tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9168170752022901332012-01-16T11:32:09.228-05:00It's a blog, what more is there to say?Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-91606850002101202592012-01-16T10:36:00.005-05:002012-01-16T11:32:09.236-05:00

So, since Ivy Geilker has convinced me to keep blogging, I'm writing this post.My parents announced to me last night that I am going to River Hill Winter 2012! I'll be competing in 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 3x3 One-Handed, 3x3 Blindfolded, and Pyraminx. If any of you readers (if there are any) are coming, then come say hi to me if you see me!I'm hoping to get the following times at the competition:2x2:

Ickathuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14244050872868301574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-79605123592816641752012-01-14T23:29:00.003-05:002012-01-14T23:30:48.956-05:00

Yeah.Maybe.Probably not.But I'll try.For now, check out my YouTube Channel!!! Direct link: http://www.youtube.com/user/IckathuThat's all for now.PS: Yes, I know it was short.

Ickathuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14244050872868301574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-55907873470288288462011-08-23T15:16:00.000-04:002011-08-23T15:16:10.045-04:00

It took me a VERY long time to get sub-1. Keep working at it and you'll get there eventually, however: Being sub-1 mostly comes down to 3 things: The cube. The Method. Practice. The Cube You need to make sure that the cube turns well. I would recommend disassembling it and spraying it with Silicone Spray. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXNTSqJFZZc The Method This well help you become

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-15219119644354822162011-08-03T15:33:00.004-04:002011-08-03T15:38:39.828-04:00

I need help!! I downloaded Ubuntu 11.04 the other day, but I cannot connect it to wi-fi. I've read through all the Ubuntu help docs relating to networking, but I can't find anything. I know that my wireless is working, because Windows7 is connected. Any advice?

Ickathuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14244050872868301574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-20913088026266907202011-07-19T11:44:00.001-04:002011-07-19T11:47:43.469-04:00

First, we detail the front: Next up, I'll be detailing the midsection.

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-21975470912036457452011-07-15T16:38:00.000-04:002011-07-15T16:38:53.731-04:00

It went 10 times faster on my laptop. AMAZINGLY faster. If there is a change visible from this angle, it is VERY small. Now we can see some differences :)

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-10124850875521292132011-07-11T18:17:00.002-04:002011-07-11T23:19:54.088-04:00

We're working hard to get things moving! We now have a 5 person team. Jacob, Aaron, Christie, Rick, and me, Alex Mertz (YouTube). Check out our photo gallery often for updates. Read the beginning of the story here! Here is a blog dedicated to the movie: x-operation.blogspot.com Laptop News!!! I finally ordered myself a laptop! Yippee!! It should be here on Thursday (July 14, 2011)!

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-3284687924136646002011-06-11T20:47:00.000-04:002011-06-11T20:48:32.986-04:00

Here is part one of my tutorial series on how to solve a Rubik's Cube.Enjoy!!

Ickathuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14244050872868301574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-40712736214260684902011-05-22T08:32:00.000-04:002011-05-22T08:32:32.527-04:00

Greetings! I just want to give all you guys a heads-up about this section of the gyrocopter. It is extremely long, the computer I am using for it is not to happy with all the verts.... There might not be much progress done for quite some time until I get my new laptop. If you want to hire me for any animation/graphic design/rigging, just send me an email at mertztuff@gmail.com . Anyway, now

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-15949602161005629422011-04-25T16:13:00.000-04:002011-04-25T16:13:54.102-04:00

This one was relatively quick! not much change from this angle, but I'm rendering one angle from each part that matches the concept. top view

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-50231779682672039032011-04-23T12:06:00.000-04:002011-04-23T12:06:25.282-04:00

I'm finished with the second part of the second part of the tutorial series!! (The midsection of the blocking part of the tutorial series)

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-33448215753778765542011-04-16T12:49:00.000-04:002011-04-16T12:49:20.981-04:00

I think this gyrocopter will take several months to complete. I recieved it a week ago, and have made it through 1hour 30minutes!! Plus, it gets more detailed every section! part 1 (56 min of video) took about an hour and a half. The first section of part 2 (30 min of video) took about 2-3 hours!!!! It's fun though!

