This is a collection of links I have found useful, or think others will find useful or interesting related to all things deviantART! If you have any suggestions for more links to add, or if any of the links are broken, feel free to comment on this journal entry and I'll have a look into it
Featured Link
What does anthro really mean? This explanation includes loads of examples, and should clear up any confusion you might have about what belongs in the gallery.
General Art Links
Any links relating to art in the wider world
This news article takes you through the guiding principles of artistic design. Knowing of these principles could help you to create better images yourself, or even give better critique to others in need!
An invaluable news article for anyone who's work has been ripped or exploited commercially. This in-depth piece looks at two cases of art theft from dA and includes a list of resources which should help anyone prevent their work being exploited for others' gain.
Includes a very long list of incredibly useful links to help you improve artistically. The project aims to help you practice your critiquing skills as well as picking up a few useful artistic tips yourself in the process, all whilst helping stop me from committing any future aesthetic crimes against art! For more details, click the link above!
How, What and Why?
Links relating to how to use dA, what there is here and why things are as they are
FAQ LinksA choice selection from dA's extensive FAQs
Ever wondered how you could suggest a Daily Deviation? All the info you need is in this compact and easy to read news article!
For some reason, there are some artists on dA who, despite trying their very hardest, just end up left ignored and alone. Are you one of them? Do you know one? Would you like to help out? This news article tries to analyse why this happens, offers tips on how to avoid being left out and attempts to correct the common mistakes we all make when viewing others' artwork. If you only read one news article this month, make it this one.
dAmn It! is the deviantART messaging network database of stupidity and hilarity in the form of chat quotes submitted by members. Ever said something stupid in dAmn chat? It's probably in here! Also make sure to check out "The LOL Corner", a regular news article featuring the very best dAmnit! submissions. To help you get a flavour, issue 1 of The LOL Corner can be found here!
How do you leave comments? Do you leave comments at all? Are you fed up of comments like "cute", "cool" and "thanks for the fave!" on your own work? Brush up on your own commenting techniques with this news article, and increase your chances of getting meaningful comments back!
Why won't my deviation upload?!!! Well, it could be because of the new file type restrictions placed on some galleries. Get the full details on what can go where in this news article.
What do the AR team actually do? This news article is a good place to start! If this version is a little too over-enthusiastic for you to handle (!) it also contains a link to the older, calmer version of the article.
It may look boring at first glance, but read the titles of some of the tables and graphs and you'll soon realise that this is no ordinary chat room stats page! Who will be the best of the top 25 bucktooth deviants chatting this week?
Free Software
Artistic software available free and legal!
Neither myself nor deviantART, Inc. are responsible for the content of external sites.
Web Browsers
Creative Software
Programming
- Notepad++
A replacement for Notepad, that highlights sections of code to make it easier to edit.
- Programmer's Notepad
Also highlights code for easier editing.
- NVU
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Express Editions
Support a wide variety of programming languages. If you are a university student, you can also get the
full version of Visual Studio 2008 for FREE from
[link] !
- Microsoft XNA Game Studio
Allows you to create games for Windows and the Xbox 360* in one package. Requires MS Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio C# Express Edition 2005, which is also available free from the site.
Xbox 360*
*Free version does not include Xbox 360 debugging tools or XNA Creators Club membership
- Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft's free alternative to Flash for creating web-based applications.
SDK:
Runtimes:
- Game Maker
An easy-to-learn game programming environment for casual and beginner game developers.
Anthro
Links related specifically to the anthro genre of art
dA Anthro gallery director: ^
skifi
EVERYONE should read this news article written by anthro gallery director ^skifi! Packed with information and putting straight what exactly belongs in the Anthro gallery once and for all!
What does anthro really mean? This explanation includes loads of examples, and should clear up any confusion you might have about what belongs in the gallery.
Unfortunately, many people see the furry fandom as an animal-sex-crazed weirdo group who all go around barking and dressing up as giant dogs and wolves and cats and so on... We're not. But what exactly is the furry fandom, and what is the "furry lifestyle"? A well-thought out entry is followed by an interesting round of comments.
Need somewhere to discuss all things anthro? Try the anthro gallery forum! Didn't know it existed? You do now!
Does the forum just not do it for you? Try #IamAnthro, the AR-sponsored anthro chat room for your daily dose of anthro talk!
Looking for a contest to enter? Can't find one that takes your fancy? *anthrochallenge is the home of the Anthro Weekly Challenge - a competition held every week where the theme is chosen by the previous week's winner!
The anthro RP community has it's own official home! Join in through your art contributions, or take part in RP day in the #IamAnthro chat room, held weekly. For more details on exactly what RP is and to find out how you can join in, see the AnthroRP journal!
Other Art Genres
Useful links for those outside anthro
- Film & Animation
We haven't all got a Hollywood budget, so what CAN you use to create a festival-worthy film on just peanuts?
Other Cool Art-Related Links
Other links from the art world that are not to be missed!
Check out this video from YouTube member ElectronicFur. It's about the tale of one dog making his way through a lonely desert when all turns out not quite as it seems...
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