Posted on December 18, 2016

Foggy Christmas Eve

Here’s a preliminary night version of “Foggy Christmas Eve”. I’m not sure if I am 100% pleased with it but I think it looks nice enough to share while I puzzle over what tinkering I might do 🙂

Posted on December 13, 2016

Foggy Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas!!

I’ve never tried covering my trees in 3D snow before. Up until now I’ve always used 2D tricks to give the illusion of a thin coating of snow on my meshes.

Here I used The Plant Factory to create trees with real(ish) clumps of snow. Decorations were also created in Plant Factory. Of course, the technique could certainly be improved and I will be working to do so. In the meantime be looking for a night version of this scene (and multiscreens for both) soon!

Posted on December 8, 2016

The Official DB Android App is back!

Sorry it’s been quiet around here recently. You can bet when I am not posting on the news page that I am busy rendering something new. It’s taking a bit longer than I would like but I think you will be pleased when it’s finally ready!

In the meantime I am thrilled to announced that the completely re-written Official DB App for Android is now available in the Google Play store. If you have the old app you probably noticed that it has stopped working due to Google changing up how its libraries work. The developer mentioned to me that he no longer had the time to rewrite it so another kind Member, Jeff Richards (who also wrote the iOS app) stepped in to fill the gap.

We used the same backend as the iOS app, which has also been put to use by another Member to create a new app for Windows10/Windows Mobile.

Let me know what you think of the new app. Thanks Jeff and Marc for helping me stay connected with my Members!!

Posted on November 25, 2016

Biosynthesis

I’ve created similar “microscapes” before using Lightwave, but this is the first time I’ve attempted one using Vue d’Esprit 2015. All of the geometry was modeled using The Plant Factory. I used the same techniques to create a pretty wild alien landscape which is still rendering on Shadowfax so stay tuned!

Since it is “Black Friday” here’s a rundown of the DB related discounts you can take advantage of…

• Zazzle (USA Only): 65% off Canvases and Posters (code: ZBLKFRISTART)
• Society6: 20% off and Free Shipping
• DecalGirl: 25% off
• Last but not least… Signed Prints/Canvas: 20% Off Today Only (Members Only)!

Posted on November 10, 2016

Lossless Master Files

As an added perk for the folks who are supporting my work at the Plus level (and above) and as Lifetime Supporters, I have started adding lossless master files to the download options. These PNG files are the same resolution as when I render them (6827 x 3840 is my current default) and do NOT have the digitalblasphemy.com watermark.

Lossless master files are available for the entire 2016/2015 gallery and I will have a zip file available soon. I will be adding master files for the older galleries in the days and weeks ahead. If enough folks are interested I will add multiscreen masters too.

If you would like to have access to these rather large (but beautiful) files I hope you will consider upgrading your Membership.

• Lifetime Members can become Supporters here.
• Auto-expiring Members can upgrade to a Plus Level (or above) auto-renewing Membership here.
• If you are a Basic Yearly or Monthly Member you can request an upgrade here.

Not everyone will have a use for these files, but I wanted something extra I could offer the folks who have been most committed to supporting my work!