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GDC 2012

In my mind GDC has always seemed  inconvenient  because it was too far away (I know it is further for many) and/or other things were going on. This year was a little different because I been doing freelance and looking for full time employment. Too say the least I was a little more motivated to gather some funds and head off to GDC with a stack of resumes and a smile.

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Off Book: Video Games | PBS Arts

An interesting look into the world of games and how they are changing.

3ds Max Unwrap Tools – TexTools

TexTools

For the past few months I have been using TexTools and really enjoy the improvements they add to Max’s default UV tools. I highly recommend them so read more and install them.

TIP: Disable Windows 7 Tablet PC Settings

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If you use a Wacom on Windows 7 then you have probably been battling the  windows table settings. The battle includes a circular mouse cursor when you click the pen to the tablet and in Photoshop not behaving correctly (ie: right click not working, sensitivity not behaving as expected, etc…).

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Train Model

A few years back I had the opportunity to work with Jacob Patrick on a train model for a TV show idea of his. I had forgot about this until I came across an old email. The animation rig was done be Raveen Rajadoral. Read more about it and see renders here. Enjoy…

 

 

Tribute Video : MX vs. ATV / Rainbow Studios

Fans are amazing and it is great when they show appreciation with a montage set to Johnny Cash = awesome:

MX vs. ATV Alive – Red Bull Video

TIP: Photoshop CS4 / CS5 Layer Drag

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In CS4 I have been using the default doc window feature which keeps things organized. However, I also find that it to be frustrating because I often want to move a layer from one PS file to another but it was not that easy… or was it? 

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Website update

MX vs ATV Alive

Another website update. I have added wire-frames and texture images from the game MX vs. ATV Alive.

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