Maybe Taking on Unreal Engine
Although I can composite in Blender, Unreal Engine's use in movies and TV has me wondering if it might be a useful -- if excessive -- tool for me to learn.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
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3D Modeling
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Blender Render: The Reconciliation
A horrible explanation of the story behind "The Reconciliation" render, both official and personal.
3D Modeling, Books
Breakdown: Nothing Can Save Us
My usual post-mortem breakdown of my Blender work, this one with a "disturbing image" disclaimer applied.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Up Next?
Thinking about my next Blender project, I wonder if it might not be better suited as a jumping-off point to finally learn Unreal Engine.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling, Video &Amp; Vfx
Throwback to Simpler Times
Two models that I think came out pretty nice, although they won't be used for their original intent.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Ah Yes, My Old Enemy: Lighting
I like the composition. I'm happy with the concept. It's the LIGHTING that I feel ruins the whole project.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Grab Bag for the Week Ending August 16, 2025
Yes, Alien: Earth, but also World of Warcraft returns from cryo, a gripe about complex software without instructions, and Star Citizen's 4.3 patch arrives.
Star Citizen, World Of Warcraft, 3D Modeling, Tv &Amp; Movies
Grab Bag for the Week of April 28, 2025
Oblivion Remastered, V Rising, Humble Choice selections, project updates, and the usual dénouement regarding space sim games, this week in the Grab Bag.
Gaming, 3D Modeling
Grab Bag for the Week of March 2, 2025
Discord Nitro, a Blender holiday, TTRPG organization with Obsidian, and my customary Star Citizen sign-off in this week's Grab Bag.
Gaming, Star Citizen, Ttrpg, 3D Modeling
Dark Hallway - Postmortem
A project taken from a still image in an ad seen in a video.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Forest Watchers - Postmortem
Another Secret World inspired project, this time designed after a real-world property.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Random Stuff for February 11, 2025
3D modeling, development slump, reading time, and why aren't I gaming, dammit?!
Gaming, Editorial, 3D Modeling
Blender Render: The Filth
As per usual, my own postmortem, this one for my first rendered scene.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Addendum - Splat Maps and Megascans
I went back and recreated the shader tree for the canyon, and recorded the node layout for posterity.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Getting There - Rendering with Splat Maps and Megascans
I found a way to use better textures on terrains exported from World Creator and while the renders aren't perfect, they're getting closer.
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
A Casual Compare Between Export Methods - From World Creator to Blender
Generating terrain is fun, but getting into Blender for composition is the important part. World Creator has a direct export to Blender, but is it the best way to do it?
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Nodes
Nodes
Editorial, 3D Modeling, Video &Amp; Vfx
Compositing in Resolve and Blender
My first compositing attempt with Resolve Fusion and 3D objects from Blender.
Uncategorized, Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling, Video &Amp; Vfx
Revisiting the Viper Mk II
With more experience under my belt, I might try and re-do my first Blender model, the Viper Mk II.
3D Modeling
A Generator of Sorts
A finished product that I'm not totally disgusted by!
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
I Feel Like I Missed My Calling
I spend more time, and more intensity on 3D modeling every time it comes around in my "rotation of interests". Why?
Art &Amp; Design, 3D Modeling
Grab Bag for June 27, 2024
Arbitrary updates on games, software, and projects here at Chez Scopique.
Gaming, Development, Once Human, 3D Modeling, X Series, The First Descendant
Tides Come In, Tides Go Out; Teaching Versus Learning
My development project is on hold (surprise!) so I'm considering 3D modeling again (more surprise!) but I still have a lot to learn...but nowhere to learn it from (saddest surprise).
Development, Editorial, 3D Modeling