BenjaminDBailey
Where art comes to life!
HDR Images in Blender!
Dec 21st
Today I learned how to use an HDRi image as a World background in Blender, for use in creating realistic reflections. Using an HDR light probe angular map image, I was able to greatly improve my little object’s lame material into a stunning render.
Original
With HDR light probe angular map
With HDRi angmap and compositing
I hope to turn this little baby into a spaceship and animate a set of fly-by shots!
Here’s the node setup (for a different render of the chrome spaceship that looks like this. This other render took 4 hours and 12 minutes to render, with 15 motion blur render passes!)
Chrome spaceship node setup
This project was a branch-off of another project (in an attempt to re-learn IPO drivers) that I hope to return to soon, which looks like this:
Futuristic engine model
And while chatting with a friend over a Skype call, I modeled this fellow (still a work in progress, mind you!)
Head model (WIP) during Skype call with Trey Bowen
Christmas is coming on soon, and I’m done with my shopping for the family! Yipee! I even shopped for a few things for myself (shameful, I know.) Oh, and of course I have a lot more work to do on editing videos for the upcoming Christmas production by my church’s youth group. So, I’ll be onto that tomorrow!
Here’s the shepherd scene, fully edited (no audio on purpose.)
Shepherds – Christmas Production from Benjamin Bailey on Vimeo.
(You can check out my other videos for this production by browsing my Vimeo playlist.)
I’ve got more to share, but that’s enough for one evening! So long, folks! God bless and a merry, merry Christmas to you all!
-b
Interviewed for Blender Indonesia!
Dec 17th
A few weeks ago I was interviewed for Blender Indonesia’s magazine, [dot]Blend Magz! It is a great honor, and the second issue, containing my interview, is published! Hiza Ro permitted me to upload it to my site. Check it out now!
Right now I am very busy with preparing the footage for my church’s youth group Christmas production, which will combine live action with recorded video to put on the screen. It’s pretty cool. Today I finished reviewing most of the footage we shot, and tomorrow I will be editing as much as possible all day long!
Gotta get some sleep, now that I’m done playing CTF matches in Open Arena!
I’ve got work to do! Cheers!
Two Timelapses
Oct 26th
I did these about a month ago, but they’re still good! Enjoy!
3D Modeling Timelapse – “The Clock” Part I from Benjamin Bailey on Vimeo.
Modeling Timelapse – “The Clock” Part II from Benjamin Bailey on Vimeo.
My goal is to finish my highschool, prepare for college, and continue my art, music, and Blender skills! I plan to make some free video tutorials for Blender, and once I have built my demo reel and teaching video repertoire, I can apply for the BFCT!
Have a great day!
–Ben
Looking Ahead
Oct 10th
It’s time to say goodbye – it’s time for me to look ahead.
Hello, my name is Benjamin Bailey. I am a young creative artist with a dream to conquer the world with my ideas. I love singing, writing, drawing, and modeling in 3D – and I’m ready to put these skills to use.
Since I started drawing at age four, I’ve been on a wild journey to explore everything I had an interest in. That’s me, ready for anything.
I’ve had my bumps, highs, and lows - but it’s all been part of the road I’ve taken. I have made it this far because of every single choice I made.
So, here I am – artist, wanderer, pilgrim on the high road. Where to next, Dreamer? Let’s find out, just over that far hill.
Come with me – it’ll be a journey to remember!
Regards,
Pilgrim
