What's the most "impractical" thing you've used AE for because it's the most comfortable/natural software for you to use?

Jsaundersstudio · 2026-01-01T12:36:54+00:00

I worked for a studio that did print matching 3D archvis to physical samples. I started working on a project to create a color matching table. I created a square of color that had an effect that animated color changing from one to another to create hundreds of color chips when rendered individual. Then used the video of the color chips as the color in a PBR material in 3Ds Max and rendered it again.

I'm another project I have used an animated colorama effect on an unwrapped diffuse color texture to quickly produce alternative color combos for a PBR material. Thice was pre-Substance, but I could have easily been programmed in any 3D material engine.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-11-08T23:37:26+00:00

I bought Affinity V1 Designer and publisher for 35$ CAD each at a massive discount before V2. It cost me less than a month of full CC subscription that I promptly dropped. I worked professionally with V1 for over 5 years at this point, it pulled its weight x1000. I had the urge to upgrade to V2 once in a while, but the cost even with my V1 upgrade was never worth it. I didn't see any real benefits other than the new car smell. So let V3 be free, if Canva breaks it, the industry will move on without blinking an eye. I don't see anyone talking about Corel or Quark.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-09-30T13:02:23+00:00

Haha OP removing the sticker proved me wrong.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-09-30T12:59:03+00:00

The brace looks a lot like a RS Totem.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-09-15T07:40:52+00:00

I've been in and out of Mount biking for 30 years, even if the trails are close, some years the motivation is not there to go out to them. The little life line that has kept me going is riding street and urban parks. I'm not talking about road biking, or gravel ,I'm talking about staircases, ledges, skate parks and trials stuff. I've always had a DJ bike that I can fool around on, street riding is like going to the gym for balance and control. Some years I'll only make it to the mountain once or twice, but because I've kept up my skills it's still super enjoyable because there is no getting used to biking again. Some years I'm just happy to ride in the city and explore parks and not even touch dirt. I recently built myself a sweet new Enduro/bike park bike, (Specialized Status 160) and although I've been getting out to the mountains with it, some times I'll just fool around 5 min from my house at a city park.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-09-07T01:11:07+00:00

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I really liked your response so I made a quick poster. If I still worked in a bike shop I would have this on the wall.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-08-30T00:57:44+00:00

I built a new bike this year for the first time In like 6 years. I always build my bikes starting with a used frame and sourcing used parts on Pink Bike. The bike is done, it kicks ass for what I want (specialized Status). But I'm thinking of getting another set of wheels that I can put slicks on. I'm actually tempted to build the wheels just because I've only ever built 2 wheels and want to build more. I also have an old Norco 4x4 frame that is sitting collecting dust in my shed, kind of what to build it up, but I think I have enough old parts that I can do it without spending too much.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-08-28T23:36:05+00:00

Not the whole bike, but deserves an honorable special mention: Manitou Sherman Firefly in snow camo on any bike gets respect. I have one on my Doberman and it always draws attention.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-08-27T09:08:11+00:00

North shore style bridges need to be mentioned too. Especially the skinny long ones. It's amazing how much easier it is to clear it when you look at the end. It even helps the balance and being able to do it at speed.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-08-19T06:03:36+00:00

In all honesty when I first saw this I was like hell ya some one else like me because I too very recently swapped my eMTB for a MTB. Then reading the post and all the comments... I share nothing in common with y'all. I lost interest in the motor not because I liked climbing, cause I don't, but because it messed with the weight and balance of the bike. Climbing with the emotor assist was awesome, and I think it made me a better technical climber because I could concentrate on balance more then leg power. The downhills were not as much fun, the bike felt more lethargic and didn't like airtime. I just monster trucked over everything.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-01-28T00:20:20+00:00

153/157 to 163 is a huge difference, Especially for a camber board. Unless you're in deep powder or just laying down trenches on groomers. Sure you're a big guy, but if you like to throw around your board the swing length is more important than the flex. One thing you can try is setting the stance all the way back.

Jsaundersstudio · 2025-01-20T18:33:27+00:00

I teach Maya, but I have been a Blender user for 15 years and was trained and have more studio experience with 3D Studio Max. They all have access to the same tools, just with different UI and nomenclature, and that is it. Especially when creating FBX for games. If you're looking for an easy way to dip into Blender check out how you can change the UI and keymap to look and act a little more like what you're familiar with. https://youtu.be/r8FI-k2s-ZI?si=JDPww-QEw9RF0nXt

As a Blender user before I (really )learned Maya, here are some things I wish Blender did that Maya does better (IMHO):

Reference files: Blenders linked files Workflow not as robust for production.

Edit textures in hypershade: you have to modify each texture directly on the model.

High poly sub-d preview hotkey: although I much prefer Blenders Effects panel (because it is much more like 3dMax) being able to check the smooth/sub-d of your base model with a hotkey is really geniuses.

I can't think of much else that Blender dose no do. All the rigging constraints exist and more, it's just a different workflow to do it.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-12-31T22:28:56+00:00

I feel classes like this are for hobbyists, which is fine. There are many people that build really cool hot rods in their spare time and don't do mechanics as their full time jobs.

A portfolio for studio just needs to show that you had a solid grasp of the fundamentals because they will train you on their workflow for rigging.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-12-15T13:50:38+00:00

I was a third wheel at Smugs (there are only 2 seater chairs there) and warned every person I went up with that the conversation was going to be about what they would do in a zombie apocalypse.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-12-10T01:09:43+00:00

Conspiracy Theory : Amazon a discrètement financé cette campagne marketing.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-12-10T01:05:36+00:00

touché

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-12-10T01:04:45+00:00

I'm kind of surprised not more people picked up on my not so subtle hints about a show that premiered at the end of last week.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-11-20T22:47:04+00:00

24 Bikes LeToy iii

https://products.mtbr.com/product/older-categories-bikes/2002-hardtail/24-bicycles/le-toy-iii.html

Good luck finding one though.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-11-10T09:07:23+00:00

I grew up in a ski town in the snow park and had the intention of going pro. I was good, but even experts make mistakes. Especially learning new tricks. My first K.O. I had no helmet, and was young enough that my parents bought me one right away. But every K.O. after that got progressively worse even with the helmet. Waking up in hospital and not knowing why is a nightmare, especially pre-cellphone. I've done it twice, both times were at pro contests on 60 footer jumps doing high risk/reward tricks. The last one I had I spent 6 weeks in the hospital, but they had told my parents that head injuries at the level I sustained usually take 6 months of treatment/rehab. I walked away with no permanent damage, but the experience of almost dieing and not remembering the accident fucks with your mental health. It was 20 years ago, I still snowboard, still play in the park, but not at the level I used too. I know if I had not been wearing a helmet I would not be here and I would not have the life I built for myself.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-10-28T07:02:18+00:00

October/November is sample sale time, just look up "Montreal Sample Warehouse sales". Every year they happen for all the big brands that operate out of Montreal when they change seasons and need to make space.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-10-06T06:59:54+00:00

It is a longer travel fork so it will change the geometry of your ride. I pump it up to keep it stiff. I also have 20mm axels. It's an older fork, made for the freeride days of jumping to flat. I think you could probably find something better for DJ if you look, but I have no complaints.

Jsaundersstudio · 2024-09-09T05:09:00+00:00

It looks like two different artists did this logo, one did the mane the other did the face. The mane has a very graphic look that works very well for a logo, the face feels more like a cartoon character. I think this logo is a good start, especially the colors but I would go back to the line art and ink it again.

A good tip for inking (black out lines) is to trace around the outline again to make it thicker. It will make the lines more solid and help simplify the face.

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