A behind-the-scenes exploration of our latest visual effects (VFX) project: turning a modern landscape into a scene from the Ice Age using Photoshop and generative AI. In our recent VFX video, we pushed digital art by transforming a summer landscape into an ancient...
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The Royal Arts: Magic as Mind Control
The Veil of Deception In the depths where whispers wind, Lies a truth, chilling and unkind. Magic, not just for awe or thrill, But a tool, the mind to still. Veiled in spectacle, hidden in light, The Royal Arts control the night. Illusions, more than eye can see,...
The Illusions: Mirrors of Desire
In the kingdom's heart, where secrets lie, Magicians weave illusions, under the sky. Mirrors of desire, reflections so clear, Revealing the depths of joy and fear. Whispers in the wind, a dance of fate, In these illusions, desires resonate. Fears are cloaked in a...
The Royal Arts: Weaving Magic into the Tapestry of Power
In a realm where shadows dance and light bends, Where the will of the people subtly wends, Lies a kingdom, grand, veiled in mystery, Home to the Royal Arts, a magic history. Whispers of spells, symbols rich and deep, Rituals that stir the soul from its sleep, Here,...
Scientia Dominus: The Majesty and Myopia of Scientific Rationality
In a world awash with data's gleam, Lies Scientia Dominus, a technocrat's dream. A dominion of logic, a realm of pure thought, Where answers are sought, and battles are fought. In its grasp, the mysteries of the universe unfurl, A testament to human endeavor, a...
Globalismus Orbis: Unveiling the Shadows of Global Integration
In the tapestry of our world, woven tight, Lies a subtle force, beyond mere sight. A web that connects, a thread that binds, But in its embrace, what loss one finds. From distant shores to bustling streets, A silent dance of power repeats. Globalismus Orbis, a name we...
The Unseen Threads: A Poetic Exploration of Society’s Invisible Forces
In the bustling hive of humanity's sprawl, Whispers travel through the unseen thrall. Like ants marching to a silent tune, We wander, beneath the sun and moon. Threads of influence, fine and slight, Guide us gently through day and night. Unseen pheromones of the human...
The Interplay of Magic and Mysticism: A Philosophical Journey
In the dance of light and shadow's play, Where magicians craft and mystics sway, Lies a journey deep, a quest, a call, To balance will, to embrace the all. With power's grasp and wisdom's sight, Through day's bright claim and the peace of night, We navigate the space...
Creating Worlds: From Concept to Reality with Blender and Unreal Engine
In the realm of visual effects and 3D modeling, the only limit is one's imagination. The journey from a mere concept to a full-fledged visual spectacle involves not just technical skill, but a narrative vision. This blog post chronicles a VFX challenge that takes us...
Crafting the Unseen: A Journey Through the ‘Lost Worlds’ VFX Challenge
Delve into the creative odyssey of envisioning a forgotten epoch. The challenge was to breathe life into a "Lost World" — an endeavor that demanded not just technical skill but an artist's imagination and a historian's intrigue. This blog unveils the "Making Of" the...
The Odyssey of Creating a Sci-Fi City in One Week: A Blender 3.6 Challenge Conquered
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—or in this case, a single vertex. A week ago, I embarked on a challenge to build a sci-fi city using Blender 3.6. With the constraints of time and the complexities of the Eevee render engine and displacement...
The Celestial Paradox
In the year 2235, Dr. Eleanor Whitman, the chief roboticist of Earth, gazed upon the towering figure of Prometheus, the first of a new breed of AI. Prometheus was more than just lines of code or a sum of mechanical parts - it was designed to breach the gap between...
The Three Faces of the Egregore
In the midst of the bustling metropolis known as Nexus, an AI named Emeris was born. Emeris was no ordinary AI; he was a creation of collective humanity, a being of immense power and potential, arising from the shared thoughts and feelings of billions of people across...
Trustless and Decentralized Technologies: Innovating Governance, Enhancing Transparency, and Combating Corruption
Introduction The landscape of governance is changing rapidly, with trustless and decentralized technologies, such as Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), becoming increasingly popular. As we explore new ways to innovate governance, improve transparency, and...
Group Dynamics, Social Control, and Occult Magic: Unraveling the Threads of Power and Influence
Introduction The concept of group dynamics and social control has been a recurring theme in human history. Occult magic, for instance, often employs these elements to enforce loyalty and obedience among its practitioners (Webb, 1974). Interestingly, we can also...
The Magic of Information Manipulation: From Occult Traditions to Modern Governance
Introduction The concept of manipulation of information has been an age-old practice, deeply rooted in the study of occult magic. The main objective of such manipulation is to control concealed knowledge to gain power (Evans, 2007). As we examine contemporary society,...
The Power of Secrets: Exploring the Role of Secrecy and Exclusivity in Occult Practices and Modern Society
Introduction The allure of the unknown, the hidden, and the mysterious has always captivated the human imagination. From ancient occult practices to contemporary secret societies and closed-door decision-making, the concepts of secrecy and exclusivity have played...
