Merry Christmas!

I just want to send a Merry Christmas out to everybody today! Or if you don't celebrate it, Happy Holidays! I hope everybody is having an epic break. =D

Cheers!

Marlon and Winnitron in Free Press

Congrats to Marlon and the Winnitron team - featured in today's Winnipeg Free Press!

Twice as good!

Lets make this blog for both sections. Further network development, information resources and cool art are the likely result.

If you know any of the section one peoples email, please invite/introduce them, or send the email to me and I will.

Ths is what I SHOULD have done for the DMT tutorial presentation...(may be unsuitable for some viewers)

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Yes it's old, yes it's rusty, but make no mistake, it WILL eat you.

Day

Night

During Construction Phase

How Fun Was it to Extract Waterfalls?!? Blargh!!

Came out quite nicely, if I do say so meself =3 I'd love to see everyone's matte paintings!! :D

So if I got this straight...

I just want to make sure the dates on the right-hand side are still accurate.

History Test - 1PM in Theatre on Tuesday?
Matte Painting - due by 1PM on Tuesday?
Website Final - due by Wednesday at Midnight? (basically 11:59:59PM on Tuesday)

Are these correct? Thanks!

History Exam

Hey hey you cool cats, you!! I just wanted to tell everyone GOOD LUCK on that crazy exam!! We're all going to do well =3

Punch Out

So instead of doing homework yesterday, I rented Punch Out for the Wii and was really impressed by the character animation they had in the game. All the characters have tons of personality. Something i would like to strive for in my 3D animation. So it seems like my non-homework time turned out to be a study period of good animation. I thought i would share.

If you liked Punch Out for the NES or SNES, then this is pretty much just a polished graphical update which i am totally okay with. Though, the new bad guy The Disco Kid seems like a very forced entry into the Punch Out roster.

Click here for a video review of the game.

Writing FTW!

Hmmm, the test material, I think it's on adcracker...what's the password again? hehe (priv msg me plz)



Please confirm,
is this what we need to study

Adcracker Planning section:
1.How to create an ad strategy
2.How to write an ad/communication plan

and MAYBE he will test us on the ...CLIENT AND AGENCY power point?! I hope not, it's a bit complicated.

Hi there...

Can anyone tell me how to make photoshop not crash at the first sight of my targa file (matte painting assignment)?

=)

Check out this typeface!

I was driving home today and this little gem caught my eye, but for the wrong reasons. xD It's made up of individual records. Real ones too, not printed or anything.

As a friend of mine put it, "clever, but in a cheap and nasty way."

First!

Internet commenter business meeting;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzgEi_u9-88

my version of FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

spoooooky

Oops

Sorry if any of you have noticed the missing dates on the homework list. I will fill them in soon.

Sketchbook Assignment?

I neglected to write down what we had to do on Thursday, so I apologize for asking.

What were the three things we had to do for this week? Thanks! =D

video file formats

quick question y'all.. what were the export settings forde wanted us to use for the lighting assignment videos?

thanks, graeme

How to Texture in Maya!

Since Mike still hasn't put up a tutorial on texturing objects in Maya, I've written a quick tut for you guys :)

Texturing in Maya
Can stay in “Polygons”

Menu >> Window >> Rendering Editors >> Hypershade

Right click on the object “Assign New Material”
A window will pop up titled “Assign New Material”

Click on “Surface” (under the Maya menu = You’ll see main menus here, Favorites and Maya)

A list of basic Materials will come up – The main ones that you’ll want to be working with are:
Lambert – Average material, slight matte.
Blinn – Average material, yet slightly shiny.

Select (one of them):

Go into your Hypershade window, Under the “Materials” tab, you’ll see a new material, named “blinn1” or “lambert1,” etc. If you right click on the material, select “Rename” – you can rename the texture, to make this easier to find later on, if the Materials palette becomes cluttered with numerous textures.

Make sure [texture you want to work with] is selected, and it can be altered in Maya’s Attribute Editor. Next, we’re going to add a JPG to create a texture ☺

In the Attribute’s Editor, there are MANY options of things that you can do here.
1. Under Common Material Attributes
2. Left click on the Black and White checkered square that’s situated to the far left of the Color slider option
3. Another little window will come up, titled “Create Render Node”
4. Click on the box option (on the Right Side) that says “File”
5. Go BACK to the Attribute Editor, under the tab section that reads “File Attributes”
6. Click on the little yellow file folder icon on the Right Side of the “Image Name” option
7. Locate your JPG or texture file on your computer – Select “Yah Import That!!”

And there you have it – the Material you created is now textured with the JPG/image you created yourself ☺ Happy Rendering!

jQuery Assignment

Can anyone tell me, if they have their jQuery working, what plugin they are using?

I've tried two different plugins, and done everything right to my knowledge (one I showed Alicia stumped her) and I have no clue what I'm doing wrong.

I'm worried I won't find a working plugin by Wednesday. Can anyone name me a plugin that's working for them, as a backup plan?

Thanks!

Unity Tutorial!

Hey you!

