Modelmaking: Image & Film Research

Visual research is a process of information discovery where the desired outcome is image-based instead of text-based. This is a part of both written and design work. 

Images and video appear easy to find and access, with huge amounts available through online platforms such as YouTube or Pinterest. Using media sourced from platforms like these remains complicated and centres around questions of transparency, trust and context. 

The Library can provide you with access to a wide range of image and audiovisual resources, useful for the process of visual research, providing you with inspiration and ideas to inform your work. 

Artstor
High-resolution image database, including artworks, photographs, illustrations, and graphic design collections.

Stash Media
Showcases motion design, visual effects, animation and VFX projects, including TV and cinema advertising, title and broadcast designs, brand films, game trailers and exclusive interviews. Access is on-campus only.

VADS (Visual Arts Data Service) 
A gateway to digital images for use in art education, covering applied arts, architecture, design, fine art and media. Includes images from MoDiP.

Stan Winston School of Character Arts

Tutorial collection for learning the art & technology of character creation from award-winning industry professionals, teaching you a vast range of skills and techniques, from big budget cinematic approaches to DIY methods. Contact library@aub.ac.uk from your AUB email account for the username and password.

LinkedIn Learning

Training videos that cover a wide range of software, from 3D animation to web development. Includes support on all Adobe products, Maya, Unreal, and more, alongside courses on topics such as character design.

Adam Savage's Tested

Adam Savage's YouTube channel explores all areas of making including industrial and special effects design.

A History of the World in 100 Objects

Radio program using objects of ancient art, industry, technology, and arms as an introduction to how material culture shaped human history.

Dezeen Design Movies

A selection of design movies from Dezeen.

The Library provides access to thousands of films, documentaries and programmes through our video streaming services:

Box of Broadcasts

TV and radio programmes from over 60 channels. You can find some good design documentaries in this BoB Playlist. 

Kanopy

Streamable documentaries, world cinema and classic film. Kanopy lists its design documentaries on this page.