Bonus brainstorm 06-09

What a month for updates. I'll begin with my quick foray into the wonderful world of rigging. This past month, I have been deeply entrenched in blender rigging tutorials, trying to find that magical, elusive process which will render the most efficient rig. And efficiency is what it is all about. I've now fully-rigged Marcus Blair, and I have to say, putting him through some motions is making me SQUEEEEEE with joy. Can't wait to show you.

As this month's work in progress video is all about that process, I will go into more depth next week, suffice it to say there are some clever chaps out there in blender-land. I applaud you all, and you all get a big shout-out here, as well as references in the video.

Script writing has gotten a breakthrough. Marcello and I agree on most things! To his credit, 'Cello tempers my habit of being happy with early drafts and saves me from potential ridicule. Without him, my scripts would read much like any of the Star Wars films here Lucas himself wrote dialogue. :O

This brainstorm yeilded many surprises. The biggest of which was that we FINISHED THE F*CKER. Oh - and beeps a-plenty, so the story isn't totally given away.

As an aside, I came across the preview for this new mini-series called "Impact"




At first glance, I thought someone had taken my "moon is destroyed" idea and I'd have to give up the story, but then... well, just watch the trailer, and make up your own mind. I did find the uncanny resemblance of some of my previz shots in this trailer a tad unsettling. I hope this does not herald a whole spate of "moon is destroyed by impact scenario" movies, tho. My humble independent story will be caught in the avalanche of badly made sci-fi, and probably avoided by audiences who don't wish to see "yet another moon movie".

I hope you enjoy this month's brainstorm. Next week, the monthly vidcast will be available right here on the process diary. See you then.

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