Author Archives: Xtopher
Upgraded
I try hard to focus on the positive aspects of this project taking so long to complete, and one of those has been the advent of new technology which enables me to use improved techniques in creating the imagery and … Continue reading
The Thing That Comes To My House…
I know it’s a little early to start decorating for Halloween (although you wouldn’t know that from a casual perusal of your local grocery store), but I had a rendering test that I decided to turn into a desktop image … Continue reading
The Porch Of Dreams…
This week’s peek is of Shot TP-018, where The Black Cat, having decided to stay awhile, takes-up his vigilant post on the front porch: As quite a few of the scenes take place here, I had spent many hours trying … Continue reading
Seeing In The Dark…
Hey everyone! This week, I wanted to share with you some images of one of the “featured props” from The Price: the night vision binoculars which the narrator of the story uses to find out just what is menacing the … Continue reading
The Wheels Keep Turning…
Much has happened in the last few months, both in terms of the production of The Price as well as in my own life; despite the many twists and turns of the road (or perhaps, because of them), this journey … Continue reading
Space, Color & Light
Greetings & salutations, everyone! Yet again, it has been too long between updates, so allow me to share a few comments to let you all know that both The Price and I are still alive and kicking. I thought it would be … Continue reading
A Backer’s Tale
Happy New Year everyone! I hope your holidays were invigorating and that you were able to surround yourselves with family & loved ones. If you are like me, the new year brings powerful waves of conflicting emotion; I have to … Continue reading
Our Magic Wand: Pixologic’s ZBrush
I thought some of you might want a peak at one of the rendering tests I’ve been working on — pretty scary stuff, boys & girls!!! Click on the image below & zoom-in to see it in all its full-size … Continue reading
Tommy Tallarico: Celebrating the Culture of Video Game Music
The powerful effect that carefully crafted music can have over a medium which we primarily think of as visually-based (like a film or video game) is something I have developed a deep and abiding respect for. That said, you might … Continue reading
Arms & Shoulders…
First, I want to express how deeply moved and profoundly grateful my wife and I are for the wonderful messages of support and reassurance we received from so many of you regarding the passing of our son Jordan earlier this … Continue reading
