The last couple of weeks I have been thinking a lot about my future plans regarding sci-fi design and modeling. With 2013 being the last year for the Ships of the Line calendar, it is time to move on to new grounds.
My current projects will take me deep into 2013 maybe even 2014. Since today I have a stop for new projects and that's a good thing. How much I love 3D modeling and design, I can't ignore that the amount of hours that go into it are about a factor 5 higher than what I get out of it. So why still do it?
Because I can! I'm able and most of the time (damn you Black Ops 2!!!) willing to spent hours in front of two 30" screens working on a small mini problem within a huge and overly complex model. I in essence love this, but I also love attention, and so far I always had to be secretive if it came to calendar work. I realise now that this is something I miss from the early days: when any small update I did (in the form of images) got feedback. You have no idea what it does to a person. (In a very positive way.)
I get feedback on this blog and I love it, but I feel I offer little in return if it comes to imagery. So I'm going to attempt to do more visual updates in 2013. Small problem, the early warpship project that I'm working on now is a black one. So there we are again, in lack of images land. :)
Meanwhile I'm also thinking about this webspace, I need something "quicker", something that is more interactive during my modeling time. Sharing things with 1 click for example. This would mean a lot of small posts, making my blog more a pinboard than a blog with articles, but I believe that most visitors rather have small visual posts than no posts at all. :P
Also I'm probably going to change the name of the blog. The last couple of years I mainly did sci-fi/space related items, would like a decent name to reflect that. I guess it's my core bussiness/hobby. :) (Links will stay the same.)
For now I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2013!!!
My current projects will take me deep into 2013 maybe even 2014. Since today I have a stop for new projects and that's a good thing. How much I love 3D modeling and design, I can't ignore that the amount of hours that go into it are about a factor 5 higher than what I get out of it. So why still do it?
Because I can! I'm able and most of the time (damn you Black Ops 2!!!) willing to spent hours in front of two 30" screens working on a small mini problem within a huge and overly complex model. I in essence love this, but I also love attention, and so far I always had to be secretive if it came to calendar work. I realise now that this is something I miss from the early days: when any small update I did (in the form of images) got feedback. You have no idea what it does to a person. (In a very positive way.)
I get feedback on this blog and I love it, but I feel I offer little in return if it comes to imagery. So I'm going to attempt to do more visual updates in 2013. Small problem, the early warpship project that I'm working on now is a black one. So there we are again, in lack of images land. :)
Meanwhile I'm also thinking about this webspace, I need something "quicker", something that is more interactive during my modeling time. Sharing things with 1 click for example. This would mean a lot of small posts, making my blog more a pinboard than a blog with articles, but I believe that most visitors rather have small visual posts than no posts at all. :P
Also I'm probably going to change the name of the blog. The last couple of years I mainly did sci-fi/space related items, would like a decent name to reflect that. I guess it's my core bussiness/hobby. :) (Links will stay the same.)
For now I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2013!!!
Sounds exciting, can't wait ti see what you come up with next. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck for your plans (which sound good to this follower, anyway...) and for 2013!
ReplyDeleteHappy (early) New Year!
Sounds good to me, I always enjoy seeing what you make. And it's good to know you enjoy it too :)
ReplyDeleteI for one dig it. I don't know if you do commissions, but if you do and you're looking for something that wouldn't be a black project, I may have a design I would like to see modeled. That's if you're ok with that though (and the price isn't out of my budget). Should I email you, or just forget about it? :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and I should mention the design is by Adam Ihle.
DeleteThanks guys!
ReplyDeleteHavraha: I would say yes, especially because it's one of Adam, but at the moment I have to decline. Ofcourse I'm still very curious what sort design it is! :)
Oh 1 of the things I want to finish in 2013 is another design by Adam. A first as I never modeled from 2D sketches by others. (Except for the Ringship... but that doesnt count!) :)
It's great to see you back and while I will really mourn the end of the calendars (I've made them into posters and put them on my walls for the past decade) I also look forward to your being able to openly post works in progress.
ReplyDeleteI too have an Adam Ihle 2D sketch that I would love to turn into a 3D model if you ever do take commissions :)
Good to hear from you again !!
ReplyDeleteI´m reallye excited to see what you have for this new year.
Happy new year !!!
What news do you have about full circle project, are there any new ship specs !!! and what about the voyager refit ????
Regards
Good to hear sir! and yeah, somebody saying a simple, looking good, or outstanding does help in your motivation level to complete it!
ReplyDeletewell, guess I have to check back more often now :)
other than here, do you post any Work In Progress pics anywhere?
looking forward to more from ya!