Projects 06-10

Projects
Last Updated - June 2010
(In no particular order at the moment due to my current work load)

This is a long term overview of what I wish to do while here on the online scene. Some may be revisited often while others will rarely be touched. It all depends on my time, mood and feedback I suppose

Progress Icons:

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Tabled for later -

Technoguild Site and Concept Art

I am currently working on this so that I can let it roll on its own. The Technoguild website is up and undergoing beta testing at the moment. I hope to have more content, especially more graphics and stories up there soon. Please feel free to visit and join in. We need more members to help keep things running at a regular pace. I would greatly appreciate any help and feedback from anyone who is interested! Your ideas can be incorporated into our ongoing theme. =]

tg.technoguild.com

UPDATE: Site is currently down for major renovation. Check out the DA satellite in the meantime:

Concept art – Guild bases, world locations, transport, gear and weapons technology
UPDATE: Guild Base environments - Commissioned work in progress. Hopefully will be ready for release when site goes back online.  


Personal Website and portfolio

Consolidate Technical and artistic work into an online portfolio for future employment opportunities. Might also make a blog and daily sketch/art area.

Experiment series

I'm always trying out new programs and techniques. Once I find something I post up the result here with a small tutorial so that you guys can try it out on your own.  

Flash – Basic animation and scripting, tween test, frame by frame test

Captivate – Create a flash based tutorial with this new platform

OpenCanvas - Networking diagnostics, Waterbrush  practice with different slider settings  

Painter 9 – Painting with oil brushes and “real” media

Maya – Learn basics and start learning how to model characters and
Objects

Drawing – Read books on perspective, with focus on drawing characters from different views

- Zbrush - learn workflow and maya interaction

Crazytalk - Create animation using software.

Maya - advanced techniques; skin, fur, cloth, dynamics, etc.

Modo - learn interface and workflow

Mudbox - learn workflow

Renpy - Investigate possible uses for storytelling


Tutorial Series –

I hope to make some in depth, html and flash based tutorials with some new tools

Hosting Paintchat - How to host a paintchat server

Hosting Opencanvas sessions - Issues, alternatives and server software

Digital Painting – Basics of painting with emphasis on tablet techniques using painter 9

Workflow – How to effectively take that idea in your head and turn it into a full fledged drawing, going from planning to  simple sketch to ink to cg and onward.

Digital Basics – Getting started with CG; Intro of different graphics programs and how to become adept at them.

Drawing Styles – Brief overview of different drawing styles such as Manga, Anime, Comic, and American animation.

Art analysis – How to analyze and effectively comment on and critique artwork you see. Tips on how to make long (and more importantly, meaningful) comments.

Concept Design – See a need, fill it stylishly and skillfully. Basics of design concepts and ways to present them.


Gifts/Character Design Practice

Here are a few gifts I have planned for some of my friends. I am only naming those that I already know I said that I would do and am set to do. I also highlight a certain artistic or technical aspect that I picked up from these people, which is what I wish to focus on in their gift. ^^ Do keep in mind that I cannot guarantee when any of these will be completed. It's best to just keep in mind but not expect it any time soon. My apologies once again. *bows respectfully*   

linnayt – Anime/Anthro style, Vehicles

Trakker – Technological equipment and organic melding

darkspeeds – Manga techniques; expression, landscape and grouping

Airlight – CG lighting effects and extreme pose

Korophona – Martial arts aesthetic and rendering

Equals-N-LessThan – Chibi and pseudo-chibi proportions

transparentAFTERglow – Urban style and anthropomorphic anatomy

Risen-Art – Expression and emotion

neoyi – Detailed costume design



Storyline/profiles-
Here’s a glimpse at what is currently in the planning stages.

Dack’s story – More refining needed. Develop names and locations for events

TG Universe – Develop characters and backgrounds – “Blitz”, “Ace”, “Aida”, “SC”, “Carrion”, “Sirrus”

Human Story – Find good name (), develop lands and locations.

Physical Stuff

Arduino Lightsaber -  Build updated lightsaber using machined aluminum parts, high power LEDs and Arduino microcontroller

Workout routine - plan exercise and nutrition routine

Aikido/Iaido practice - purchase practice equipment. Look into joining a Dojo if schedule allows.

If you've got any questions regarding what I've got planned, Feel free to ask questions here or you can contact me via notes =]