markw Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Oh and while I'm thinking, does anyone know why 64bit netrender doesn't give me the option to choose an image format? where the drop down menu should say Targa, PNG, Jpeg etc. It's just blank. Everything else is there, range resolution etc. But there're no format options so It won't work I've seen this once before myself, I can't recall now which past A:M it was but A:M wasn't seeing the ImageIOS folder where the format plugins are kept. Now if if I recall correctly it was because for some reason it had forgot the path to the folder and by going to Tools > Options > Folders > Image IO Plugins (iio files) I could show it the path again. Failing that have you tried a re-set or a re-instal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages! It's finally here, the Ace.Co Entertainment Christmas special has landed and there's a link to it below. http://blip.tv/aceco/ace-co-entertainment-...al-2012-6488297 It's been a journey getting this one done, so I really hope you all enjoy it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and here's to more stuff in 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted December 29, 2012 Hash Fellow Share Posted December 29, 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages! It's finally here, the Ace.Co Entertainment Christmas special has landed and there's a link to it below. http://blip.tv/aceco/ace-co-entertainment-...al-2012-6488297 It's been a journey getting this one done, so I really hope you all enjoy it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all and here's to more stuff in 2013! Hey, you got that done! I enjoyed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted December 29, 2012 Admin Share Posted December 29, 2012 Very nice Dan! Congrats and may 2013 be ten times as much fun for you as 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hello!! It's 2013, the kids are back at school which means it's time for Dan to get back to work. A while back (about a year) I was discussing motion comics on the forums here and have been playing with the idea ever since. Anyway I've decided to take the plunge and try making one. The primary reason is that the 5 minute Christmas episode took a heck of a long time to render and the general video watching populous of the internet have short attention spans so you need to have consistent releases to keep their attention. I cant afford to spend a couple of months animating and rendering an episode and then have nothing new for another 2 months. Anyway I just got through making a little test frame and I think it looks kinda nice so I figured why not post it. Also it kinda looks like a screen shot of a video game and oh how I wish it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Morning all, Been working on a new project and have run into an an odd problem. So quick (hopefully) question. Does anyone know what might be causing this? It's like toon render just gets bored when it gets to the top of her head and stops. (Note: that's not final hair or anything I'm just testing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted January 16, 2013 Admin Share Posted January 16, 2013 Very cool looking toon hair! As a guess I'd say that is the ground plane clipping the toon render. Try either removing the ground plane or putting some geometry/model/grid behind her head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 That's fixed it, cheers Rodney. I'd already tried deleting the ground, but putting a chunk of geometry behind seems to have done the trick. Now I can get back to styling that mop I dumped on her head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 I know E.G.A is supposed to be on the back burner. But I just wanted to post these renders I made before the decision was made to move on to Parallel Worlds. They're all for the prologue of E.G.A, Sonic is taking a nap under a palm tree when he is awoken by a messenger drone inviting him to Dr. Robotnik's fortress. It's an invite he cannot refuse because Eggman has captured Sonic's friend Tails. He angrily sets off to confront the doctor and save Tails.....but not all is as it seems. I really wish I could continue with this story. Maybe one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Ladies and Gents it's announcement time again. I've been away in England visiting family (for the first time in 3 years) and it's been great. While I've been here, Epic Gamin' has enjoyed a large jump in viewership over on Blip.tv and so it would be silly of me not to bring the show out of retirement and make season 2. So expect more E.G goodness in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 So I've been away for a while busy working on stuff and most recently spent the weekend in Hospital (turns out I'm diabetic, who knew). Anyway I recently finished a new intro for the show so I figured I'd post it here. I'm also working on a new set for the new season which I hope to unveil soon. new_intro.mov The new theme tune is made by me so I don't need to worry about someone complaining that they've heard it before so that's a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markw Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 So I've been away for a while busy working on stuff and most recently spent the weekend in Hospital (turns out I'm diabetic, who knew). Anyway I recently finished a new intro for the show so I figured I'd post it here. I'm also working on a new set for the new season which I hope to unveil soon. new_intro.mov The new theme tune is made by me so I don't need to worry about someone