Reference Page
My small collection of different sites and resources that I've found useful over the years. I will update and change these items as new technologies and tools come and go.
Software
Adobe Alternatives
A list of either free or low cost software recommendations for people trying to avoid using the Adobe Creative suite and don't like subscription software.
3D Design
Index of Refraction List (IOR)
This is a list of hundreds of materials and their associated IOR values. This can be very useful when rendering accurate materials in your 3d application.
3D Design
Textures
Offers digital pictures of fabrics, wood, metal, bricks, plastic, and many more. Extreamly useful when creating custom textures for your 3d models and compositing work.
3D Design
Subdivision Step-Down Guide
This is a simple chart I created to help 3d modelers with reducing or adding detail to their subdivision surface 3d models.
Web Design
Can I use
Provides up-to-date browser support tables for support of front-end web technologies on desktop and mobile web browsers.
Web Design
Coolors
Wonderful site to generate, share, and explore different color palettes for any project. Useful for web design, traditional art, 3d, etc.
General
How Secure is My Password?
Everyone should be using strong pass phrases these days. How secure is yours?
Stock Illustration
undraw
Browse and download a large collection of open-source illustrations that you can customize.
Reference Photos
Star Wars Reference Photos
These are my personal photographs taken at the Star Wars model exhibit in Philadelphia in 2008.
Typography & Design
Practical Typography
Compresensive, freely readable, web book that covers typography in great detail.
General
Copy, Paste, Character
Easily find and copy all of those hard to remember unusual characters.
View all of our design and gaming products - both free and paid.
