyvind Earle– Official Site, n.d.) that is in Sleeping Beauty and Claude produced “stunning watercolor background paintings in Pinocchio (Walt Disney Archives, 2018). These new standards elevated the experience of audience members as the atmosphere and general feel of the film were improved.
196:. In an article published on Vice titled “Historial Accuracy Matters in Video Games. Here’s Why”, Kris van der Voorn dives into how the game’s representation of the Gothic cathedral is a huge possibility in rebuilding Notre Dame because of its “unerring accuracy.” From an educational perspective, misrepresentation in games can lead to historical misunderstandings and distortions. It would provide false information that impressionable young children and adults may perceive as truth.
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Michael’s sells supplies at a relatively affordable price. However, small costs add up quickly can result in individuals being severely financially compromised
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