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Combining Actions and Scripts in Adobe Photoshop for Automation

Photoshop actions are pretty awesome. They have limitations though, and I ran into this when trying to do a fairly simple task... automatically renaming a Photoshop group layer to the source files name, sans …
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March 10, 2020
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Tutorial: How To Make Autodesk Maya Automatically Execute a Script When an Attribute Changes with scriptJob and scriptNode.

Making Maya automatically execute a script when an attribute changes is not as straightforward as it would seem. Getting a scriptJob to work when referenced was even more difficult and confusing as someone new …
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January 15, 2020
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Different Ways to Extract a 3D Model From a 3D PDF File

If you found this page, it is likely because you are frustrated that Adobe took away the direct ability to export a 3D model from inside a 3D PDF. Here are some alternate paths …
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November 26, 2019
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6 Common Marketing Scenarios That Benefit From Computer Graphics

Most understand Computer Graphics (CG) as a Hollywood tool, but not for corporations. I thought it may be helpful to explain some simple real-world scenarios of CG usage in marketing without the technicalities.
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September 25, 2019
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Tips for Using VRay Renders with RSMB in After Effects

In-camera motion blur is a time intensive and therefore costly effect that usually isn't worth it unless you're working on an expensive production. Re:VisionFX Reel Smart Motion Blur or RSMB is a great way …
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January 23, 2019
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Rendering HDPE Materials In VRay

The Visine bottle.  It is a simple product example, but the plastic material it is made out of, known as HDPE,  has proven to be one of the trickiest materials to reproduce realistically in …
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February 16, 2018
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My Top 8 Notes From Going Solo in 2017

In 2017, I left the agency nest to fly solo. Since then, the year has covered the full spectrum of emotion, tasks, challenges, and wins. While reflecting on it all, I started writing down …
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January 5, 2018
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Fixing CAD Mesh Data Problems In 3D Max

Fixing The Invisible Data Problem In 3D Max I write this as I run a script on about 60,000 objects in my max scene scene.  I wanted to discuss why I had to write …
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May 17, 2017
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Now On Dribbble

Dribbble is satisfying, like popping bubble wrap. I am new to the Dribbble game... but I love what I see.  There is something refreshing about where the design community is going there. (more…)
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February 1, 2017
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The Very First Post!

Exciting News! I am officially having my first go as a full-time freelancer.  So I've updated my site and added this here blog. Here I will share useful information, things I learn along the …
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January 28, 2017