BADPIXEL BLOG
WTNFT?
Fungibility is the potential for an asset to be traded or replaced with an identical unit. Currency (crypto or traditional) are considered fungible assets. "Non-fungible" is something that's unique. Something that cannot be traded or replaced. Original works of art and collector's items fall into this category. The fungibility of an item can vary depending on how unique it is.NFTs (non fungible ...
3D PRINTED RESPIRATOR MASK
A Badpixel Builds video demonstrating the process of preparing, modifying, 3D printing, fitting and finishing a 3D printed respirator mask.
This prototype design is an example of something that could potentially be used as a last resort if no N95 respirator or other certified PPE (personal protection equipment) is available.
The design featured in this video is a ...
Branded Bartop Arcade Cabinet Build!
A super quick video on how we designed and built our Badpixel bartop arcade cabinet!
We've been using CG imagery of this thing for ages for the marketing we do for the company but the real deal has been on the bench for ages. In May, we finally found some time between jobs to button it up and cross it off the list. Unlike some of the other builds we've taken on ...
A short tutorial / explainer video about our Solidworks to VR process. After researching a bit, we discovered a fantastic plugin for Unreal Studio called Datasmith. The plugin is free but extremely powerful. It supports a ton of different file formats from loads of software packages. Datasmith gives the user a high level of control when meshing models. It's tessellation is clean, it makes great ...
SOLIDWORKS CSWA CERTIFICATION FOR BADPIXEL!
In October 2018, Badpixel invested in a Solidworks Professional license and in George Brown's SW certificate program. We now offer a new line of services to clients.
March 27 was a great day at BPHQ because we obtained our CSWA Solidworks certificate, scoring 98% on the official certification exam! We are now proud to announce our SolidWorks line of ...
Badpixel Arcade Machine Computer by Badpixel on Sketchfab
LIVE 3D ILLUSTRATION
After a couple of crazy months in the shop, things are starting to settle a bit. This week's internal challenge at Badpixel? Taking previously farm-rendered 3D content real-time and online.
For those unfamiliar, Sketchfab is an online platform that allows real-time previewing and manipulation of 3D models and animation ...
"FLUID"
In slow weeks around the shop, we're usually busy immersing ourselves in studio upgrades, repairs or other less artistically-glamorous endeavors. late this summer, with most of the mundane housekeeping out of the way, we decided to sharpen up our booze bending skills using Realflow 10, Maya and After Effects. Here's a collection of CG liquid sim shots compiled into a test called "Fluid".
Team ...
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF A BLOWN DEADLINE:
Cloud-based and commercial render services can be a handy solution when you're in a pinch and no local services are available. However, in our experience, the workflow is often plagued with technical issues that can be very time consuming to sort - especially when production files start to creep up towards 1GB or more (we're looking at you, automotive).
We've found ...