Digital Blasphemy | 3D Wallpaper
Posted on April 18, 2010
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As I mentioned last time, I was working on a spring version of “Canopy Creek” when Vue d’Esprit somehow ate my source file (it would crash whenever I tried to open it). The version I posted on Monday was nice, but I knew it wasn’t completely where I wanted it to be.
I took your comments and I worked up a new version which is now up for your review.
I’ve taken all four season renders and put them together here so you can see them all at once (great idea Tad).
Now to figure out why Vue is so buggy all of a sudden. I suspect that the problem is my 4 year old video card (which lacks Shader 4 compatibility). I was hoping to hold off on buying a new video board until I upgraded my whole system but it looks like I will need to pull the trigger sooner.
I’m thinking another Quadro but I can’t decide between the 3800 and the 4800. I do know that I don’t want to blow $3500 on the 5800. Decisions, decisions…
Posted on April 12, 2010
- I’ve added a spring version of “Canopy Creek” this evening to complete the series. This one needs a bit more work, but unfortunately Vue crashed and now crashes whenever I try to reopen the file. Feel free to check out my first draft while I open my bag of tricks to salvage the situation.
Posted on April 9, 2010
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My gallery on DecalGirl
is now available. If you haven’t heard of DecalGirl, they create reusable plastic “skins” which you can apply to any number of different devices (smartphones, laptops, game consoles and even headphones!) to give it a customized look.
One of the things the drew me to DecalGirl was that, were possible, they create a special wallpaper which creates a seamless look on the device. You can check out some examples in my mock-up gallery on Facebook. Having a proper wallpaper be part of the package fits perfectly with DB’s raison d’etre.
I gave DecalGirl the same ultra hi-res graphics that I use for my poster prints so the wallpapers, though a cropped portion of the whole image, will still look great.
My initial collection contains a few of my very favorite images but I will be adding a whole lot more soon. Feel free to post below if you have questions or comments.
Posted on April 8, 2010
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Back to business. I’ve finally finished the dual and triple screen versions of “At World’s Edge (Spring)“. I rendered it on my alternate box so it took a bit longer than usual.
My new project is still cooking so stay tuned!
Posted on April 7, 2010
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Quick update to my post from 4/6. Zazzle has reinstated my work and Redbubble has tried to clean up the mess caused by a barrage of DB supporters. They’ve deleted the original blog post which accused me of thievery but I haven’t seen an apology of any kind. Bob has been silent since his initial allegation.
Had he written a nice apology I would have been happy let the water drift under the bridge. As it is I have asked Redbubble to remove his two Floating Leaf paintings due to their uncanny similarities to my own work. I made the request last evening and Bob has 4 days to make his case to the admins about why it should stay. It is fortunate for Bob that RedBubble has a more sensible takedown policy than Zazzle.
Lastly, I hope to have the multiscreen version of “At World’s Edge (Spring)” finished shortly and maybe this other render if I can ever get myself happy with it. Stay tuned and thanks for all the support!!
Late Update:Mr. Hall has apologized and I have accepted. As far as I am concerned the case is closed and I am happy to see the end of it. Thanks again for the incredible support. Jessie and I were completely blown away!