Samtankerous
@samtankerous.bsky.social
Artist/animator (sorta), video editor, insect enjoyer. https://linktr.ee/samtankerous
Hot take but video ads are ableist.
February 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Hot take but video ads are ableist.
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Again I say: how fucking interesting that remote work technology is bad and not worth adopting despite all research pointing to productivity gains, but genAI which offers NOTHING is so important to adopt and force on people who have no use for it despite all the horrible things genAI does
December 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Again I say: how fucking interesting that remote work technology is bad and not worth adopting despite all research pointing to productivity gains, but genAI which offers NOTHING is so important to adopt and force on people who have no use for it despite all the horrible things genAI does
Maybe since he's a board member it's less "this is too expensive" and more "how do I funnel more money directly into my own pockets".
Either way he's a ghoul.
Either way he's a ghoul.
August 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Maybe since he's a board member it's less "this is too expensive" and more "how do I funnel more money directly into my own pockets".
Either way he's a ghoul.
Either way he's a ghoul.
Bold statement to make considering the impressive VFX and CGI in the first Avatar movie are the ONLY thing people remember about it.
“I’d like to see the cost of VFX artists come down.” — ‘Avatar’ director and Stability AI board member James Cameron claims effects workers are too expensive, putting blockbusters and the VFX industry at risk.
www.cartoonbrew.com/vfx/vfx-arti...
www.cartoonbrew.com/vfx/vfx-arti...
James Cameron Says VFX Costs Threaten Future Of Blockbusters
In a recent interview, Stability AI board member James Cameron warned high budgets threaten theaters, urging cheaper VFX and new tech to cut costs.
www.cartoonbrew.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Bold statement to make considering the impressive VFX and CGI in the first Avatar movie are the ONLY thing people remember about it.
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Live2d Earing WIP
~ Bless the amazing art and layering 🙏
Vtuber: @Afaedite
Artist: @nanoless.bsky.social
~ Bless the amazing art and layering 🙏
Vtuber: @Afaedite
Artist: @nanoless.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Live2d Earing WIP
~ Bless the amazing art and layering 🙏
Vtuber: @Afaedite
Artist: @nanoless.bsky.social
~ Bless the amazing art and layering 🙏
Vtuber: @Afaedite
Artist: @nanoless.bsky.social
Guess the alt text reminder doesn't work for videos so here goes:
The video shows off an orange B B Pod similar to the ones shown in Death Stranding. Inside the pod is a green octopus looking out through the glass of the pod.
The video shows off an orange B B Pod similar to the ones shown in Death Stranding. Inside the pod is a green octopus looking out through the glass of the pod.
June 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Guess the alt text reminder doesn't work for videos so here goes:
The video shows off an orange B B Pod similar to the ones shown in Death Stranding. Inside the pod is a green octopus looking out through the glass of the pod.
The video shows off an orange B B Pod similar to the ones shown in Death Stranding. Inside the pod is a green octopus looking out through the glass of the pod.
I have been possessed by the art demons yet again and knocked out this BB Pod in about 4 days. Just in time for Death Stranding 2 later this week too.
Drawn in CSP, rigged in Live2D! and it's on the Vtube Studio Steam workshop right now:
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...
Drawn in CSP, rigged in Live2D! and it's on the Vtube Studio Steam workshop right now:
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...
VTS Item - Death Stranding BB Pod
YouTube video by Sam Tankerous
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I have been possessed by the art demons yet again and knocked out this BB Pod in about 4 days. Just in time for Death Stranding 2 later this week too.
Drawn in CSP, rigged in Live2D! and it's on the Vtube Studio Steam workshop right now:
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...
Drawn in CSP, rigged in Live2D! and it's on the Vtube Studio Steam workshop right now:
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/...
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June 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I spent so much time going around clicking everything before I did anything else in the demo, can't wait for the full game so I can click more Stuff (and play the rest of the game)
June 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I spent so much time going around clicking everything before I did anything else in the demo, can't wait for the full game so I can click more Stuff (and play the rest of the game)
No clue how this wasn't on my radar yet but it's both on my radar and my wishlist now
June 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
No clue how this wasn't on my radar yet but it's both on my radar and my wishlist now
What also stood out to me is the constant focus on indie teams (which isn't inherently bad!), especially on the smallness of the teams, but at no point did they so much as hint at the layoffs that are likely a big reason there are so many small indie dev teams.
