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Blender Guru Competition time again!

August 2, 2013
Hey all!

It's been a while since Andrew posted a competition, but yesterday it was announced again! This time, he took to the social networks for a theme suggestion. While he has done this in the past, this was the first time I saw this too as a prevailing theme suggestion, along with sci-fi and a few others.

For this edition, we have a more historical approach; Ancient Civilizations! A very broad theme indeed and many many things can pertain to it, but the best part is, your work just has to relate to the theme in some way to qualify, and as far as I know, be an image, lol.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to partake in this one myself, as there are quite a few things occupying my time currently, but I'm still looking forward to seeing what other people will be submitting! And I encourage you to take a peak as well, as these people always prod us to higher levels!

Go check it out!

Thank YOU!!!!!
 

New profile pic! A good face lift!

August 1, 2013
Hey again!

Wow, two posts in one day! Like that a lot! Anyway, on the Panther Dynamics FB page, I say I aim to design right the first time, yet for some reason, I left my profile picture in a dismal state. Unacceptable! If this service is to glorify GOD, it has to be done right and so, here is the new profile picture:



It's high time the standard gets a bit of lift on the overall presentation. If the standard is low, the income will be low and that is just not okay, lol.

Hope you all have a fanta...

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C'est un mushroom!

July 10, 2013
Hey all!

Just practicing my French a bit, lol. Here is a mushroom a friend challenged to me to make! It was such a difficult thing to do and I smugly thought: "this will be easy", lol. Famous last words I guess, lol. The Word also says that pride comes before a fall, so this one put me back in my proper place really quick. Thank YOU JESUS!

Here is the reference image I used.

Anywho, here is the final:


What made this image very difficult came down to a few things:
 - Little bits on the top
 - Colora...

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Glossy Black

July 1, 2013
Hey all!

A very much requested material (not requested from me, but definitely requested a lot) is a glossy black. And here is how you can make it in Blender Render as well as Cycles Render.

On Cycles Render, it is the easiest thing! Just add a new material to an object or area you want a glossy black and apply this to it:


(Thanx to Bizla from BA and other people who suggested the Mix node)



Blender Render is a bit more complex, since it is not as physically accurate as Cycles. So, I want you to c...
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