tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30786249.post7612550430522056898..comments2007-11-10T07:37:44.384ZRichnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30786249.post-33449012178427431922007-11-10T03:07:00.000Z2007-11-10T03:07:00.000ZWonderful article!<BR/><BR/>I'm older than you, Richard, but we have strikingly similar backgrounds. Mine began with a brief affair with an Altair kit before moving to early versions of an Apple I and an Apple II, followed by a Lisa, many Macs, and then a string of PCs.<BR/><BR/>Very exciting times for nerds. I loved it. And frankly, I miss those times. But as you know, the software business isn't now, nor will it ever be again, like those nascent, heady days. Like really good wine, I savor them now, knowing there's no going back.<BR/><BR/>I understand completely your desire to engage and express your vision at a different level. But instead of CGI and fantasy, I've been thinking lately of shooting some film--a desire spurred on by Lin's post about Weston's work. It was startling to see--<I>and remember</I>--the stunning range and eroticism of a real film image.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm very much looking forward to <I>your</I> new work. And please, share with us your journey, not just the destination.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/><BR/>WillWillThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04793871385416568565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30786249.post-70468907442767752122007-11-10T01:09:00.000Z2007-11-10T01:09:00.000ZRich,<BR/><BR/>Rock on...cant wait to see what you create.<BR/><BR/>btbthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09273258857106698645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30786249.post-53713909948060062822007-11-09T10:47:00.000Z2007-11-09T10:47:00.000ZYay Rich! Go CGI! Can't wait to see what you come up with, knowing your natural skills with what can be very difficult applications. CGI is my "next thing" too. I've been playing with TrueSpace for some time now, as it's relatively cheap compared to others and has a very intuitive, easy to use toolset - way easier than the likes of Maya or 3DStudio. It's a rather underrated tool, but with a lot of potential.<BR/><BR/>I may spend time with Blender soon, as it is finally getting the ability to export to some decent rendering systems.<BR/><BR/>I'm going initially to use it for a distinctly non-art purpose - to remodel our new house before we spend any money. That way, Lady T can see and approve what we'll end up with before I start doing anything destructive ;-)<BR/><BR/>Though I do see a distinct connection between CGI, architecture and art. I'd love one day to build a staircase like this<BR/>http://www.yafray.org/sec/8/common/show_img.php?file=98_scyguo.jpg<BR/><BR/>Please do show us some early pics soon.Grommitnoreply@blogger.com