Author Archives: Xtopher
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
Tests & Results
Hello everyone! Without resorting to the already worn-out refrain of apologizing for the lengthy gap between updates, let’s just get to it, shall we? First, take a quick peek at the brief animation/motion test video embedded below; for optimal results … Continue reading
Friends, Companions & Protectors
Last Friday, I had been planning a post to share one of the many stories I’ve received from supporters of The Price concerning their own pets and how this wonderful story has touched their lives, when I read the heart-breaking … Continue reading
2013: Year Of The Black Cat!!!
(I know it’s really the year of the snake, but that didn’t quite fit, you know?) HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone — 2013 feels fantastic already!!! A friend of mine recently shared this wonderfully motivating thought: this will be a year … Continue reading
On Needing A Bigger Boat
First and foremost: Happy Birthday Neil!!! And a Happy Halloween to all of you!!! (Yes I realize I’m late on both counts; 5 days on the first and 15 on the second, but what can I say? That seems to be how … Continue reading
Rendering: The Art of Creating a Good Hair Day (and Skin too)
Many of the comments I’ve received in response to these Production Blog posts have included some very positive remarks about the behind-the-scenes details and processes I’ve attempted to convey. With that in mind, I wanted to share the latest computer … Continue reading
Videoblog #04: Digital Sculpting & Design
I realize that you may very well be asking yourself, ” What’s going on here … another post already? And a Videoblog even — has there been a rift in the Time-Space Continuum???” Well, no, so you can relax. If … Continue reading
Bad Hair Days…
It’s been an awfully long time — yet again — since I’ve updated all of you on the progress of The Price. Things have been moving forward at a truly glacial pace, and I have been plagued with guilt at … Continue reading
Another Brief Update!
Wow — things are really starting to move around here; momentum is a very good thing indeed! I wanted to post a quick update along with some cool images to give you all an idea of what’s cooking: Last week … Continue reading
A New Year’s Treat:
Happy New Year everyone!!! This is gonna be one fantastic year, I can feel it — can’t you??? And to celebrate, I wanted to share a sneak-peek of a test-rendering/composite of one of the featured character models that is nearing … Continue reading
