When I first started dabbling in digital photography, beyond just snapping pictures on my phone, I was immediately confronted with the idea of ‘photo correction.’ It sounded so… official. Like a magic wand that would instantly transform my amateur shots into something magazine-worthy. My initial expectation was that applying some pre-set filters or running a…
The Electronic Publishing Technician Practical Exam: More Than Just Clicking Buttons Getting the ‘Electronic Publishing Technician’ (전자출판기능사) certification felt like a necessary step, especially after seeing how many industry pros seemed to have it. The practical exam, in particular, was something I’d heard mixed reviews about. Some said it was a breeze if you’d done…
Okay, so you need a logo. Maybe it’s for a new side hustle, a personal project, or even a small business you’re just starting. The internet bombards you with options: slick design platforms promising ‘free logos’, calls to hire expensive agencies, and a million tutorials on ‘how to design your own brand identity’. It’s overwhelming,…
The Allure of AI Illustration The promise of AI illustration tools is incredibly tempting, especially for someone like me, a graphic designer in my early 30s who’s seen the workload involved in traditional illustration. The idea of generating unique characters or even entire scenes with just a few text prompts – like ‘a cozy cafe…
Trying to get professional-looking photos without learning Photoshop yourself? It’s a common dilemma. You’ve seen those stunning wedding photos, perfectly retouched portraits, or even just a passport photo that doesn’t make you look like a wanted criminal. And you think, ‘I could just pay someone for this.’ I’ve been there, and let me tell you,…
Revisiting the Past: Breathing New Life into Faded Photographs There’s a box in my parents’ attic filled with old photos, the kind printed on thick, slightly yellowed paper. They capture moments from my grandparents’ youth, my parents’ wedding, and even my own childhood, but time has taken its toll. Colors have faded, some prints have…
The Allure of Character Illustrations: More Than Just Pretty Pictures There’s a certain charm to character illustrations, isn’t there? Whether it’s a whimsical drawing of a cat, a stylized portrait, or a detailed scene, these visuals have a way of drawing you in. I remember a few years back, our team was working on a…
Getting Started with ZBrush: A Practical Look When I first considered diving into 3D sculpting, ZBrush kept popping up. It’s the industry standard for character modeling, intricate hard-surface designs, you name it. The sheer power and flexibility it offers are undeniable. However, jumping into a program like ZBrush can feel like staring at a mountain….
요즘 AI 기술이 워낙 빠르게 발전하다 보니, 예전 같으면 전문가의 손길이 몇 시간씩 필요했던 작업들이 순식간에 끝날 것처럼 느껴질 때가 많습니다. 특히 일러스트나 로고 같은 이미지를 벡터 파일로 변환하는 벡터 트레이싱 작업도 그런 흐름 속에 있는 것 같아요. AI가 픽셀 이미지를 깔끔한 벡터 라인으로 바꿔준다는 광고나 기술 소개를 보면 혹하지 않을 수 없죠. AI 벡터…
최근 그래픽 디자인 업계에서 SVG와 AI에 대한 논의가 뜨겁습니다. 특히 AI가 SVG 같은 벡터 그래픽을 생성한다는 이야기가 나오면서, 많은 디자이너들이 ‘이거 우리 일자리까지 위협하는 거 아니야?’ 하는 불안감을 느끼는 것 같아요. AI, 정말 그래픽 디자인을 대체할 수 있을까? 결론부터 말하자면, 아직은 아닙니다. 물론 AI 기술은 놀랍도록 발전했고, 텍스트 설명을 기반으로 꽤 그럴듯한 이미지를 만들어내기도 합니다….