In just one month, an incredible team of artists helped me bring this Christmas short film to life. I'm super proud of their work! Check it out and make sure to share it with someone who might enjoy it!
THE FILM: youtu.be/4Udz1goSgEU
#b3d #vfx #animation
@dikko_art did the amazing character modeling, rigging, and animation all inside Blender!
@chamandylife was a huge help in delivering some awesome VFX shots - also made in Blender.
I had a nice chat with @tonroosendaal about when we might see the next VFX-related short film. It has been too long since @Mrdodobird's Tears of Steel!
#bcon22
I never thought I'd stare at reflective surfaces so much in my life. But to be a good VFX artist you need to know how light works in the real world! Here's the tutorial that resulted:
Reflective surfaces can pose a unique challenge when adding realistic VFX into filmed footage. My latest tutorial is deep dive into how to deal with them! Check it out: youtu.be/PVSVVUChRP0
Hey @ryan_connolly, what are the different deliverables/mile markers that you set when developing a story? I'm thinking something more specific than a script/screenplay.
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Want to make your CGI character move? Here are some key concepts to get you started! Thanks again to @ArtFromRachel for the awesome Robot stand-in!
youtu.be/xTMaqtitVHE
All this nice weather in #Milwaukee calls for some robot parkour🤖
Blender is definitely a viable tool for advanced live-action vfx/compositing - full tutorial for this out tomorrow! youtube.com/jacobjholiday
Inspired by my Blender heroes @Mrdodobird @ColinLevy @ThePeterJFrance
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Modeller: This took me months, but it'll be worth it to see my work on the big screen.
Compositor: Yeah about that
Replying to @AuntyDonnaBoys
@AuntyDonnaBoys come grab some ice cream with us before you leave Madison we're buying. Or grab some bevies with the boys, whatever! Stellar show btw
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#GTXmas Day 7. The final day!
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Hey @CaseyNeistat, enjoy this cinematic video I made of your city!
youtube.com/watch?v=rCWPSqQV…
Screw Mental Ray, just started using @arnoldrenderer and will never go back! Love your easy user guide. Thanks for being awesome!
Hey @Griffin! What's your current favorite video gear backpack? Thanks!