complaining that they've heard it before so that's a bonus. Hay, good to see you back. That's looking sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted April 24, 2013 Admin Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm still a big fan of your 'Epic Gamin' Dan. In fact your show was the only way I kept up with what was going on in the gaming scene. For some reason (and it wasn't just because it was partially created with A:M!) yours was entertaining whereas others I've seen... blah... nothing of particular interest to me. In trying to understand what it is that I like about 'Epic Gamin' I'd have to say it was you... your enthusiasm... and the way you approached the show as if to say, "Look, some of this might look a bit silly... talking to imaginary characters and such... but we are allowed to have fun here so come along for the ride with me". It's too bad there isn't yet a good way fund programs such as yours (adequate distro channels, etc.) so that you can receive compensation for the effort you put into your unique brand of entertainment. From my perspective, it's almost 'gaming for non-gamers' as much as it is for gamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm still a big fan of your 'Epic Gamin' Dan. In fact your show was the only way I kept up with what was going on in the gaming scene. For some reason (and it wasn't just because it was partially created with A:M!) yours was entertaining whereas others I've seen... blah... nothing of particular interest to me. In trying to understand what it is that I like about 'Epic Gamin' I'd have to say it was you... your enthusiasm... and the way you approached the show as if to say, "Look, some of this might look a bit silly... talking to imaginary characters and such... but we are allowed to have fun here so come along for the ride with me". It's too bad there isn't yet a good way fund programs such as yours (adequate distro channels, etc.) so that you can receive compensation for the effort you put into your unique brand of entertainment. From my perspective, it's almost 'gaming for non-gamers' as much as it is for gamers. Thanks Rodney, It's good to hear that someone likes the show. You're right about the idea of gaming show for none gamers. I've always (especially since Simon quit) tried to make the show accessible for everyone. I try and make the skits as universally appealing as possible and keep the humor at a point that wont alienate non-gamers. That's also why I cut out all the swearing and tend to review games everyone can enjoy. Oh and I mentioned earlier that the set was nearly done.... ta da! Rendered in glorious 1080p HD (Which is also what the new series will be filmed in). Changed the color scheme to fit with the new logo, made the whole thing look more sci-fi with the suspension chamber on the right, complete with floating E.G Logo (Which will be animated in the show) and more video gamey with the giant Joystick sculpture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted April 24, 2013 Admin Share Posted April 24, 2013 Nice set Dan! I almost hate to suggest this but... If you pushed the camera and aimed it further down so that it rendered a slightly more downward shot that logo would be a lot more readable. I know you have the logo elsewhere so I'm sure that won't be a huge deal. I'd guess the final scene will be animated anyway... so... press on.... press on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Ladies and gentlemen the new series of Epic Gamin' is here! http://blip.tv/aceco/mickey-mania-epic-gam...isode-1-6586206 Hope you all enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpendleton77 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Ladies and gentlemen the new series of Epic Gamin' is here! http://blip.tv/aceco/mickey-mania-epic-gam...isode-1-6586206 Hope you all enjoy it Nice stuff man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted May 13, 2013 Admin Share Posted May 13, 2013 Nicely done Dan! Regarding the return of Epic Gaming.... what can I say except... Yay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Next time on Epic Gamin' we're taking a look at Knuckles' Chaotix for the SEGA 32x. Which was the perfect excuse to make some more Sonic Characters. First up is Vector the Crocodile. I've always hated the stupid Rapper chain they put around his neck in the 2003 re-design so guess what? E.G Vector doesn't have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpendleton77 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I am liking this redesign man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 More Chaotix goodness, Espio the Chameleon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Charmy Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted May 23, 2013 Admin Share Posted May 23, 2013 You are on a roll here! I wish I had your talent in the modeling department. Keep it up Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Here he comes, Rougher than the rest of them, The best of them, tougher than leather. You can call him Knuckles, unlike Sonic he don't chuckle, he'd rather flex his muscles. He's hard as nails, it aint hard to tell, he'll break 'em down whether they're solid or frail. Unlike the rest he's independent since his first breath, first test, feel the right, then the worst left. Aaaaaand that's enough paraphrasing Knuckles' theme from Sonic Adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Someone annoyed Knuckles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I really wish I could continue with this story. Maybe one day Turns out one day is today! I've decided that if people can make pay sites full of videogame and cartoon character porn and not get sued. Then I can use videogame characters to make a web series and hopefully not get sued either. So here's a look at page 1 of the Epic Gamin': Animated Motion Comic EGA_Page_1.