Barbaric Expression
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Dearest mother,
I am glad to have this oppurtunity to say, "Thank you".
Not just for the toys you bought me as a kid,
but for how you guided me through the deeds I did.
Not just for giving me a good education,
but also, for the camps during summer vacation.
You taught me how to swim,
that it is ok not to win.
You taught me how to skate
and how to contemplate.
You taught me right from wrong,
showed how to be morally strong.
You were there when everyone was gone,
showed me how to carry on.
Even now your voice like a lullaby
puts all my worries to sleep.
If I hug your arm as I lay
all my fears would go away.
When I see myself in the mirror
your loving support shows clearer.
Before I check out,
I would like to say without any doubt.
It hurts when I see tears in your eyes
and you have the most wonderful smile.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
What makes Autodesk Maya the best 3D Software for animation?
The advent of computer graphics goes back to the 1940's where the very first computer assisted graphics began in many different fields across the world. Initially CG was more research based and used mainly by the millitary. It was only later that CG was used in film, TV and art.
One of the most popular software used to create three dimensional computer graphics in today's time and age is Maya by Autodesk. Created by combining three existing softwares, (The Advanced Visualizer by Wavefront Technologies, Thomson Digital Image (TDI) Explore, PowerAnimator by Alias, and Alias Sketch!), the first version of Maya was released in February 1998 by Alias Systems Corporation. It wasn't until 2005 that Autodesk bought Maya.
What makes Maya so popular with the artists is the fact that Walt Disney Feature Animation worked closely during the development of the User Interface. The User Interface is very intuitive and clear. All the functionalities are neatly arranged into categories and sub categories making it simpler for the artists.
Since its inception Autodesk Maya has been used to create visual assets for many movies, television and web series, games, et'cetera.
Users define a virtual workspace to implement and edit media of a particular scene. This software can be used to create 3D models such as characters, props and backgrounds; to unwrap the models for texturing. Maya is also used for adding controls to the 3D models, this process is called rigging. It is also used to animate or add motion to various objects in a 3D space using a timeline. Once the animation is done, virtual lights are added into the scene to render high quality sequential images when compiled may result into a video. Maya can create dynamic particle systems and stimulate fur, hair and cloth. It also supports procedural modelling and texturing. It also has a huge library of visual assets that can be used to create elaborate and mesmerising graphics. The node based material creation offered by Maya helps artists script visually to create stunning graphics.
Reasons why a 3D artist should learn Autodesk Maya:
- Maya is the one stop shop for all you 3D needs.
- It is compatible with Windows, Linux and OSX.
- Maya is used by top feature film animation studios.
- Award winning films use Maya.
- Maya offers a free student liscence making it financially easier to learn.
- There is a lot of learning material available both online and offline.
- Maya supports various file formats making transitition of work between other software easy.
- Maya is built in a way that makes collaboration amongst huge teams effortless.
- It is one of the few software that support NURBS Modelling.
- Many people across the world use Autodesk Maya which has created a huge online community where knowledge and information is shared openly.
- The chances of landing you dream job drastically increase when you know Maya.
- Learning a robust software like Autodesk Maya will help make the transition to other proprietary software easier.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
You should know
You are not talking to me because:
- I am like a spam caller trying to make a sale
- Our relationship has gone stale
- You lost your phone
- You just want to be alone
- I am accident prone
- You don't love me anymore
- When I speak you feel bored
- You don't care
- You don't dare
- There's nothing to talk about
- You might shout
- You have a doubt
- You deserve better
- I didn't write you a letter
- I broke your trust
- You want me to call first
- You found someone else
- In a dark place my mind dwells
- I misbehaved with you
- I can't catch a clue
- I am very fake
- We didn't camp by the lake
- I like DC and you like marvel
- I am too much of a rebel
- I think too much
- You don't like my touch
- I broke a few chairs
- I didn't kiss you on the stairs
- I am not physically fit
- I can't go beyond the Aquila rift
- I am a liar
- I can't change a flat tyre
- I didn't write a poem for you
- I am always singing the blues
- You have your reasons
- There are only four seasons
- You believe I'm not enough
- With me life might be tough
- You are looking for true love
- I don't know what love is
- I am selfish
- raisins are called kishmish. (not in english)
- I hate politics
- You don't like my gimmicks
- You didn't watch game of thrones
- I don't eat chicken bones
- I ruin things with words
- You don't have pet birds
- You like hills and I like beaches
- I learn more than what life teaches
- I don't believe in taking revenge
- I am scared of a needle on a syringe
- I choose to be the same
- My excuses are lame
- I am ignorant of a few facts
- You make up for what I lack
- You don't like my voice
- It is only your choice
- I lack self control
- I have sold my soul
- I make the same mistakes
- I only eat vegan cakes
- I am a dead heart
- I make a lot of art
- I am simply a puppet
- I play in the shark pitt
- I have a few mood swings
- I don't have wings
- I am broke
- I smoke
- I cry when I watch a few good movies
- I point camera and tell "say cheese"
- I've watch all the seasons of roadies
- I don't like small talks
- I like wearing dreadlocks
- I don't own a pair of crocs
- I wear mismatched socks
- I have survived electric shocks
- I can escape fort knox
- I am a living paradox
- I lack discipline
- I like the tuna with the blue fin
- I am my own priority
- I have an addictive personality
- I am lost in my duality
- I have escaped reality
- I am a bit lazy
- I am a bit crazy
- I am not very punctual
- I am not very practical
- I am a bit anti social
- I am a liar
- I am a thief and a cheater
- I am a womaniser
- I am a people pleaser
- I didn't finish reading waking the tiger
- Your parents instructed not to
- Your friends insisted not to
- An earthworm doesn't have legs
- To make an omlete you need to break some eggs
I can think of a hundred reasons
and a hundred more
but not truly know.
I wish to change my present reality
can't do that without
accepting what is completely.
Tell me about the creatures of the deep dark ocean.
Tell me there is a solution.
Tell me there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Tell me the words of the lullaby for the devil.
I'll listen to what you have to say.
Call me whenever, even everyday.
I'd love to hear from you
and tell you that I hate girls like you
who keep a man hopeful yet confused.
Not you, you're special!