http://duitbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/vsfx_721_p1_preview.mp4 Abstract This project is a study in Houdini procedural modeling techniques to create a responsive sizing building. For this project, I chosen to do a abstract tower in the flavor of…
http://duitbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/vsfx755_3_dragon.mp4 Abstract This project is a study in C++ programming techniques to develop an custom pattern nodes called “HeightToColor" and "Distance3DToColor".The current implementation of the HeightToColor node allows an artist to:smoothly ramp two color…
Abstract This project is a study in C++ programming techniques to develop an custom pattern node called "SideMask".In addition, it covers creating a Maya interface for the shader using a template Python…
Research & Studies Aside from making creative works, I believe it is always necessary to keep learning, especially the things that do not seem relevant. As of 2021, I started…
http://duitbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/vsfx755_1_redleft.mp4 Abstract This project is a study in C++ programming techniques to develop an Arnold Shader node for rendering in Autodesk Maya.The shader is written and compiled in Professor Malcolm Kesson's custom…
https://vimeo.com/530908699 Abstract This project is an extension of the Python Matrix project. The goal is produce a 10 second animation of demo-reel quality. Procedures In order to add more details for…
Abstract Write a python script that will place an interesting 3D group of surfaces in a Maya scene. The python script(s) will implement one or more procedures. Each procedure will…
Abstract Using Object-Oriented Programming concepts, Python and PySide, develop a script that Creates a user interface with parameters' sliders and spinboxes to create nParticles of different geometric shapes in Autodesk Maya. Also,…
Saturn Rings Point Generation TASK Generate a rib archive containing point clouds coordinates and color data for Saturn Rings using Python. The rib archive is then rendered in Renderman in…
https://vimeo.com/523550182 Project overview This exercise in Visual Poetry is based on Charles Bukowski's "The Laughing Heart" poem, which explores themes of seizing the moment and living life to the fullest.…
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Desmond Du is a Motion Designer that specialized in animation using JavaScript expression rigging and scripting, procedural workflow, tool kitting, and automation. He also makes AE tutorials and love to teach!
He also enjoys teaching and runs a software tutorial YouTube channel called NoSleepCreative. He has a virtual fragment of his brain online here.
Other than that, his hobbies include singing, playing the ukelele, an acousmatic experience while drinking coffee, and of course the occasional intoxication with good company.
