Did my bi-yearly check on Blender to see if a simplified customizable interface has been implemented yet. Looks like another open source movie is also in the works. This one’s called Durian… like the funky/stinky pod fruit**? No associate intended, I hope.
Blender has some training DVDs coming that look presented, assuming as much work was [...]
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Venom’s Lab – Blender Training DVD Teaser
November 7, 2009 – 1:36 pm
The Monk and The Fish
October 29, 2009 – 8:40 am
A classically animated short created by Michael Dudok De Wit. Simple yet beautiful. Powerful use of the music to tell the story. If you like this short and can handle seeing something a little more simple, Father & Daughter is also worth checking out.
Thanks to Des Duggan for getting me to check this out.
District 9
October 28, 2009 – 10:20 am
District 9 was a significant film for me for a few different reasons.
Efficient use of effects. It’s not just what you can do, but how you use it.
Story with meaning. In a time where films rarely follow their core message… it’s refreshing to see an exception (including Pixar).
I was almost lucky [...]
Ted Talk on Motivation
October 25, 2009 – 10:08 pm
Does dangling the carrot really help motivation? NO.
[thx Dan Lyle]
More Houdini Created Environments
September 11, 2009 – 6:52 pm
Although I do update my “Recent Thoughts” (forwards from my identi & twitter feeds), I shouldn’t let me think that can be considered “keeping my website updated”. Because it’s not.
I just ran across this video at odforce.net. A VERY slick road generator. Now what CAN’T this program do.
Machanical Beasts
June 14, 2009 – 10:48 pm
Yes yes… slacking on the blog updates, but I should defend myself a little as there have been info links appearing on the sidebar, just no full-on entries. I won’t bother throwing the “I’ve been busy” excuse at you… ok, yes I will. Next week is a big week. Big… HUGE… MASSIVE!
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Almost as big [...]
The Escapist on Fallout 3
May 23, 2009 – 12:47 am
I received Fallout 3 free with my PS3 console deal… the “Collectors Edition” that is.
I’ve put just under 10 hours into the game and although the new turn-based like targeting system (aka “VAT) is pretty satisfying, the game is pretty repetitive. Glad I took the time to play it as now I’m more sure [...]
Ricardo Semler’s talk at MIT
May 19, 2009 – 1:07 pm
Semler is one hell of an inspiration entrepreneur. He took his father’s company and converted it into a democratic workplace. Workers vote for who their boss is. The company’s records are open to all employees to view (including the salaries of fellow coworkers). You get the idea.
They have finally made this talk available in a [...]
This one time…
May 12, 2009 – 2:57 pm
“This One Time…”
By Nelson Boles
This one time… from nelson boles on Vimeo.
Thanks to S. Clee for this one.
Windosill – A Dynamic Playground
May 10, 2009 – 8:39 pm
When 2D feels this close to 3D… er… it is 2D isn’t it?
Patrick Smith, creator of VectorPark, has a new game called Windosill. Procedurally animated characters look over you as you move your little cloud puffing cart through physically dynamic worlds that blur the line between 2D & 3D.
If that didn’t make sense, just do [...]
