http://www.chadvernon.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:02:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few months ago, I taught a Python scripting workshop at my old school, Expression College, aimed at introducing students to the Python scripting language and using it in Maya. It was a one day workshop so everything was condensed and to the point. There's no history of ... http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/06/20/python-workshop-notes/ Is the Christmas Carol Train coming to a city near you? Find out here. Also, here's a nice review of the train tour: http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/06/14/christmas-carol-train/ A Christmas Carol was unveiled to the public at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday.  There was lots of coverage and Disney also released images and a clip from the movie.  My initial observation is that all the reporters and critics that saw the actual Cannes footage have a very positive ... http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/05/19/christmas-carol-at-cannes/ The past 30 days have been pretty exciting for me.  I finished my fund raising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by raising a total of $5260.  I flew to Rome and ran/limped in the Rome Marathon.  At times I felt like passing out but I finished.  It was a ... http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/04/17/exciting-times/ Don't watch this before going to bed. http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/03/30/owl-wtf/ This is really cool.Video: Future Vision Montage http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/03/03/vision-2019/ Yes, I've redesigned my site again. I've made it more open and made more room for content because it's always about the content. Small tweaks are still being made. Stay tuned...because I know you're all at the edge of your seat. http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/02/24/new-site-design/ I modeled a head today!  I rig faces all the time at work so I thought I'd try modeling one.  I could probably add a lot more wrinkles to give him more character but I'm tired...I may work on him more in the future.  Can anyone guess who my reference ... http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/02/16/head-modeling/ My blogging has been a bit on the slow side lately.  I've been really busy with work, marathon training, and moving.  Work is still really exciting.  Some image from the poster found its way online to various entertainment sites.  I can't wait to see this movie on the big screen.  ... http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/02/09/moved/ I was able to make more progress on my personal project that I'm doing with my friend, Corey.  Here I've modeled and textured some clothes for my character as well as gave him some hair.  His eyebrow placement needs some tweeking and his hands aren't textured yet but I think ... http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/2009/01/03/clothing-and-hair/