In this video, I walk you through my workflow for UV mapping a fuel tank. It’s a process that’s pretty straightforward, however there are many variations in the technique. (more…)

After one of my commenters requested a tutorial on the creation of this cushion, I started thinking about how to go about doing this.

Unfortunately a lot of folks request tutorials on topics too broad or lengthy for me to cover in a simple one-screencast sitting, but the Papasan request was manageable. My commenter’s request was simple and to the point.

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I’ve been watching a lot of How It’s Made recently. One of my favorite things to see on the assembly line is the robots welding parts (more…)

Publishing Java Based Panoramas With PTviewer

• Click & drag the image to look around.
• Use the + & – keys on your keyboard to zoom in or out.
• Use Shift & Control to Zoom in & out while dragging.

Basic Formula

The code below shows the bare minimum code required to display a panoramic image in your web browser. (with the addition of the ‘auto’ parameter which makes the view rotate until the user clicks the image.) This code must be placed within the body tag of your HTML Document. (more…)

The Typical Scenario

You’ve got a patch of grass, or a ceramic tile, and you need to use it as a pattern. You select the best section you can find, crop it into a nice manageable square, and when you tile it, you realize that the Luminance varies across the image and you’re not sure how to make it all even. (more…)