Hamster X Studios

Maggots are fun!

Extensor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:43:16 +0000

This is a clip from my speed cartoon Zombie Kid.

View on Vimeo.

Making the Jump

Extensor — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:18:47 +0000

The Blender Foundation recently released the latest Blender. 2.53 beta is now feature complete. So I am making the jump to the new Blender and am now learning the new interface. Look for some new Blender renders by me soon. In the meantime, here are a few images created while testing a new technique I learned this week.

The 5 minute Leg

Flying Space Arch

Blender 2.5 Released

Extensor — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:02:29 +0000

Well, it is Alpha 0, which means it isn’t feature complete and still has some bugs. I’ve been using the latest Blender for the last few days and the new UI is awesome. Look for some new 2.5 generated images from me soon.

* Note: If you need stability then please use Blender 2.49.

Microsoft: Word ban would cause “irreparable harm”

Extensor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:37:05 +0000

“Microsoft has warned that “major public disruption” would be caused if a court ruling forcing it to redesign Word is allowed to stand.” — PCPro

Two words Microsoft: OpenOffice. (or is that one word?) For those who don’t know, OpenOffice is a free suite of apps that are compatible with MS files. Word included. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux and best of all, it is free!

The only “irreparable harm” would be to Microsoft itself.

App Store for Mac Apps

Extensor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:02:46 +0000

My Smart Duck Reader software is now in the Bodega Store. It is an app store which features Mac apps. The Smart Duck Reader also comes in a PC version. So if you are slumming it, you can still try it out.

Furry Readings

Extensor — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:23:09 +0000

Just came across this book at the Luca -Accounting for Mac OS X blog.

It is about wireless history but more importantly (to me) it is about Marconi and Tesla, two of my favorites. Click here to read more about Thunderstruck by Erik Larson.

July Post

Extensor — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:41:24 +0000

Super busy so i’ll make this short.

Birthday Related: Got this sweet guitar along with a guitar plug to USB cable. Plus I got iLife 09 which contains GarageBand and its new feature Instrument Lessons. Currently learning chords, getting the fingering right is a pain but it is coming along. I really like that i’ll be able to record directly into GarageBand.

iPhone Apps: Setting up a new iPhone apps company. Got talent and investor lined up. Looking for a programmer. Spread the word!

Comics: Working on a Drop Comic. More to come on that.

Waiting for the new versions of Pixelmator (1.5) and Blender (2.5)

That is it for now. I’ll post some artwork soon so check back.

Santa Ana – California

Extensor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:06:06 +0000

It is day 2 of my trip and I’m spending the night at my friend Phong’s place. Went to Kinokunia and Book Off. I got a Flash MX book with CD for $1. An art book i’ve been looking for, for $4. The first big Akira japanese manga for $1 and last, the Justice League DVD for $5.

Comic Strip

Extensor — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:14:59 +0000

[click to enlarge]

This is a comic strip I did based on a true incident that I had the misfortune of experiencing.

• Travel News: Heading down to Los Angeles. I’ll be back late Tuesday.

Sing! Test

Extensor — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:43:50 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Di_VxMEuA

Sing! is a short cartoon I’m making in a flat style using the 3D app Blender.