Author Archives: loramel

Review on ‘Blender Master Class’ by Ben Simonds

Posted on April 1, 2013 by loramel

I have been approached by no starch press to write a review about the new blender related book ‘Blender Master Class’ by Ben Simonds. I decided to give it a try and here we go.

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A new year …

Posted on January 24, 2013 by loramel

  After a long pause a bit of a life sign, but not yet back to CG or blender. I realize that it will take yet some time before I find myself the needed focus to tackle CG related projects … Continue reading →

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Ara’s Tale at the Blender Conference 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by loramel

Yesterday I got confirmation from Ton Roosendaal, that my proposed talk about the production of Ara’s Tale ( Challenges and Production Insights of Single-Handedly Making a Short) is accepted. Yeah I hope to be able to talk to some of  you … Continue reading →

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Aftermath

Posted on August 31, 2012 by loramel

And I have again reason to open my celebration bottle of Ardbeg Single Malt. Now after almost 2 months of the release of Ara’s Tale, the movie and it’s production is again creating some fuzz. Soon after the release of … Continue reading →

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Ara’s Tale Production Files Available

Posted on July 27, 2012 by loramel

After a lot of tinkering and various attempts, I am glad to be able to announce the availability of the production files for Ara’s Tale.

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Ara’s Tale is Released !!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by loramel

    After 3 years in the making, finally is the moment of truth: I proudly present the release of Ara’s Tale ! Writer/Director: Martin Lubich Music: Philippe Rey Sound: Mikkel Nielsen

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Magical !

Posted on July 4, 2012 by loramel

After 3 years of writing alone on this blog, it is now time to let the other team members have their voice and thoughts heard. And it also helps a bit to shorten the waiting time until the final release … Philippe … Continue reading →

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Digital Cinema ?!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by loramel

It is not the first time the this project creates a momentum out of its own and steers to directions I have never thought of. Today I managed to get a very generous offer from a local cinema. With the … Continue reading →

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The Score is Final

Posted on June 25, 2012 by loramel

Phil has delivered the final score for Ara’s Tale. Over 8 minutes of original soundtrack, fitting perfectly to, and enhancing the visuals by a huge amount. For me the score is fantastic. Phil and I have both a very similar … Continue reading →

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What are these white pixels … ?

Posted on June 1, 2012 by loramel

What white pixels ? These, there, flickering at the cliff wall ! Ummhh … … I do not know why this has slipped through my countless screenings, but here they were. Full bright white, sometimes colorful, single hot pixels. What … Continue reading →

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