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpendleton77 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yeah do that man. Tons of folks do it as fanfic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted June 10, 2013 Hash Fellow Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have no idea what it's about but the shots are good looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Page 2 along with the 'page' turn EGA_Page_2.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpendleton77 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 There's a new episode of Tech Vlog for anyone who wants to check it out. http://blip.tv/aceco/tech-vlog-episode-3-b...e-again-6606767 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 hey guys, a new episode of E.G is available for viewing over on blip.tv Knuckles' Chaotix: Epic Gamin' Season 2 Episode 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted July 1, 2013 Admin Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice one Dan! Very educational. I feel like I actually know something about Sonic now thanks to Epic Gamin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hello hash friends. There's a new E.G for anyonenwho's interested. Address is below. http://blip.tv/aceco/metroid-other-m-epic-...sode-03-6619176 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted July 22, 2013 Admin Share Posted July 22, 2013 Another impressive episode Dan. You cover a whole lot of information in these videos. 'Metroid Other M' looks like a really fun game! Too bad we don't have more folks interested in gaming around here. Someone needs to model that suit (and other props from these games)! You've got me intrigued. This may be a secret but, I figure you are the voice of Tech and (hopefully) yourself. And Gwen is your wife (right?) Whose the voice of Game? Fun stuff! Keep 'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks as always Rodney. I am indeed Tech and me, Gwen is my wife Nicole as you said and Game is my daughter Kiara. Samus' power suit and Samus without the power suit are on my to do list of things for the E.G.M.C along with a plethora of other character from various franchises. The plot for E.G.M.C has implications for the whole Gamerverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted July 22, 2013 Admin Share Posted July 22, 2013 Please pass on my congratulations to your wife and daughter. They come across as both entertaining and knowledgeable. You all make a great team I hope you all have as much fun putting these together as I do watching them. Samus' power suit and Samus without the power suit are on my to do list of things for the E.G.M.C along with a plethora of other character from various franchises. The plot for E.G.M.C has implications for the whole Gamerverse. Color me intrigued! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 For anyone who's interested there's a new Epic Gamin' to watch. http://blip.tv/aceco/spin-master-epic-gamin-s02e04-6627297 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted August 10, 2013 Admin Share Posted August 10, 2013 Another fine (and informational!) episode. My favorite line: "...Tom is just John with a hat on." Character design should always be that easy, no? Long live Epic Gamin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks as always Rodney. Oh have you guys ever wondered what Gwen would look like if she was an anime character?0 I have, and as I had a little time today and have been criminally neglecting my 2D stuff. I made Gwenime. She's not been shaded much but hey I figured I'd post her anyway. Sorry it's not technically A:M (Although I did figure out her pose with the actual Gwen model) also I pulled the Cutting Edge gun blade out of the cupboard so she had something to hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Remember I said years ago that the original plan for E.G was an anime girl and a dragon. Well I added the dragon this year and now I have started the anime girl. Note the body is just thrown in there it's not the one I'll be using. Still need to work on her but she's comin' along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Here's my new anime girl dressed. She still has no name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Ho ho ho guys, it's Christmas episode time again and year it's on time! A:M wise we have Tech, Gwen, Game and a whole new Christmas themed short starring Ace, the Ace.Co mascot. http://blip.tv/aceco/full-episode-6702486 This year the team checks out a 1994 SNES game called Daze before Christmas, educates the world on the European legend of Krampus, throw in some 2D cartoon goodness and Game tries to make something 'a thing'. Had a lot of fun making this one. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted December 12, 2013 Hash Fellow Share Posted December 12, 2013 Anime girl looks good, I hadn't caught her before this! Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Thanks Robert, she was supposed to be the co-host of Epic Gamin' but I made her about 3 years too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildsided Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Been a while since I posted anything here, but ya know what? Gotta go fast. Speed.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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