2024
Posts from this year
March Twenty is the International Day of Happiness
I recently learned that my birthday and website, March 20th, land on what is known as the U.N. International Day of Happiness. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, when all 193 member states unanimously adopted UN resolution 66/281, recognizing happiness as a fundamental human right and goal, and aspiration in the lives of all human [...]
Cooking With Ted: Chili Mac
Chili mac is a dish that combines two popular comfort foods: chili con carne and macaroni pasta. It is usually made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, cheese, and spices, but many variations depend on personal preferences and regional cuisines. Chili mac can be cooked in one pot on the stovetop or baked in the oven for a cheesy crust. It [...]
Creating Textures with Photography
I have a long history that goes back twenty years of making my texture maps from photos I have taken. In the early 2000s, I was heavily entrenched in 3D modeling and animation. Part of 3D modeling photo-realistic scenes and 3D animated movies was the necessitation of high-quality textures that I could map over the geometry. However, those resources were [...]