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Matt Ebb - 2010-04-22 23:14:39

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News: 2.5 DVD Update
Blender Newbies 3D Video Tutorials (Learn to Create 3D Graphics with Blender!) - 2010-04-22 21:46:00

Hello there! It's been a while since my last post!

I've been busily working on the BlenderNewbies 2.5 DVD. I've gotten a lot of Reference videos recorded and have been able to draft out some cool project ideas. However, I've come to realize that 2.5 isn't quite ready for solid documentation. It's still Alpha software so, no surprise there!

More info on Blender 2.5 development...

I had hoped that my waiting so long before starting the dvd project would have me be more in line with the development cycle. But, Blender is constantly changing at this point and I can see that some of my Reference videos will have to be redone. It's no problem, though, because all of the videos that have been recorded are still in their unedited state to help minimize the amount of double work.

I must say that the developers are doing an incredible job and every day Blender grows stronger and more stable. It's just not strong and stable enough, yet. Most of the development is focused on supporting the Sintel Open Movie project so a lot of features and issues aren't a top priority at this point.

So, my initial dvd release date of May 7th cannot be met. I don't want to release a dvd based on Alpha software, and maybe not even Beta software. I want this dvd package to be as strong and reliable as possible. I apologize for any delays, but I'm sure you understand. The good news is that this allows me to refine things even more and produce a better learning resource!

I'll keep the 5% discount in effect until the dvd is released. Thanks again to all of the pre-orders as they have made my continuing efforts possible. If you're interested in the dvd, please consider ordering while the 5% discount is in effect.

Also, I'll be creating some short tutorials to help breathe some life into the site. I've had a bit of tunnel vision while focusing on the dvd to the point where I almost forgot I have a website! D'oh!

technorati tags: Blender3D, 3D, graphics, Blender tutorials

Rum and Peepers - Chat with Steve Ogden Part III
processdiary.com - 2010-04-22 21:06:00

Hey there guys. A SPECIAL BONUS episode this week, followed immediately next week with its conclusion. I visited the U.S last month, and while passing through Baltimore, I dropped in on Steve Ogden - creator of Moon Town, Croaker's Gorge (see pic) and one of the masterminds behind Wishtales.

From Blogger Pictures

We spoke over two evenings, and discussed in intricate depth our respective stories: where they are in the production timeline; plans and format of release; differences and similarities; summaries of storyline - all with a healthy dose of geeky TV show and movie talk.

If you haven't listened already, the first two parts of this chat are available on Steve's Braincast feed: Part 1# Part 2# So go ahead and listen to those before you indulge in the fireside chat, complete with a glass of rum and soundtrack of peepers.





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Rum and Peepers – Chat with Steve Ogden Part III
processdiary.com - 2010-04-22 21:06:00

Hey there guys. A SPECIAL BONUS episode this week, followed immediately next week with its conclusion. I visited the U.S last month, and while passing through Baltimore, I dropped in on Steve Ogden - creator of Moon Town, Croaker's Gorge (see pic) an

Summer Internships Open
Tube - Epic Production Notes - 2010-04-22 17:27:33

Calling all students (18+) and recent graduates:

Applications are open to join the team for summer internships, hosted by the very cool Bit Films Incubator Program at Hampshire College, Massachusetts.

Helmed by Chris Perry, formerly of Pixar and Rhythm & Hues, the program draws together a number of interesting projects and a lot of talent, so although the internships are unpaid, it promises to be a very stimulating and fruitful space.

The internship period runs from June 1 through September 3. Please note that applications are due (via email) no later than Monday May 3, 2010 at 5pm (EDT). (EST)

More information at Bit Films. Still have questions? Comment!

Shoot holes in Big Buck Bunny
BlenderNation - 2010-04-22 12:26:07

The HTML5 specification offers some nifty new possibilities for video manipulation. This is probably amazingly boring for most people here, but here’s a cool example: Blow up Big Buck Bunny in your browser! (You’ll need a modern browser to be able to see this).

graphicall: Announcement: downloads are working again, sorry for any inconveniences, a better GraphicAll.org is on the making :)
Twitter / graphicall - 2010-04-22 10:21:09

graphicall: Announcement: downloads are working again, sorry for any inconveniences, a better GraphicAll.org is on the making :)

Libre Graphics Meeting 2010 is close, don’t miss it
BlenderNation - 2010-04-22 06:00:49

The annual Libre Graphics Meeting conference is getting really close now. The event is taking place May 27-30 In Brussels, in De Pianofabriek. The Blender community might be interested in attending it for a number of reasons.

Modeling an Easy Chain
Blender Cookie - 2010-04-22 01:38:27

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial we have some fun and show you how to create an easy chain with nothing more than a single link, a array modifier and a curve modifier. Then we take it a bit further and show you the process of using the freshly created chain in a simple scene. Note: [...]

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