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Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Drawing

I uploaded for the sake of completeness and to show that I am not a total waste when it comes to pencils :), some drawings I did in the first semester of my studies. (Link)

I also uploaded the new pb_dofGUI script version 1.0.1.
I fixed some math problems for calculating the panel shape and added some more documentation on how to use the script. I also uploaded the new version on Highend3D.

I like to share an interesting picture with you. My friend Roman Bansen made it during his visit in India this year. The asian countries are coming.

 
 
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Diploma Thesis

You can download my diploma thesis from the download area now. I was researching on techniques and handling of depth-of-field (DOF) in computer animation.

In the first chapters I am analysing the techniques used for simulating DOF in 3D applications. Then I am comparing compositing and 3D DOF workflows, followed by an in-depth look on usability of the seven most widely used 3D software.

In the middle part I am evaluating an interview with three 3D-Animation/VFX companies in Germany regarding their approach on DOF. After that I am going into the pb_dofGUI script I developed.

The last part concentrates on future techniques and research on DOF and its use in realtime applications.
Right now the paper is available in german.

Another fun thing I like to tell you about is my motion capturing experience I had on Wednesday. My friend Rainer Heynke, student of the FHTW (University of Applied Sciences) in Berlin, asked me if I like to come over and watch the six camera Vicon system they have. Sure I said, not knowing that I would be the actor. Enjoy the Pixelbaker in a full Lycra-body-suite. :)

 
 
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Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Techreel

As I promised yesterday, I uploaded my new Demoreel, which I call Techreel. It shows technical solutions in the field of Rigging and Scripting. It states the direction in which I like to develop further more.
This should help companies to more easily identify my skills and potential.

I guess this video is more entertaining for geeks and nerds like me. :)
 
 
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Gold

Three years of intense studies found their end. Yesterday at 5pm I received the official certificate of diploma. I am now a state-approved Diploma Digital Artist. I was able to archive a grade A degree and I am very proud and relieved to finish this exceptional degree course.
I guess you could compare my feelings with getting a gold medal at Olympia. You learn and work so much over three years with the degree in front of you, guiding you like a compass and then everything falls just off from you on one moment.

I still have to realize everything. I want to give myself some time, choosing my new goals for a new stage of my life.
I want to thank my girlfriend, my friends and my family for believing in me and supporting me during the time of my studies. I am looking now forward to my future, whatever challenges and possibilities it might hold.

And with all that said, I would say its time for some new content! :) I am very happy to show you my new short movie “Generation Globalisation”, which I created for my diploma. In the next days my diploma thesis will also be uploaded, as my new Demoreel.

Have fun!

 
 
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008

Closing in

Sorry for the long ´silence´.
My diploma thesis and movie is taking all my time. When the diploma stress ends, the Gallery and Download area will get some new content. So hang on a little bit longer.

Just recently my friend Toivo Glatz came back earlier than expected from his backpacking trip in New Zealand. Luckily for me. :) He is helping me with the Music & Sound FX, as he did for the short "Elvira" & "Molli". He perfectly fits in as my new short is about a backpacker too.

Wow, in less than two month my studies are coming to an end, three intense years. It´s coming all full circle and a new stage of life begins. I think this is all quite exciting.

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