Update/discussion (Patreon)

Hey again. So, had a few failed attempts at recording some videos and feeling pretty tired.

What I'd like to do starting now is move through the rough drafts and get them ready for public consumption, including the mold making video. This does take some time and effort so whatever else I'd like to do that's traditional may need to take a back seat for a bit.

And while I'm doing this we really need to discuss Halloween and see what is reasonable to complete. 

I'd like to concentrate on the carnival idea again but there are a few things to consider.

First, it's been a long time since I've looked at the original files for the 3d environments. I wanted to perhaps switch over to Maya and am in the process of seeing if this is possible. I have to admit I have forgotten a LOT of stuff about these programs.

Also, these programs require an annual fee. I can get the "indie" license for 3ds max or Maya which is pretty affordable but will need to be charged to my credit card.

What I've noticed though with the planet animation is that the render times don't seem that great with the new computer. I'm not sure why that is. 

I may also have in the past used a cracked copy of the vray when working on the carnival 3d scene. I prefer not to use cracks as I can write them off as a business expense anyway, but vray requires it's own annual subscription. I don't know what renderer I'd use in Maya. 

We need to sort of sit down and make a plan for what exactly needs to get down and how to go about it and how I'm going to continue to get ad revenue from new youtube content (it basically goes down to zero when I'm not actively posting) while also maintaining momentum with the Carnival project. I don't know why but I am extremely fatigued and I am worried about this as a factor.

So from now I am going to be posting a lot here about that particular project and what exactly I'm doing each day. This I do perceive and experience as work so I do feel the need to quantify this on the patreon. 

I especially need to manage my expectations because I can get carried away with potential outcomes that aren't achievable for me based on time, money and (most of all) skill level. 

I would love it if we could work together to achieve this project by Halloween. 

edit: just to be clear, the financial aspect is not something we need to discuss, it's just something I feel I need to communicate as a limiting factor. For example, instead of making the costume as I hoped for originally, a 3d representation may be an option, although it may take more time. I also can get carried away with materials so it's more so something that I need help controlling.