Ballistic Publishing : Printed Inspiration

As the host of the Digital Media Artists \ Los Angeles, I have the opportunity to see some of the best video productions and artistic motion graphics that our industry has to offer when speakers come to our meetings each month. The latest book from Ballistic Publishing is a collection of remarkable and inspirational art  - not just from Hollywood, but around the world. Alone, the book is a piece of art that you can keep on your desk to inspire you daily.

I should note, by way of a disclaimer, that ballistic publishing has been a sponsor of our meeting, offering discounts to members and more. However, the prize books that pass through my hands are always incentive for me to go out and personally purchase their latest release.

This month, Exposé 7 came to me for a book review, not a group prize  -- which meant that I could actually open it and thumb through It before this month's DMALA meeting.

If you're a filmmaker and want to be inspired for what kind of matte painting, character design, or other digital potential is out there - you will find artists with amazing skills from cover to cover. (Of course, you could look at the illustrations on the pages to find inspiration for your next script)

The images in this most current release are phenomenal. With each publication, the team at Ballistic Publishing continues to challenge digital artists, and this series of images from nearly 300 different artists in 51 countries will no doubt both inspire and motivate all who opened its cover.

http://www.ballisticpublishing.com

Ballistic continues to make these books which are not just visual stimulation, a gallery of the top artists around the world, or just an amazing coffee-table art book, but the publication of the Exposé series is an invaluable reference catalog which art directors, production designers, and other digital creatives rely on.

Broken down into several categories throughout the book, you will find images that are both painted traditionally and digitally.

The subject matters range from architecture through wildlife. There are categories of science fiction, abstract design, fantasy, matte painting, storytelling, and product design to name a few. It's important to have a library of inspiration like this -- something you can take in  drafting room, a pitch meeting, or just read on the patio while you're waiting for renders to finish.

Whether you're already a  professional digital artist, or a student, you should visit their website: http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/  for more information, and a glimpse at some of the photos in their latest book.

For instant gratification, the book is carried in bookstores around the world.  Check the locations on the Ballistic site,