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Octane 4.0 3DS Max Plugin ~ Subdivision Surface Options ~ GPU Render

I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel: This tutorial shows you where to find the Subdivision Surface options in the new Octane 4.0 GPU rendering plugin for 3DS Max. I am using a Phone model for Nankya and Nkoza’s Grandpa, from The Adventures of Nkoza and Nankya animated series.  ~ Daring to Dream really big!!

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Check out the video below

Download the Nkoza & Nankya App using the links below for iOS and Android:

iPhone and iPad: Download the iOS App using this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nkoza-nankya/id1243588310?mt=8

You can download the Android version at this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SowlComix.NkozaandNankya

We invite you to Subscribe to the Nkoza and Nankya Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NkozaandNankya and like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NkozaAndNankya

Our books are Available to order as both Paperback and Kindle versions. They offer a Fun way for Kids and Parents to learn Luganda, and Celebrate our Rich and Diverse Ugandan Cultural Heritage. Order the Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #1 with a bonus Luganda illustrated Alphabet at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1719891419 ~ Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #2, with Luganda and Swahili Animal names at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098905172 ~ and Princess Annitandra, Volume 1, Nankya and Nkoza’s best friend at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098578783 ~ Mwebale nnyo!!

Learning Luganda through the Nkoza and Nankya App for Kids

I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel: Sharing our Nkoza and Nankya, iOS and Android app, a tool you can use to help your kids learn Luganda in a fun way. It features Luganda lessons, education Luganda games, videos, songs, and stories. It has been and continues to be a great resource for me and my wife here in the diaspora, to help our kids learn about our rich and diverse Ugandan cultural heritage, through storytelling. Do please give it a try and share it with your family and friends. We will continue to add more fun content.  ~ Daring to Dream really big!!

Don’t forget to Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SolomonJagwe ~ Visit and like my Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Art.of.Solomon.W.Jagwe

Check out the video below

Download the Nkoza & Nankya App using the links below for iOS and Android:

iPhone and iPad: Download the iOS App using this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nkoza-nankya/id1243588310?mt=8

You can download the Android version at this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SowlComix.NkozaandNankya

We invite you to Subscribe to the Nkoza and Nankya Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NkozaandNankya and like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NkozaAndNankya

Our books are Available to order as both Paperback and Kindle versions. They offer a Fun way for Kids and Parents to learn Luganda, and Celebrate our Rich and Diverse Ugandan Cultural Heritage. Order the Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #1 with a bonus Luganda illustrated Alphabet at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1719891419 ~ Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #2, with Luganda and Swahili Animal names at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098905172 ~ and Princess Annitandra, Volume 1, Nankya and Nkoza’s best friend at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098578783 ~ Mwebale nnyo!!

Sci-Fi Short Film based on Paragon Murdock, Rendered using Unreal Studio Engine

I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel: This is my first short film rendered entirely in the Unreal Engine in just a few hours. I used the Murdock character from Paragon. The content was provided for Free by Epic Games. I am loving the Cinematic sequencer. I will continue to share more as I dig deeper into the Unreal Studio Engine as a storytelling and film making tool. Thank you so much @Epicgames !!  ~ Daring to Dream really big!!

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Check out the video below

Check out some more cool images from Paragon. I am going to be creating more shorts from the content from Epic

Review + First Look ~ Epic Games Release OctaneRender for Unreal Engine 4

I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel: In this video, I review the OctaneRender for Unreal Engine. I am super impressed and excited about this rendering combo. I love working with Octane, and to see it come to Unreal, is a dream come true. I will share more videos as I continue to use Unreal together with Octane.  ~ Daring to Dream really big!!

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Check out the video below

Read More about the release at this link: https://home.otoy.com/unreal-engine-release

OTOY and Epic Games are proud to announce the official release of OctaneRender for Unreal Engine 4, bringing cinematic GPU path-tracing to millions of Unreal Engine users. This release brings together two of the industry’s leading 3D pipelines, giving artists tools to create cinematic immersive experiences in a wide range of applications from gaming and visual effects to architecture and real-time previsualization.

Alien Monster Acting ~ iPhone X Facial Mocap using Motion LIVE & Full Body Mocap with Perception Neuron 2.0

I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel: In this video I am showing the behind the scenes acting session I did, for both the Facial animation and full-body animation, as I played the Alien Monster character from N-aEEXUS, a short Sci-Fi film I wrote, directed and animated ~ I will continue to share my findings as I create more animations using the Noitom Perception Neuron 2.0 and PRO mocap suit and Reallusion iClone.  ~ Daring to Dream really big!!

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Check out the video below

What a time to be alive and experience this incredible tech revolution in the arena of 3D and 2D animation

Learn more about iClone Motion Live at the Reallusion website: https://mocap.reallusion.com/iclone-motion-live-mocap/default.html   ~ Check out the Perception Neuron Pro motion capture suit at the Noitom Website: https://neuronmocap.com/store?field_category_value=PN

First Impressions ~ Review of Perception Neuron PRO Mocap Data in iClone

Sharing My Art, Animation, Film and Storytelling Workflow ~ I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel: This is my first impressions review of the motion capture data from my Perception Neuron PRO suit, using Axis Neuron and Motion Live in iClone. This is raw and unedited data. So far I am liking the stability of the data. I did the test using a stand-in Model from my Animated TV series, The Adventures of Nkoza and Nankya. I will continue to share my thoughts and results as I work more with the Perception Neuron Pro Mocap suit.