Ever wanted to learn Unity, that snazzy new-fangled whizbang game maker but don't know how to code? Have no fear!

Just click on over to this here link for some pretty easy beginner tutorials.

Oh, you might want to download the actual program too which is completely and utterly free. Except for the really fancy stuff which you probably won't use. Go here for that: http://unity3d.com/

Drawing measurements

What's up with this guy?

Check out this video. Man, this guy's really out there.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5bpl0g0TMk&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL


Gilles

Simpsons Character Write Up

Is there any specific things Kent wanted for this assignment besides being 1-2 pages? I've written something up, but I'm kind of afraid I missed something critical.

Thanks for any help! =)

Sketchbook

Sketchbook Character "Nidge"

requested Still Life/Value Drawing ref.photos

Did I miss anything big today?

Hey guys. As you probably know I was missing from classes today. Long story short, my stomach was feeling like crap yesterday and got worse last night and just felt it was better for me to stay home and rest.

So did I miss anything big in classes today? Handouts etc. I really appreciate any information shared back to me.

Also, just a shoutout to Vanessa - for letting me email her so I could let the instructors know I'm sick. Thank you so much.

And a shoutout for Kathy and Reema for getting the script printed and handed in for me.

You guys are all awesome, best class ever.

Sad sad film

sup yo, here's my video..... don't rate or comment cuz I already know what you're thinking... epic acting skillz

Drat!

I rode my bike for 1/2 hour in the rain to get to work, and 1/2 back, which adds up to about 3 hours that my feet were soaking wet. The end result, was me, not wanting to step back out in the rain. Sorry I missed the get-together. If you want to see what I did at work check the new link ("cool art" on the right sidebar)"The Elves Workshop".

Seamless Tiles

Hi all :)

If anyone's interested in seamless tiles (for textures, patterns, etc), this site is the greatest!!
Filter Forge

Color Correction to All Clips?

Does anyone remember how to add the same color correction to more than one clip at a time in Final Cut Pro?

1/3

This is part of a seating room at the Fort Garry Hotel, I submitted it as one of 3 possible rooms to model in 3d. I think it's pretty cool looking with the weird/spooky face on the fireplace. =)

My DMT Test Result

I had to do a over the shoulder graphic for the Nobel Peace Prize drama going on involving Liu Xiaobo. Here is what came of it! I incorporated a map of China (with irrelevant geography fading to the left), the flag of China, Liu himself and the prize too. I also changed the blue template graphics to red, and made it "World" news instead of just "News" news. I hope you guys like it!

Need sounds for your video? Check out this link!

Hey folks,

I know a lot of you are working on your videos for Forde and maybe can't or don't want to make your own sound effects. This is why Freesound.org exists!

The sound effects made on this website are recorded and uploaded by users and are completely and utterly free to use. I think if you were to use any of them on a commercial project, you just have to make sure you site the users who uploaded the sounds, but i don't think you need to worry about that for school projects.

http://www.freesound.org

Would I get fired from the TV station for this?

Just Wondering. =P

nonrepresentational

Lorem Ipsum

Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of ethics, very popular during the Renaissance.

sketchbook monster!

"expressively" drawn still life.

WFTW: Branding Assignment

UPDATE!

Finally heard back from Kent today, regarding tomorrow's Branding assignment.

• Approximately 3-5 pages (guideline)
• 1.5 Spacing is fine

Don't forget to wrap everything up in a nice report cover!! :) Have a good day, crew!

____________________________

Did Kent mention whether or not double spacing or single spacing is to be used for our written portion of the WFTW assignment? (Btw, it was mildly amusing trying to Google "double spacing for presentations," I learned quickly that "double rainbow" guy is taking the lead for Google's primary hit for "double..." ...and yes, I caved and finally watched it X/)

I am interested in knowing out of possible spacing options, if he explained the other day in class, which format is acceptable.

As well, in case you didn't grab this puppy off the server, he showed us the evaluation sheet he'll be using to grade us on our oral presentations. Download it here: Eval.pdf

If anyone's curious about making presentations (as am I), I found a few great resources on the web.... after filtering out Mr. Sobbing Rainbow Man.

• Tips on Making a PowerPoint Presentation (Downloadable PPT Slideshow)
• PowerPoint Presentation in 5 Minutes - (Too funny not to share)
• Write an In-Class Presentation
  

In closing, this is the cutest image I've ever seen in my life :3

Rotoscoping

The moveie "Waking Life" is a must-see in my opinion, but "Waltz with Bashir" is great too!

Space-Ship (Sketchbook Oct7th)

Chairs (for reference if you want to do a couple drawings at home. I suggesst using photoshop on my mediocre photography/composition).

Card sorts and content design meeting @ 10 am in the "Commons" room.

Check out My Channel

Hey guys just thought I'd promote my youtube channel. Don't expect too much and try not to watch the crappy ones but I'd really appreciate it if you guys check some out and let me know what you think.

LINK IS HERE!!!

