Nerd Talk

Is It Okay To Blog About Different Topics?

For the last several years, I’ve had lots of ideas for various blog posts and videos, but there’s been a lot of stuff stopping me from ever making that video or writing that blog post. Early in my career as a video professional, I was blessed with the opportunity to work with several wealthy entrepreneurs…

February 5, 2019
5 Most Affordable Private Planes In The World

5 Most Affordable Private Planes In The World Recently I’ve been daydreaming of flying, and just browsing the web searching for the cheapest way possible to get in the air. Here are the fruits of my labor. 5. Vans RV-3 Kit aircraft manufacturer Vans has a reputation for being the most popular manufacturer of safe…

January 29, 2019
Review: Thrustmaster T-Flight HOTAS X Joystick

Wait, How Old? Yes, Thrustmster released the T-Flight HOTAS X Joystick way back in 2008, over 10 years ago. By technology’s standards, this thing is a relic! But can the HOTAS X stand up to the true test of time? Well… it seems it can. The fact that this thing is still readily available is…

January 22, 2019
Review: X-Plane 11

I recently came across the opportunity to make my first decision toward my sport aviation journey. I had about $100 to spend, so I had a choice: I could book a discovery flight at my local airport, or I could get a flight simulator and a joystick. One experience would be real and over in…

January 15, 2019
I Spent 6 Months Learning Chinese. Here’s What Happened.

Interested in learning Chinese? Curious what it’s like? A few months ago I decided to start learning Chinese. No practical reason other than just genuine curiosity and to see if I could do it. How Did I Arrive At This Decision? I’ve always wanted to learn a second language and I’ve always felt slightly inferior…

January 8, 2019
Sport Aviation: New Year, New Goal

Something I’ve always had an interest in, but always have never hand anything close to the amount of cash required to pursue, is sport aviation. But you’ve only got one life, right? Might as well start toward those bucket list items sooner rather than later!

January 1, 2019
How to Make Realistic Trees in Blender

This Christmas…. This Christmas, I got a 3D graphics assignment. Sorry, I can’t say ‘This Christmas’ without singing it. Assignment received For this assignment, I was asked to create a look-and-feel animation that conveyed the spirit of Christmas in a general sense. The ending needed to focus on gift giving. First, I developed a concept…

December 24, 2018
The Gift (3D Animation)

Flatlay photo to 3D animation This year’s Christmas graphic package was a collaboration between photography, arts-and-crafts, and 3D modeling and animation. From Christmas Graphic to Christmas Animation Once we had a flatlay that was acceptable for print, we needed to use the same objects or similar objects that reflected the same style to bring an…

December 18, 2018
How to Access Your Desktop When You’re Away

We’ve all been in a situation where a client calls you in a panic and they need something right away. Only problem is, the file they need is on your desktop at work or at home or… basically somewhere you’re not. Remote access can save you from trouble and offer a level of convenience like…

November 28, 2018
How to Create Seamless Patterns in Adobe Illustrator

In this example, let’s say you want to create a seamless pattern in Adobe Illustrator using vertical stripes. First create a 1:1 artboard at any resolution you like. If you’re creating this for use in 3D, powers of two work best (1024, 2048, 4096, etc). Next, create your first stripe with a solid rectangle, and…

November 12, 2018