James McCann Books
@james-mccann-books.bsky.social
Author, Game Master, and Digital Studio Library Clerk. My hobbies include 3D printing, learning to code, Blender, and bird watching.
Budding game designer.
Budding game designer.
I've even got my own Mogwai to watch it with.
December 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I've even got my own Mogwai to watch it with.
My animation and 3D modelling are improving.
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
My animation and 3D modelling are improving.
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
I wrote a few add-ons to make Blender easier. Simplified finding and fixing errors in mesh and created better, more accurate weight painting.
Done on a #MacAirM3 with Blender 4.5.
#StarWars #Blender #EVEE #Coding #Animation #Modeling #3DModeling
October 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
October 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I redid the #xwing design to make it (hopefully) more #3Dprinter friendly. We'll see if it prints tomorrow.
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
September 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I redid the #xwing design to make it (hopefully) more #3Dprinter friendly. We'll see if it prints tomorrow.
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
#StarWars #Blender #Learning
A shout out to #libraries and #libraryworkers (it's not just librarians on public service).
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
September 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A shout out to #libraries and #libraryworkers (it's not just librarians on public service).
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.
Libraries matter.
#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife
This was the original drawing from when I was 10. Apparently, crocodiles were the enemy.
September 19, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This was the original drawing from when I was 10. Apparently, crocodiles were the enemy.
My ten-year old self imagined this creature.
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
September 19, 2025 at 6:27 AM
My ten-year old self imagined this creature.
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.
#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife
We should all find such #joy when we encounter a puddle perfect for leaping into.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We should all find such #joy when we encounter a puddle perfect for leaping into.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife
This test render is coming along nicely. Character reacts to both the puddle in the background and the grass he's walking on. Eyes, eye lids and mouth all move realistically and the walk cycle looks natural.
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
September 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This test render is coming along nicely. Character reacts to both the puddle in the background and the grass he's walking on. Eyes, eye lids and mouth all move realistically and the walk cycle looks natural.
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife
#Blender changed its hair system from particles to geometry. It took a bit to get the hang of it, but wow it's so much better.
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
September 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#Blender changed its hair system from particles to geometry. It took a bit to get the hang of it, but wow it's so much better.
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife
The evolution of my #Blender project. Using Blender 5.0 Alpha on a Mac Air M3.
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
September 7, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The evolution of my #Blender project. Using Blender 5.0 Alpha on a Mac Air M3.
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting
Not sure of his name yet, but here are two versions of the bouncer to the Outpost.
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
August 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Not sure of his name yet, but here are two versions of the bouncer to the Outpost.
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
I'm thinking "Biff," after a favourite movie character.
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
World building for my story featuring the creatures 10-year-old me created.
(The third photo is my childhood drawing.)
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
(The third photo is my childhood drawing.)
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
August 28, 2025 at 6:41 AM
World building for my story featuring the creatures 10-year-old me created.
(The third photo is my childhood drawing.)
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
(The third photo is my childhood drawing.)
#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AmWriting #Imagination
Dear 10-year-old me, thank you for optimism and for all the drawings and tales you created. These scrapbooks you've left me have renewed my inspiration. I appreciate you.
Sincerely, the much older you
#inspiration #amwriting #amdrawing
Sincerely, the much older you
#inspiration #amwriting #amdrawing
August 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Dear 10-year-old me, thank you for optimism and for all the drawings and tales you created. These scrapbooks you've left me have renewed my inspiration. I appreciate you.
Sincerely, the much older you
#inspiration #amwriting #amdrawing
Sincerely, the much older you
#inspiration #amwriting #amdrawing
I added a little mouse door to my #animation for no reason other than it brings me joy. #Blender #Art #NotAI #AmWriting #AmDrawing #3DModelling
August 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I added a little mouse door to my #animation for no reason other than it brings me joy. #Blender #Art #NotAI #AmWriting #AmDrawing #3DModelling
A test clip from my current #animation project. Some people do puzzles, some do pickleball or paddle boarding, this is what I do to bring my stress down.
#Blender #3DModeling #Hobbies #Joy #AmWriting
#Blender #3DModeling #Hobbies #Joy #AmWriting
August 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A test clip from my current #animation project. Some people do puzzles, some do pickleball or paddle boarding, this is what I do to bring my stress down.
#Blender #3DModeling #Hobbies #Joy #AmWriting
#Blender #3DModeling #Hobbies #Joy #AmWriting
Spent yesterday wandering the woods in Cliff Falls Park in #MapleRidge with @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social.
Some days, the best rx is a #wander in the #woods with a good friend.
#nature #outside
Some days, the best rx is a #wander in the #woods with a good friend.
#nature #outside
August 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Spent yesterday wandering the woods in Cliff Falls Park in #MapleRidge with @peterdarbyshire.bsky.social.
Some days, the best rx is a #wander in the #woods with a good friend.
#nature #outside
Some days, the best rx is a #wander in the #woods with a good friend.
#nature #outside
Okay, Bluesky. Here's my test animation after keying mouth movements to viseme.
#blender #animation #learning #creativity
#blender #animation #learning #creativity
August 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Okay, Bluesky. Here's my test animation after keying mouth movements to viseme.
#blender #animation #learning #creativity
#blender #animation #learning #creativity
Took a road trip with friends to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack today. No herons, but we still managed a pretty great day.
#nature #naturephotography #naturerx #outdoors
#nature #naturephotography #naturerx #outdoors
July 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Took a road trip with friends to the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack today. No herons, but we still managed a pretty great day.
#nature #naturephotography #naturerx #outdoors
#nature #naturephotography #naturerx #outdoors
My #Blender journey continues with my own creation. I created these creatures when I was ten years old and never forgot them even after I stopped #drawing.
#Creativity is my #joy and this has been a fun project to keep my mind active.
#CreativeLife #animation #3dModeling
#Creativity is my #joy and this has been a fun project to keep my mind active.
#CreativeLife #animation #3dModeling
July 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
My #Blender journey continues with my own creation. I created these creatures when I was ten years old and never forgot them even after I stopped #drawing.
#Creativity is my #joy and this has been a fun project to keep my mind active.
#CreativeLife #animation #3dModeling
#Creativity is my #joy and this has been a fun project to keep my mind active.
#CreativeLife #animation #3dModeling
July 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM