Dark Scarab

Video Editor Transitions

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:36:22 -0400

Learn how to create basic transitions with the use of the built in video editor in Blender 3D.

Dark Scarab 6!

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:24:35 -0400

Over the last few months, I've felt like the site was pretty slow and chunky and the forum and main part of the site didn't match and it just wasn't working like I thought it should.So, I bring DS Version 6! The site is now dark! And it should be faster! I shed a lot of weight and cut back on a few things that seemed to be dragging the site down. Also, I tried to make the site a bit more flexible and work a better on mobile devices. I don't have a smartphone to test the site on, so, I can only h

Rope Bridge

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:26:42 -0500

This is the rope bridge that I create alongside the Rope bridge tutorial I made. Pretty basic, no textures or materials, just the model. Heavy usage of modifiers!

Rope Bridge

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:14:48 -0500

Learn how to use many different modifiers while creating a rope bridge!

Blender Game Engine Tutorial #4; Properties - Part

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:43:49 -0400

This is the fourth in a series of tutorials going through the Blender Game Engine. It's also the second tutorial in the second chapter; Properties.

RZK-1 Signature Edition

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:48:04 -0500

An example of guitar modeling made using Blender and Yafaray. Your render results may not (will not) be the same as the preview picture. Please read the description located in the .blend file first. It explains the process of modeling the guitar for learning by example purposes.

Audio Visualization

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:39:20 -0500

Learn how to create a visualization for your favorite music in Blender. Includes the use of Indirect Lighting and F-Curve Modifiers,

New Tutorial Format, Updated Blender Tutorial

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:15:15 -0500

In the world of Blender tutorials, people can choose between reading a text tutorial or watching a video. My tutorials have always been written tutorials for various reasons. On the other hand, most people would rather watch video tutorials, which is obvious considering how rare it is to see anyone making written tutorials any more. There was a stint where I did make video tutorials, way back in late '08. I also considered going back to doing them. However, I am a terrible narrator. I am monoto

Tools for your Workshop

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:41:02 -0500

A set of Low-Poly Tools including; Hammer & Nails, Screwdrivers & Screws, Two Boxes, A Saw, And simple materials to get started.

Low Poly Closet (With Door-Mirror)

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:22:11 -0500

A Low-Poly Closet with a mirror on the left-hand door, some shelves and a space for coat-hangers.

Low Poly Closet

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:18:18 -0500

A Low-Poly Closet with shelves and a space for coat-hangers.

DS Community Project

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:43:11 -0400

I recently posted a new thread in the forum outlining the new community project. Basically, the project is open to anyone who is a member of the forum and anyone is able to contribute to the project. Even if you don't know squat about Blender, you can still post comments and suggestions on where you think the project should go. Due to the epic failure of the previous community project, we decided to change how out project would be run. Rather than assigning tasks, we've decided to leave every a

Puppet Master Video

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:24:43 -0400

About a month ago I was contacted by DJM (who is also a member of the forum) and wanted to know if I was interested in making a video for one of his tracks in an EP he recently released. I hemmed and hawed before answering, almost deciding not to. However, I really wanted to do it, so despite having other things to do I did it anyways. Specifically, I was asked for something fairly simple. A man in a grim reaper style of robes with a mask and eyes that glowed to the beat of the music. As I wa

Blender 2.5 HOTSHOT Review

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:45:56 -0400

I recently finished reading Blender 2.5 Hotshot by John Herreño. This book includes 8 different projects and 2 downloadable projects (which anyone can download on this page). For each project there is a description of what you will do in the chapter (the planning stage) and the steps you will take to get to the final render. Then after you going through all the steps, there is a nice review of the key points of what you did in the project and how you could make the final outcome even better. I

DS Challenge Error

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:40:58 -0400

Hey all! This morning I was sent an email asking about whether or not their DS Challenge entry made it through. Turns out it didn't and I had made a really dumb mistake when making the entry form. Essentially, none of the information was saved, so on my end it looking like absolutely no one was entering. So, for those of you who had entered, you'll have to enter again. For those of you who have yet to enter, I am extending the deadline to August 14th. Again, for those of you who may not have

Blender 2.5 Character Animation Cookbook Review

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:57:00 -0400

After reading my last cookbook from Packt, I really looked forward to going through this one, titled Blender 2.5 Character Animation Cookbook and written by Virgilio Vasconcelos. I really like the idea of relatively short sections that can be done fairly quickly. The format allows you to walk away without having to worry about being halfway through a project when you need to take a break. You can do a couple sections, walk away, let it sink in a bit, and come back with a new mini-project to go t