I like the idea of
being able to create
and modify, to put something
in a new situation or create a
reality that’s appropriate, while still
making it as realistic as possible. I have
created movie posters with the faces of
my friends, recreated old paintings with
people from my family, and imagined
scenes following an idea. I also like to
create designs according to people’s
requests, which leads me to places and
worlds I would never had discovered
with pictures that I chose. This is the
part I like most, because I don’t know
where my inspiration will lead me. To
realize the universe of somebody else is
fascinating because it allows you to go
into their world and create it for him or
her. It is the most beautiful of presents.
For my work in 3D I use modeling
and rendering software such as
3ds Max, Maya, ZBrush, Blender,
LightWave, Combustion, Unity, ShiVa,
and Mudbox. For 2D, I use Photoshop,
Flash, Dreamweaver, Vegas Studio,
After Effects, and Illustrator. With
photomontage, there is no limit — just
you and your desires! I hope you will
want to go to my universe and discover
it with me.
Melanie can be contacted on Facebook:
Facebook.com/Réeartiste-photomontage
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