This link takes you to one of the many drawing scools in Korea:

http://search.daum.net/search?w=vclip&q=%B5%AB%BB%FD&nil_profile=jockeytop

What to Expect This Week

Monday: Your scouting video assignment will be due in by 9:30AM in the drop box for Forde Oliver.
Prepare to show progress for your Personal Icon to Chris Pointon, and to present your compositional dot assignment to the class.

Tuesday: Continuing work on your 3D object model.

Wednesday: Web Development Test (if anyone wants to study together during a lunch break or Tuesday after 3D Animation class, let me know!)
In-class Review of what we've covered in History of Graphic Design.

Thursday: No class for Interface & Navigation, but the door will be open.
Your chair drawings and your sketchbook assignment (as always) will be due.

Friday: Your Personal Icon for Basics of Form is due, so make sure it's complete!

We have next Monday off for Thanksgiving.

Cheers everyone!

I spoke to Kent from WFTW

He said assignment 2 will be due after Thanksgiving!
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Now, if I can just figure out Final Cut Pro...

The WINNITRON 1000!

Hey guys,

Lots of you have heard this already, but i want to make sure as many people as possible find out about this. Especially fellow Red River students. Share this with your friends!

I've been collaborating with local game designers and all round cool guys Alec Holowka and Noel Berry on a fantastic new project called The WINNITRON 1000!

It's in beta stage right now, we've got the computer and controls up and running but it's basically going to be a full-fledged indie games arcade cabinet that can update it's game library wirelessly and allow up to two-players to compete simultaneously!

We're also hosting a jam to make games for the Winnitron right here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. If you are a motivated artist, coder, or musician interested in helping out, check out the full release on Alec's blog.

...Dots...

The end of our 5th week approaches...I wonder when we'll get to work with squares?! lol
Comments, critiques and etc are welcome and appreciated =3

Sketchbook Character

"Salamac in human form"

Collage - Random Obsurdities

"Dive, Mr. Pickles, dive!! .... Maybe turn on the faucet on her forehead?!"
...I got nuthin =3

I'm thinking I missed some people.

Please invite or tell me who we missed.

Also, if the invite fails, let someone know so we can re-send.

Collage "Falling into Place"

The hero of this tale has fallen from the tower where his love betrayed him (by falling in love with the moon).

The eel-like creature is an Olm. It can breath through its skin, gills, or nose, has no eyes, uses electricity to navigate, and is an older species than a T-Rex. It is coming to save the hero from impending doom. The ancient toothless Damien Hirst Shark is coming to feed, but (just in time) the Olm carries our hero down to the lost city of atlantis, where he learns the secret ways, and discovers his true identity.

=P

Collages!

Hey gang,

This blog's gonna be pretty handy. I already used the homework due date stuff on the right to plan my day. Though, now i'm procrastinating by writing this post. :)

Thought it might be fun to showcase stuff on this here blog. I'd like to see what you guys have come up with for the Intro to DMT collage thing. Here's mine:

Links to More Free Content

I love these places =3 ..Was selling at Rendo, once upon a time..but on the marketing end, they're douche bags, so I'm happy to stay as a customer.

Renderosity
Daz3D
RuntimeDNA
Content Paradise

Happy rendering!

Free 3D Content!

Hello on a Tuesday evening! Who wants to check out some humanistic polys for FREE?!--My favorite "f" word =3

This 3D content can be uploaded into Maya. I've been working with these figures for some time now (alot of you may all ready know about these, but I like to share!), to create CG artwork, example of my renders (postwork in Photoshop CS2.0).

One thing I like about viewing pre-made polys, is that it gives me a good opportunity to study the angles, shapes and figures in detail...without banging my head against a wall, trying to figure out how to perfect models right off the hop.

DAZ3D Free Figures:

Click the links to go to the DAZ3D web site, sign up with a free account and take advantage of their happy free goodies!

Victoria 2.0
Michael 4.0
David
Stephanie Petite 3.0
The Kids 4.0

Now, these files are all fully sculpted, rigged, and come with skin textures. They can be tweaked for animations in Maya.

To bring up the poly objects in Maya, follow these happy steps =3

>> Once all files are downloaded, run the installers
>> They're going to ask for a folder destination; I always download to desktop so I'll find them more easily
>> You should see a few folders on your desktop>> Go into Maya - Up at the top menu, click on:
>> File >> Import >> (Runtime folder) >> Geometries > Click on files that ends in *.OBJ ... (except for that null.obj file...I don't know what the crap the point is for that!!)

And voila.

Funny Maya Tutorial

-haha

Greetings!

I'm having troubles getting to "adcracker.net" can somone give me the proper/full address? I can add it as a link then (the one up right now is error404).

Welcome to the D.M.Tech (Blog) 2010-2012

Hopefully we can us this blog to communicate about school, and figure things out with a bit of a collective advantage. I think it would be good to sort of team up a bit, and go beyond what is expected of us, in terms of cohesion and production. In other words, we could learn from each others strengths, contributions and opinions/ideas. We could occaisinally post finished assignments and create a model for viewing our classes's work online.

Sounds cool huh?

=P