June 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
What also stood out to me is the constant focus on indie teams (which isn't inherently bad!), especially on the smallness of the teams, but at no point did they so much as hint at the layoffs that are likely a big reason there are so many small indie dev teams.
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We know a wiggly world is incomplete without our LGBTQ+ Ranchers! 🌈
So this year we're pledging a total of $15,000 to the Trans Wellness Center (LA), Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center, and Outside In (PDX) to provide support to some of our local communities.
Happy Pride, Ranchers! 🏳️🌈
So this year we're pledging a total of $15,000 to the Trans Wellness Center (LA), Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center, and Outside In (PDX) to provide support to some of our local communities.
Happy Pride, Ranchers! 🏳️🌈
June 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We know a wiggly world is incomplete without our LGBTQ+ Ranchers! 🌈
So this year we're pledging a total of $15,000 to the Trans Wellness Center (LA), Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center, and Outside In (PDX) to provide support to some of our local communities.
Happy Pride, Ranchers! 🏳️🌈
So this year we're pledging a total of $15,000 to the Trans Wellness Center (LA), Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center, and Outside In (PDX) to provide support to some of our local communities.
Happy Pride, Ranchers! 🏳️🌈
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I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️🌈💖
June 14, 2024 at 2:19 AM
I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️🌈💖
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Our popsicle asset is finally back on the market! Is your model summer ready?
☀️Customizable tracking
☀️Animated dripping
☀️Multiple default skin tones
☀️Customization tutorial + set-up readme
🛒 vgen.co/Kirynn/shop
🎨 nerdsidestories (retired)⚙️me!
#VtuberAssets #Live2DAssets #VgenShop #Live2D #VSky
☀️Customizable tracking
☀️Animated dripping
☀️Multiple default skin tones
☀️Customization tutorial + set-up readme
🛒 vgen.co/Kirynn/shop
🎨 nerdsidestories (retired)⚙️me!
#VtuberAssets #Live2DAssets #VgenShop #Live2D #VSky
May 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Our popsicle asset is finally back on the market! Is your model summer ready?
☀️Customizable tracking
☀️Animated dripping
☀️Multiple default skin tones
☀️Customization tutorial + set-up readme
🛒 vgen.co/Kirynn/shop
🎨 nerdsidestories (retired)⚙️me!
#VtuberAssets #Live2DAssets #VgenShop #Live2D #VSky
☀️Customizable tracking
☀️Animated dripping
☀️Multiple default skin tones
☀️Customization tutorial + set-up readme
🛒 vgen.co/Kirynn/shop
🎨 nerdsidestories (retired)⚙️me!
#VtuberAssets #Live2DAssets #VgenShop #Live2D #VSky
Started hammering away at CGCookie courses again after a break and as you can see, it's going pretty ok!
April 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Started hammering away at CGCookie courses again after a break and as you can see, it's going pretty ok!
April 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Finally my efforts to never delete the default cube are paying off!
April 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Finally my efforts to never delete the default cube are paying off!
Another day, another spending too much time on details that will literally never even be on screen.
(also I need to learn to mesh properly, I swear)
#live2d
(also I need to learn to mesh properly, I swear)
#live2d
March 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Another day, another spending too much time on details that will literally never even be on screen.
(also I need to learn to mesh properly, I swear)
#live2d
(also I need to learn to mesh properly, I swear)
#live2d
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OH also important to note:
LIVE2D HAS A FREE FOREVER VERSION
Do NOT do the free trial (which is a trial of the pro version) until after you've tried out the free version and exceeded it's limitations! The free version is where I started learning and has everything you need.
LIVE2D HAS A FREE FOREVER VERSION
Do NOT do the free trial (which is a trial of the pro version) until after you've tried out the free version and exceeded it's limitations! The free version is where I started learning and has everything you need.
March 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
OH also important to note:
LIVE2D HAS A FREE FOREVER VERSION
Do NOT do the free trial (which is a trial of the pro version) until after you've tried out the free version and exceeded it's limitations! The free version is where I started learning and has everything you need.
LIVE2D HAS A FREE FOREVER VERSION
Do NOT do the free trial (which is a trial of the pro version) until after you've tried out the free version and exceeded it's limitations! The free version is where I started learning and has everything you need.
That's a good point. I can see how tempting it would be to slap a copy of everything in there especially if you're doing leans, hip sway etc...
March 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
That's a good point. I can see how tempting it would be to slap a copy of everything in there especially if you're doing leans, hip sway etc...