https://www.posetteforever.com/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=3628&p=42386#p42386
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Kludge
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 03:32 AM

Hello, My Name Is Kludge And I'm A *gasp* Gnubee
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Yes, it's true.  I'm gnu.  And the avatar really is me.  I couldn't think of anything scarier.

A little back story:  I'm your basic escapee from the Home for the Terminally Weird, constantly hiding :ninja: from the guys in the white jackets and the voices - *Those farglesnapping voices!* - while awaiting the mothership's return.  There are, of course, worse things to be but I don't think I'm one of them.  But maybe I am.  I don't know.

Okay, that's out of the way.  Now for the good stuff.  My experience level in 3D is "none at all" so I'm starting out from ground zero.  Where I do have a little experience is video production and live theater and I'm reasonably sure some things will carry over.  The reason I'm getting into it now is because of my daughter.

[Name not given in compliance with board policy] is terminally ill.  She's 33 and may make 40 if we're lucky.  Unfortunately, she's on the mainland and I'm here in Hawaii, and there's no way we can be together for a while.  It just can't happen.  As a result, I'm converting my retirement closet ... er, room into a micro-studio for video production along with making MP3s for her.  Since I can't talk for 2 hours straight (the length of each treatment in a new regimen we hope will extend her life), the idea crossed my feeble little mind that 3D animations to help make her smile while I'm taking a break would be a good thing.  I know the learning curve will be a bit steeper than most I've managed but my little girl is worth it to me.  Even if I don't manage to make any worth using, it will still be interesting learning something new.

And that's my story & I'm sticking with it ... unless I get a better offer.

Best regards,

Kludge