#ffxiv #intothediadem #blender

Did another lighting test of my Diadem animation, lowering the sun intensity. First time I've done a daytime scene in Cycles, so taking it a bit at a time until I get the lighting just right. #FFXIV #IntotheDiadem

A render test of my opening scene. Not 100% happy with the lighting on some of the angles, but was quite happy with the composition. #FFXIV #IntotheDiadem

Made this for a friend for my latest practice round. Not 100% content with it, but got to try a few ideas for it. The challenge was to make it one continuous animation, so I didn't do any camera cuts as I felt that would be 'cheating' the exercise.

I'm considering doing a Behind the Scenes for how I did a lot of the shots and effects of #UndertheMoonlight2. So many things went into making it that it's a short story in itself. Also this was just me having a little fun practicing animating with a two handed weapon. #FFXIV #FFXIVVideos

Lots of people say things to me like "I wish I could do that" or "I'm not talented enough".

Whether it's animation, art, or underwater basket weaving, it all starts small. Every step is a journey to something greater. But it all starts with that first step. Take it and see where it leads you.

Another bit of practice bringing a friend's WoL to life. Worked with a few techniques I've been learning. The coin flip was a bit more challenging than I thought it would be, but was a great exercise. #FFXIV #FF14 #FFXIVVideos

A bit more practice. Getting closer to the production stage of my next project, so working some reps in. :) #FFXIV #FF14

Making these for some friends and to get practice in while in-between projects. It's definitely pushing me to refine my animation workflow, which makes the actual animation process a bit faster! #FFXIV #FFXIVVideos #FF14

Early set up of the Diadem in Blender. Want to do more with the central crystal, and gonna add a vortex, clouds, etc. #FFXIV #FF14

Wish I could have this on my Regulus now. #FFXIV #FF14