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Blender 3D - Turning on the Normals
One of the common problems that I am starting to see with models exported from Blender 3D into XNA Applications. With that in mind I thought I would throw this simple post together to show people how … more
Bits of Blender Video Series
I came across a good video series on YouTube this morning called Bits of Blender. The series is brought to you by the guy who did the Cartoon Smart video series, and goes through several of the … more
Blender 3D - Modelling a Mace
Here is a good tutorial for beginners that goes through the process of modelling a Mace in the Blender 3D Application. This Mace could be used as a Characters weapon in your XNA Based Dream Build … more
Windows Mobile Powershell Provider
As most of you would know I do a lot of Powershell with my day to day job as well as with my own business, and today I was told about a new Powershell Provider. With the increase in mobile … more
Expression Blend 2 and WPF Applications
Over the last few days I have decided to start a small business application to assist in growing my skills. I was going to end up doing something in a Windows Forms Application, but decided that I … more
Dream Build Play 2008 Begins
Ok it has finally begun for another year, Microsoft has launched the Dream Build Play competition for 2008. Up for grabs this year is about $75,000 worth in prizes. With this years event you … more
DirectX SDK (June 2008) has been released
The June 2008 version of the DirectX SDK has been released, here is the link to the Download on the Microsoft Downloads Site. What's New in the June 2008 DirectX SDKThis version of the DirectX SDK … more
BlenderArt Mag Issue 16 Available
The latest edition of BlenderArt is now available for download, the main focus on this issue (16) is the "Wow Factor". "In this issue we take a look at some of the techniques used to create … more
Changing job Notifications in SQL Server 2005
At the moment I am going through the process of setting up multiple Maintenance Plans for several of the SQL Server 2005 Database Servers that I manage. The problem that I have found is that you can … more
Creating SSRS Report Templates
Over the last few weeks I have been using SQL Server Reporting Services a lot more, and with the current role I have the need for report templates is a requirement. Going through my normal Blog … more
XNA Star Wars 2.5D Shooter
Here is a good example of a 2.5D Shooter. The game is based in the Star Wars Universe, but it does a good job of utilizing the 3D World to get it's point across. {YouTube:i-7vywWZ5Fw} Technorati … more
10 things to consider when learning XNA
Going through some old links and I found a good post that mentions 10 things that someone should consider when learning Blender 3D. Digging deeper into the post I found that the 10 items could be … more
Large Collection of Blender 3D bookmarks
Here is a post from someone that has collated a large list of Links and Resources for Blender 3D... All my Blender 3D Bookmarks This is a good list for anyone starting out and trying to decide where … more
Blender 3D - Labelling your view
One of the main problems I sometimes find myself in with Blender 3D is remembering which View I have selected in the editor window. Did you know that you can display the views name in the window just … more
Gears of War to get a facelift
Looks like the Original Gears of War is going to get a re release... Included in this refresh will be a price drop. "It's not a huge surprise, but one of my favorite games Gears of War will drop in … more
Sound, Music and Effects for your XNA Applications
With the introduction of XNA there is going to be a large requirement for new sound resources that we can all use. These could be in the way of Sound Libraries that are used for Non-Commercial or … more
3D Studio Max Links and Resources
3D Studio Max Official Links AutoDesk - The Creators of 3D Studio Max AutoDesk Media and Entertainment - Links to the Media and Entertainment Pages on the AutoDesk Site. 3D Studio Max Home Page 3D … more
Getting Started with Blender 3D and XNA
Installing Blender The first thing that you need to do is install the Blender system and get it running, to download the latest version of Blender go to www.blender.org and go to the main downloads … more
Installing Blender 3D
In this short article I will go through the process of installing the Blender 3D Application. When we have finished you will have a fully working 3D Modelling system that will allow you to create the … more
Blender 3D 2.46 Released
I have been waiting for this for a while, and here it is, Blender 3D 2.46 has been released. For a complete list of features and functions follow the links in this post. The work of the past half … more