So here we are with the first post in my blog. I don’t want to ramble on at you about how excited I am (though I am excited), or how I hope to provide you with useful information, and so on with all the usual stuff.
Instead I’ll go over the plans for the blog (which you’re free to chime in about if you want changes; first time I’ve done this) and introduce myself so you know who you’re talking to!
Who Am I?
Hi there, my name’s Heather, and I’m a 3D-holic. Pleasure to meet you all! I’m a student in Scotland, and I’ve been working with 3D (academically) for about two and a half years now. I don’t claim to be an expert by any means; I’m just here trying to learn the same as you.
I like working with 3D Lighting, Texturing, and Visual Effects the most (which will probably end up being reflected in the content) though I’m not adverse to Modelling, Animation, and other forms of Digital Art.
Here’s a photo of me, for the curious:
I’ll be the person updating the blog for the most part although the observant among you will notice that the blog is linked to a company website; it’s not ready to launch yet but I do have another couple of people that’ll be working with me there. I’ll keep you posted on the site progress, and if they decide they want to share something with you I’ll introduce them then.
Speaking of ‘site progress’ – this blog’s design isn’t finished yet either. This is because I’m a perfectionist, I apologise, and things will be a lot prettier in a month or two.
Now that I’ve gone off on a tangent and (potentially) confused some people…
The Blog Plan
As it stands, the plan for this blog is to post three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
- On Mondays I’ll be talking about general topics to do with the life of a 3D Student, interviews with other students/tutors/industry professionals will be posted then, and maybe even some talk of Freelancing will creep in.
- Wednesdays will be the main tutorial day; most of the tutorials will be about Lighting, Texturing or Visual Effects (I did tell you they were my preferences), but I might also cover topics such as editing, animation/modeling principles, and general tips and tricks.
- Fridays are going to be used primarily for reviewing products, websites, and so on. I’ll be gaining money from these as an affiliate, but they’ll be useful and relevant I promise.
This means that by the end of the month I hope to have 12 blog posts, though I can see the number possibly skyrocketing if I decide there’s more to offer you on the other days of the week.
For now, thank you for taking the time to read my post – normal posting commences from Wednesday 6th January with our first Tutorial post. Stick around and Welcome… to The 3D Student.
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Excellent…New is good. Will be watching.
Thanks and Welcome Winnie, look forward to getting to know you
Shades of a Dream – I like it. Our dreams are often the most powerful source of our motivation, goals, inspiration and the like. I wish you the best.
Thanks Geoff, and welcome
The idea behind the name was actually that we’re all ’shades’ of the dreams we choose to follow; even when we reach ‘all that we dreamed for’ there’s something else to dream, so you’re still a shade (but a more fulfilled, happy, and solid shade
). Or its just a cool name =P
Best of luck in your blog too.
Hey Heather! I’m glad I stopped by to see your blog. I am a newbie at all things photoshop so I’m glad I found your blog. I am looking forward to practicing with your tutorials.
I’ve never been to Scotland and have always wanted to go. I live in the Arizona desert and that means very little green!
You’re off to a good start, keep at it!
Thanks for that
I should probably tell you that most of the tutorials will be centred around 3D rather than photoshop though… However I have a couple of sites I can recommend;
- http://psd.tutsplus.com/ PSDtuts+ is good for both articles and tutorials on Photoshop specifically.
- http://www.photoshoplady.com/ Photoshop Lady has tutorials, but some of them are at a higher difficulty level.
Those are the two I use the most, hope they can be of help!
Also Scotland’s a fun place to be if you don’t mind it raining at least some of the time lol, I’ve never been to Arizona but I really would like to visit someday! It’ll be vastly different to here in any case ^_^
Anyway, thanks again for stopping by, and if you need help with anything let me know!
Good luck Heather.
I like the structure of your posting on certain days, just don’t make it too rigid for yourself.
Personally I put I write on the following topics as often as possible, leadership, lifestyle and making a difference, sometimes it’s just not possible to post.
Thanks for the advice Matthew (Matt?) =)
I’m writing on specific days for a couple of reasons;
- I’m a student and my course only has class time on Thursdays and Fridays, leaving me the remainder of the week.
- I’ll probably need the extra motivation somewhere down the line; leaving it vague doesn’t seem to help me too much I’m afraid
I like your blog, by the way; I’ve read a couple of your more recent posts but I think I’ll go back and look at the rest at some point over the next few days.
Hi Heather,
I love your excitement, it’s literally jumping off the screen! Nice to meet another lady Brit too. I feel like we’re in the minority most days
I look forward to seeing how your blog develops.
Happy New Year!
Eleanor
Happy new year to you too Eleanor!
Does indeed feel like there aren’t enough of us – definitely nice to meet another
Love your blog too btw, very interesting
Heather
How magical, love that pic every time i see it
^_^ Thanks lol
3 day schedule ha? Good Luck.
I may need it lol – thanks!
Hi Heather,
Great start and welcome to the infopreneur’s world! Go for it Heather, write and promote, write and promote!
Thanks! I will dutifully take your ‘orders’ to heart and work to the best of my ability.
what a good start for your blog. Enjoy and welcome to the blogosphere.
Thanks for that – stick around for the rest of the posts if you like ^_^