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SKYLAB CHAT
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DanaTA
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I got Silo the same way, it was like a half price sale, so I pounced on it. While I was yet working, I'd do that, hoping that my skills would grow into the ability to use the software. Turned out to be a good investment, as all of Fugazi's modeling tutorials on Rendo are done in Silo, at least the one's I've viewed so far.
I upgraded to the newest one, 64 bit. I have a lot of Fugazzi's tutorials from Renderosity. I worked on The Chest. Things don't look the same as his, even though I follow along. He has colors or shading on his stuff that he didn't show us how to do. And I've had trouble with the UV unwrapping of the hinges. They come out all wonky and useless. The sides come out as huge discs, and the rest of the hinge is just very weird. Looks nothing like in his video. I haven't had another go at it in a while.
Dana
Oh, I paid less than 1/2 price, which is why I jumped on it, and yes, Fugazzi's tutorials, especially the clothing tutorials, were ones I was interested in as well, because up until then I couldn't do any decent clothing in Blender.
skylab
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I've been browsing free stuff until I get drowsy enough to sleep, and noticed your post. Know what you mean about things not turning out like it appears in the tutorial. I would hit snags trying to find the right thing to click...it's so easy in the teaching process to begin doing things, and making assumptions that the learner already knows either the terminology, or is familiar with the process....and that's where it leaves a beginner in the dark....and after about an hour of trying to find what they are talking about, one gets discouraged. I've learned over the years to be patient with myself, and just wait until I grow into the potential for the skill. Teaching was part of my job, before I retired, and I often had to deal with older employees who were not only computer-challenged, but computer-adversarial. After observing these tendencies, I learned that, when teaching them, I couldn't assume anything...and use step 1, step 2, step 3 with brief notations, since even reading would put them on the defensive. Unfortunately text messaging is ruining our capacity to read, speak, and write grammatically correct sentences (reading online news is proof that it's even spilling over into news and journalism...in the school where I attended, they wouldn't pass, or ever get beyond, sixth grade grammar). So, I think it's part of the overall communication-dysfunction of this generation. There's such emphasis on technical skills, and computer-centered learning, that the art of communicating has suffered, ironically in the social media generation. Finding a truly excellent tutorial is rare...consequently, we settle for what is just adequately done, and just muddle through. I can get the basics of modeling fairly well, but when it gets into issues of tri vs quad polygons, texture reversals, UV mapping, and finding errors...then I'm not so sure that I'm really cut out for all of that...seems like too many land mines, and a tremendous, time-consuming learning curve. If I was 20 years younger, my perspective would be different...there would be time to enjoy modeling once I had invested the time to learn it. So it has become one of the "back burner" priorities for me now. Good luck, if you choose to continuing the pursuit of modeling....I certainly admire those who have that ability.
skylab
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Came in here to mention these free sandals for Doc Pitterbill in Rendo free stuff.
Also, Nursoda has two Pitterbill freebies, Doctor Aednik in Rendo free stuff, and Black Doc on Nursoda's website.
Good night all
Also, Nursoda has two Pitterbill freebies, Doctor Aednik in Rendo free stuff, and Black Doc on Nursoda's website.
Good night all
skylab
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Hey Janet There she is Terre
I've been messing with Doc Pitterbill this morning, trying to get control of his 5 o'clock shadow and stubbles...haha. I'm attaching the rough draft version of Lady Doc, an older woman, as a starter pose for anyone who is interested. I didn't do a complete runtime folder zip, so just stick the pose whenever you keep your Pitterbill stuff...and I didn't include the texture work...I'm no texture artist, but I can do a half way job just to get by Linda B, on the other hand, does do very nice texture work, so who knows, maybe she'll get inspired to try Lady Doc. Well, it's back to the barbershop...until there's not a hair on his chinny chin chin
There she is Terre I've been messing with Doc Pitterbill this morning, trying to get control of his 5 o'clock shadow and stubbles...haha. I'm attaching the rough draft version of Lady Doc, an older woman, as a starter pose for anyone who is interested. I didn't do a complete runtime folder zip, so just stick the pose whenever you keep your Pitterbill stuff...and I didn't include the texture work...I'm no texture artist, but I can do a half way job just to get by
Linda B, on the other hand, does do very nice texture work, so who knows, maybe she'll get inspired to try Lady Doc. Well, it's back to the barbershop...until there's not a hair on his chinny chin chin
skylab
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While working on this, I discovered that Nursoda has a Doc Woman in his texture folder...she has a toon appearance. I needed some of the aging characteristics, so I kept going with what I was working on. In the material room, look for DocHead Woman, DocBody Woman, and also remember to apply something for the lips. I found this to be the most work, where the face textures meet with the lips. It's still not right, but at least the shadow is reduced.
Nap time now....be back online later
Nap time now....be back online later
skylab
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Hey Linda B How about this...30% off now, and an expansion that goes with it, also 30% off. I thought I had lost track of The Sorcerer in my account (used to get stuff like that just for the long robe), but it wasn't showing when I'd do a Pitterbill search for it....had to search sorcerer and then it showed. But the product is indeed unavailable for sale now. Sometimes emailing the creator on Rendo site mail is enough to get them to resubmit stuff...with Rendo's policies, once things go on clearance, the clock starts ticking if sales don't pick up on the item. That's what kept happening to Pappy with his stuff, and he finally gave up.
All the Rendo Pitterbill stuff is here.
How about this...30% off now, and an expansion that goes with it, also 30% off. I thought I had lost track of The Sorcerer in my account (used to get stuff like that just for the long robe), but it wasn't showing when I'd do a Pitterbill search for it....had to search sorcerer and then it showed. But the product is indeed unavailable for sale now. Sometimes emailing the creator on Rendo site mail is enough to get them to resubmit stuff...with Rendo's policies, once things go on clearance, the clock starts ticking if sales don't pick up on the item. That's what kept happening to Pappy with his stuff, and he finally gave up.All the Rendo Pitterbill stuff is here.
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