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.

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. :)

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. :)

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!

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.