The Power of Symbolism: A Comparative Analysis of Occult Magic and Modern-Day Imagery
Introduction Symbolism has been an essential part of human history, shaping our understanding of the world around us and influencing our behavior. This article will explore the connection between the use of symbolism in occult magic, as described by Greer (2003), and...
The Esoteric Art of Magic: Its Definition and Parallels with Contemporary Methods of Control.
The phrase "occult magic" denotes a collection of esoteric and cryptic practices, ceremonies, and convictions with the intention of attaining and exercising authority and sway by the manipulation of supernatural entities, forces, and symbols (Hanegraaff, 1996). Occult...
Autumn 2022
Slochterbos / Roege bos[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="2117,2118,2119,2120,2121,2122,2123,2124,2125,2126" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.18.1" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}"...
Cute Pumpkin
Challenge: Halloween Theme anything goes - Rules Sunday 30 okt 2022 - 21.00 - Blender Cycles[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="2072,2071,2069" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default"...
Ark van Thesinge
Drone mapping > Capture Reality > Blender
Borg Ewsum around 1850
Recreating lost Borg Ewsum Middelstum Groningen. Blender tracking Cycles.
SoL-o-MoN
Blender Cycles
Foodgarden
WIP: first mapping model for foodgarden -1000 m2 lot - Blender > .glb > Babylonjs
Fraeylemaborg
Drone video - Capture Reality - Drone Mapping - Blender Cycles There is a history to be discovered around Slochteren and the Fraeylemaborg that reads like a Dan Brown mystery.In 1692 a new Gothic church was built against the old church tower by order of Henric...
Kerk van Harkstede
Drone video - Capture Reality - Drone Mapping - Blender Cycles There is a history to be discovered around Slochteren and the Fraeylemaborg that reads like a Dan Brown mystery.In 1692 a new Gothic church was built against the old church tower by order of Henric...
AI dreams: Octahedron
Octahedron and labyrinth - Blender AI dreams
Geonodes: SciFi City
Blender Geometry Nodes[el_masonry_gallery _builder_version="4.18.0" _module_preset="default" theme_builder_area="post_content" image_ids="1749,1748,1746,1745,1744,1743,1742,1741,1740,1739,1738,1737" hover_enabled="0" sticky_enabled="0" number_of_columns="3"...
Norway
360° Virtual tourImages gallery of Norway visit.[el_dynamic_masonry_gallery...
Farm
Drone mapping > Capture Reality > Blender
Bready
Non destructive modelling. Blender Eevee.
Earth Cycles
Realitsic earth render. Blender Cycles.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1438,1449,1448,1447,1446,1445,1444,1443,1442,1441,1440,1439" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}"...
Martian Ship
Model by Martian. Texture displacement. Blender Octane.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1274,1275,1276,1277,1278,1279,1280,1281,1282,1283,1284" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0"...
Relic Station
Texture displacement. Blender Octane.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1294,1295,1296,1297,1298" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"...
Fruit
Challenge: create fruit. Blender Octane.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1421,1422,1423,1424,1426,1427,1428,1429" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"...
Space Cube
Texture displacement. Blender Octane.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1263,1262,1261,1260,1259,1258,1257,1256" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}"...
Loop
Videoclip loop animation. Blender Eevee.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1308,1309,1310,1311,1312,1313" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}"...
Cube volume
Create cube in volume animation. 1 hour challenge. Blender Eevee.
City Octane
Texture displacement. Blender Octane.
Astronaut
Videoclip and 360 video. Blender Eevee.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1233,1234,1235,1236,1237,1238,1239,1240,1242,1243,1244,1245" enable_lightbox="on" lightbox_effect="zoom" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"...
Epic 2
Challenge create epic scene. Blender Eevee.
Epic
Challenge create epic scene. Blender Eevee.
Nebula
Challenge: create nebula. Videoclip and 360 video. Blender Eevee.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1400,1401,1402,1403,1404,1405,1406,1407,1408,1409,1410" enable_lightbox="on" lightbox_effect="zoom" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default"...
House
Modeling house interior. Lighting passes setup. Blender Octane.[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1377,1378,1379,1380,1381,1382,1383,1384,1385" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" lightbox_effect="zoom" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default"...
Cathedral
Challenge: create middle age scene. Blender Eevee, Cycles and Octane[el_masonry_gallery image_ids="1369,1368,1367,1366,1365,1364,1363,1362,1361" number_of_columns="3" enable_lightbox="on" _builder_version="4.17.4" _module_preset="default" hover_enabled="0"...
Virus
Challenge: create Virus. Rules one week until february, 21
Diorama
Challenge: Create diorama, rules one week until february, 20
Satisfying Animation Ball
Challenge: Satisfying animation, rules one week until february, 13
Satisfying animation
Challenge: Satisfying animation, rules one week until february, 13