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-75301595135291854362011-04-09T21:09:00.000-04:002011-04-09T21:09:27.341-04:00

So, I won the AWESOME vehicle modeling series from blendercookie.com I have worked through the first part, and here is my current progress!! Current Progress Concept Art by David Revoy

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-47604516266362123172011-04-08T08:21:00.000-04:002011-04-08T08:21:22.684-04:00

Try it. A test using alchemy. "Alchemy is an open drawing project aimed at exploring how we can sketch, draw, and create on computers in new ways. Alchemy isn’t software for creating finished artwork, but rather a sketching environment that focuses on the absolute initial stage of the creation process. Experimental in nature, Alchemy lets you brainstorm visually to explore an expanded

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-59726021024665386452011-04-07T15:38:00.000-04:002011-04-07T15:38:58.465-04:00

Quite fun and easy for big cube solvers. Just started learning it last night at this link. I'm still learning the LL algorithms, but the rest I learned all in one night. It's mostly commutators, so it is not surprising that I learned all of that already. Now, GO LEARN IT!

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-55441826627538744222011-03-29T15:25:00.001-04:002011-03-29T15:25:51.674-04:00

Well, I've been doing some thinking, and I'm not sure it would be to hard to really construct a lightsaber... The only trouble is getting the supplies. Putting it together will take a little electrical knowledge, but that's not too bad. So, let me start ranting. What you will need: An energy pack. (like, super powerful batteries...) A positively (or negatively) charged magnetic rod 3 ft long.

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-30639629944156504502011-03-26T11:00:00.000-04:002011-03-26T11:00:38.946-04:00

Oh yes, how I love rigging.... It is one of my favorite things to do in Blender.... So complicated, yet.... So simple.... A word of advice to all you riggers out there when something isn't working:  Make sure all the properties that drive values are set properly!!!! I was having a problem with a rig, and I just COULD NOT get it too operate correctly. I finally thought to myself, just as I was

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-1292441485347208982011-03-26T00:30:00.001-04:002011-03-26T00:31:40.890-04:00

I'm a cat...And if you ask why, well.... Let's just say, ummm.... Hmmm...Seriously though, it just popped inti my head and I felt the need to say it..

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-30900891708308637252010-12-24T08:32:00.004-05:002010-12-24T08:41:37.385-05:00

Hey!!! It's Friday, so it is time for a new pic!! (Or maybe a few, hehe, I havent uploaded in forever!)So, here is the first one:Hehe, santa left his hat.The second one:They both want the fish... but they both want the fish... Crabs dont share.... Bye-bye to one of the crabs. :)

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-27465652137179100872010-11-29T10:57:00.003-05:002010-11-29T11:09:19.729-05:00

YAY!!! I DID IT!!! 50,000 WORDS, 30 DAYS, NANOWRIMO!!!

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-60737879502891482342010-07-21T19:41:00.002-04:002010-07-21T19:46:14.339-04:00

Hello all!The site will be down from 8:00 PM EST (0:00 GMT) until who knows when for maintenance. :)Thanks!PS.Sorry it is so abrupt :)

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-91713636863946759162010-07-11T14:25:00.003-04:002010-07-11T14:28:53.436-04:00

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-77925311190910843992010-06-30T17:42:00.002-04:002010-06-30T17:58:16.549-04:00

Okay, so this demonstrates rain, however not puddles, more like an actual rain storm.

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-55879400409676763742010-06-12T14:12:00.000-04:002010-06-12T14:13:13.364-04:00

Daytime and nightime/stormy version of this scene

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-70594981116268604812010-06-12T09:28:00.003-04:002010-06-12T09:36:38.243-04:00

Just some more stuff i have made.

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-65868099307369730882010-06-12T08:55:00.000-04:002010-06-12T08:56:35.757-04:00

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04198606682189236718noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-916817075202290133.post-26765939216859208532010-06-11T12:33:00.001-04:002010-06-11T12:35:13.754-04:00

I will attempt to start uplaoding a new image each saturday, covering what i have been doing in the past week.

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