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Check out the video below

Check it out at the Noitom Website: https://neuronmocap.com/store?field_category_value=PNPRO

We invite you to Subscribe to the Nkoza and Nankya Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NkozaandNankya  and like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NkozaAndNankya

Download the Nkoza and Nankya iOS and Android app. Download the iOS App using this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nkoza-nankya/id1243588310?mt=8 ~ Download the Android version at this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SowlComix.NkozaandNankya

Our books are Available to order as both Paperback and Kindle versions. They offer a Fun way for Kids and Parents to learn Luganda, and Celebrate our Rich and Diverse Ugandan Cultural Heritage. Order the Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #1 with a bonus Luganda illustrated Alphabet at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1719891419 ~ Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #2, with Luganda and Swahili Animal names at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098905172 ~ and Princess Annitandra, Volume 1, Nankya and Nkoza’s best friend at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098578783 ~ Mwebale nnyo!!


Concept Elephant Procreate Drawing on iPad Pro + Apple Pencil

Sharing My Art, Animation, Film and Storytelling Workflow ~ I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel, showing my drawing workflow – Concept Elephant for a Children’s Book Illustration – concept design, drawing and painting ~ More Videos to come.

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Check out the video below

I am challenging myself to daily draw something geared towards taking my vision from a dream into reality.

Download the Nkoza and Nankya iOS and Android app. Download the iOS App using this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nkoza-nankya/id1243588310?mt=8 ~ Download the Android version at this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SowlComix.NkozaandNankya ~ Mwebale Nnyo!!

iPhone X Facial Mocap using Motion LIVE & Full Body Mocap with Perception Neuron 2.0

Sharing My Animation, Film and Storytelling Workflow ~ I have uploaded a new video to my Youtube Channel, of my voice acting and full-body motion capture using the Noitom Perception Neuron 2.0 Mocap suit, and Reallusion Motion Live in iClone. In this shot, I acted and voiced the part of the 3D commander character.

Don’t forget to Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SolomonJagwe ~ Visit and like my Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Art.of.Solomon.W.Jagwe

Check out the video below

What a time to be alive and experience this incredible tech revolution in the arena of 3D and 2D animation

Learn more about iClone Motion Live at the Reallusion website: https://mocap.reallusion.com/iclone-motion-live-mocap/default.html   ~ Check out the Perception Neuron Pro motion capture suit at the Noitom Website: https://neuronmocap.com/store?field_category_value=PN

iClone & iPhone X Facial Mocap with Perception Neuron Pro for Full Body Mocap

Napoleon Full Body Motion Capture and Facial Motion Capture ~ This is a quick voice acting session I did with the dialogue of Napoleon, inspired by Napoleon: Total War Trailer, a video I saw about 8 years ago, that was created using Faceware. In this Second test, I added a full-body mocap take using a Perception Neuron Pro suit that was kindly provided by Noitom. I rendered this scene in iClone using Iray.

The results are pretty cool and very promising. This take was raw and unedited, which goes to show how much the tech has advanced compared to 8 years ago. I highly recommend the Perception Neuron Pro Mocap Suit, iClone and Motion Live, plus Live face as a solution for your short films and cinematics.

Don’t forget to Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SolomonJagwe ~ Visit and like my Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Art.of.Solomon.W.Jagwe

Check out the video below

What a time to be alive and experience this incredible tech revolution in the arena of 3D and 2D animation

Learn more about iClone Motion Live at the Reallusion website: https://mocap.reallusion.com/iclone-motion-live-mocap/default.html   ~ Check out the Perception Neuron Pro motion capture suit at the Noitom Website: https://neuronmocap.com/store?field_category_value=PNPRO

Live Reacting to and Review of Fortnite’s Epic Robot vs Monster Fight Event

My whole family watched our son play Fortnite and react in realtime to Fortnite’s Epic Robot/Monster Fight Live Event. It was one of our best gaming moments of all time. It felt like we were watching a live movie. We were rooting for the Robot for sure!! What an amazing and Epic moment!! I felt like I was watching Transformers and Pacific Rim all in one fell swoop!! Fortnite Team, you did Well!! Check out the Video below.

Don’t forget to Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SolomonJagwe ~ Visit and like my Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/Art.of.Solomon.W.Jagwe

We invite you to Subscribe to the Nkoza and Nankya Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nkozaandnankya and like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NkozaAndNankya

Download Our Nkoza and Nankya Android and iOS App at: http://www.nkozaandnankya.com/mobileapp/

Our books are Available to order as both Paperback and Kindle versions. They offer a Fun way for Kids and Parents to learn Luganda, and Celebrate our Rich and Diverse Ugandan Cultural Heritage. Order the Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #1 with a bonus Luganda illustrated Alphabet at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1719891419 ~ Nkoza & Nankya Comic Book #2, with Luganda and Swahili Animal names at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098905172 ~ and Princess Annitandra, Volume 1, Nankya and Nkoza’s best friend at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098578783 ~ Mwebale nnyo!!