May 2011
Hexagon is back!
05/08/11 17:33 Filed in: related
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A few years ago, several modeling programs burst on the scene. They were Hexagon, Silo, and Modo. I downloaded each program, and gave them a test run. I wanted to teach myself how to model in 3D. After playing with each app, I decided on Hexagon. For what ever reason, it was just easier for me to learn. The tutorials were straight forward, and everything just clicked.
After a few updates, the company that introduced Hexagon (evoia), sold several of their programs to Daz3d. Several of the programs continued to thrive, while others; Hexagon, kind of fell by the way side. So did my thirst for learning 3D modeling. I've been able to model most of the objects I've needed in other programs, but I've always wanted to get back to Hexagon. So for years, I've checked and re-checked the Daz3d community forums for any updates on Hexagon ... at least a version of Hexagon that would work on my IMac.
Today was a day just like every other; at least in terms of checking Daz3d for updates on Hexagon. Guess what ... a beta version of an upcoming update for current Hexagon owners is in the works. I downloaded the beta and it works. I'm sure there are bugs that need to be worked out, but so far no crashes, and the application doesn't get hung up. I'm really excited about this!
The nearest 3D modeling program that I've found that feels like Hexagon is AC3D ... very simple and very powerful. It's UV tools are superior to Hexagons too. Learning AC3D just hasn't capture my heart like "Hex" did all those years ago. I will re-do the tutorials that come with Hexagon this week. If I can grasp what I did a few years ago, then I'll make Hexagon my main modeling program, and use Messiah for rendering and texturing.
Okay so the above pic is one of the Elder Race beings that will be featured in my upcoming foray into the Sword and Soul genre. Agbon.
Osiris
05/08/11 10:42 Filed in: rave
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A few months ago, I made mention of a new 10 part series entitled Osiris. The trailer just dropped and I've embedded it below. Don't forget to checkout the main web site too - LINK
Genesis the BSFS Magazine
05/06/11 17:21 Filed in: rave
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GENESIS - the new Magazine brought to you by the Black Science Fiction Society, will be available soon. read more