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Apple Mac Pro Desktop (Two 3.2 GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon Processors, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, 16x SuperDrive)Apple Mac Pro Desktop (Two 3.2 GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon Processors, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, 16x SuperDrive)
This is going a little bit overboard but hey in the world of computer graphics you can never have enough power to push the pixels! This powerhouse is more than enough to tackle jobs, I need this one and in a few months I am getting it.
Apple Wireless Pro KeyboardApple Wireless Pro Keyboard
Buy used from: $119.99
It allows me to be free with space.
Apple Cinema 30-inch HD Flat-Panel DisplayApple Cinema 30-inch HD Flat-Panel Display
Buy new: $1,697.00 / Used from: $1,399.00
Just what the doctor ordered as far as screen realestate goes. This I plan on getting to.
Apple Cinema 23-inch HD Flat-Panel DisplayApple Cinema 23-inch HD Flat-Panel Display
Buy used from: $519.00
This display makes digital painting more fun and much easier on the eyes.
Wacom Intuos3 SE 9x12 - Special EditionWacom Intuos3 SE 9x12 - Special Edition
Very helpful! I don't know what I would do without it?
Wacom Intuos 3 12X19 For WidescreenWacom Intuos 3 12X19 For Widescreen
Very helpful too!
Wacom Technology - ACCESSORY, INTUOS 3 GRIP PEN FOR (ZP501E)Wacom Technology - ACCESSORY, INTUOS 3 GRIP PEN FOR (ZP501E)
Buy new: $74.79
The KISS principle (acronym for "Keep It Simple, Stupid") states that design simplicity should be a key goal and unnecessary complexity avoided. So this little gem of a pen is a perfect example.
Wacom Intuos3 Five-button Mouse - mouse ( ZC100 )Wacom Intuos3 Five-button Mouse - mouse ( ZC100 )
Buy new: $63.76 / Used from: $59.99
Plain and simple but very efficient. Again the KISS principle. I don't like the clicking noise the buttons make though?
Wacom Cintiq 6D Art Pen - digitizer pen ( ZP-600 )Wacom Cintiq 6D Art Pen - digitizer pen ( ZP-600 )
Buy new: $62.95
It has a few different tricks up it's sleeve.
Wacom Techno Cintiq 21UX 21-Inch Interactive Pen Display PC Tablet With Pen and SoftwareWacom Techno Cintiq 21UX 21-Inch Interactive Pen Display PC Tablet With Pen and Software
Buy new: Too low to display
This is sweet! I've got play on it more often though.
invisibleSHIELD for the Wacom Cintiq 21UX (Screen)invisibleSHIELD for the Wacom Cintiq 21UX (Screen)
Buy new: $50.30
LaCie d2 Quadra 301110U 500 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard DriveLaCie d2 Quadra 301110U 500 GB eSATA/FireWire800/FireWire400/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Buy used from: $124.99
Awesome HD!
LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800 Desktop External Hard Drive 301199ULaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800 Desktop External Hard Drive 301199U
Awesome!
Blackmagic HDLink - Video converter - NTSC, PALBlackmagic HDLink - Video converter - NTSC, PAL
Very useful. I need it.
Panasonic Pro AG-HVX200 3CCD P2/DVCPRO 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 13x Optical Zoom (16GB P2 Included)Panasonic Pro AG-HVX200 3CCD P2/DVCPRO 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 13x Optical Zoom (16GB P2 Included)
Buy new: $5,099.95
The King of video cameras as far as I'm concerned, I need it for capturing photographic plates to integrate 3D effects.
Adobe Photoshop CS2 [OLD VERSION]Adobe Photoshop CS2 [OLD VERSION]
Buy used from: $649.00
I still use it.
Corel Painter X [OLD VERSION]Corel Painter X [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $179.99 / Used from: $165.99
Official software used by "Ryan Church" concept artist for LucasFilm you can find more about him on his web site www.ryanchurch.com or www.thegnomonworkshop.com/gallery/church.html or www.starwars.com/bio/ryanchurch.html
Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Production Premium [Mac] [OLD VERSION]Adobe Creative Suite CS3 Production Premium [Mac] [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $1,962.00 / Used from: $1,497.00
I need. This is an incredible software package all wrapped into one! Santa, you know where I live...
Apple Final Cut Studio 2 (Mac) [Old Version]Apple Final Cut Studio 2 (Mac) [Old Version]
Buy used from: $600.00
I need. This is also an incredible software package all wrapped into one!
Apple Shake 4 Mac OS XApple Shake 4 Mac OS X
I still use it. And it is still used among pros in the Industry today. Although After Effects, Nuke and Fusion are taking the lead.
Maya 7 the Worls Most Powerful Integrated 3d Modeling , Animation , Rendering Solution Maya 7 EducationMaya 7 the Worls Most Powerful Integrated 3d Modeling , Animation , Rendering Solution Maya 7 Education
I prefer Maya 2008 Unlimited but this was the only Maya software amazon had in there list.
VMware Fusion [OLD VERSION]VMware Fusion [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $54.99 / Used from: $22.75
I need this to switch back and forth between software like ZBrush 3 and to integrate with others that use PC's.
ColorVision Spyder2 Express Win/MacColorVision Spyder2 Express Win/Mac
Buy used from: $50.00
This is handy for printing.
Pantone huey Pro MEU113Pantone huey Pro MEU113
Buy new: $79.99 / Used from: $90.00
D70 Digital Camera (Body Only)D70 Digital Camera (Body Only)
Buy used from: $240.00
I use this to shoot and capture photographic plates to integrate 3D models and for matte painting camera projections.
Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)Nikon D200 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Buy new: $1,169.00 / Used from: $600.00
I would like to upgrade to this?
Nikon D3 FX 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - includes Mack 3-Year Diamond WarrantyNikon D3 FX 12.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) - includes Mack 3-Year Diamond Warranty
Hmmm? Someday maybe? but right now $5000 is just too much for only 2MP's more than the D200.
Hoodman HD-300VIDEO Hood for 2.5-Inch to 3-Inch 16x9 HD LCD ScreensHoodman HD-300VIDEO Hood for 2.5-Inch to 3-Inch 16x9 HD LCD Screens
Buy new: $20.37
Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens with hood for Nikon-D DSLR CamerasTamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens with hood for Nikon-D DSLR Cameras
Buy new: $455.29
Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR CamerasSigma 24-60mm f/2.8 EX DG IF Aspherical Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Buy new: $699.95
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR CamerasSigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Buy used from: $124.95
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Aspherical Large Aperture  Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR CamerasSigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 DG Aspherical Large Aperture Zoom Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras
Buy used from: $149.00
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLRSigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR
Buy new: $419.00
Sigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS (Optical Stabilizer) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasSigma AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS (Optical Stabilizer) Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $370.95
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLRSigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC HSM Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR
Buy new: $369.00 / Used from: $329.00
Tamron Autofocus 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR CamerasTamron Autofocus 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II Macro Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $289.00 / Used from: $209.99
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX AF Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Digital CamerasTokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX AF Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Digital Cameras
Buy new: $495.95