Analysis: Ideal Tutorial Length

Author: Apollos | Date: 5.8.2007 | Category: Polls

As I look at the poll results for tutorial length preference, here is what I see:

Total Votes: 64

  • 0 votes: 2-10 minutes (0%)
  • 4 votes: 10-20 minutes (6%)
  • 9 votes: 20-40 minutes (14%)
  • 24 votes: Around an hour (38%)
  • 4 votes: No preference (6%)
  • 23 votes: Depends on subject (36%)

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Blender Basics in Quicktime Format

Author: Apollos | Date: 3.8.2007 | Category: Web Site

Hey I wanted to let everyone know that Blender Basics Parts 1 and 2 are available in Quicktime format, in case you didn’t notice the extra links in the original posts. These versions include chapters, which is very nice. This is due to the efforts of Blender Underground operative kaveh, from http://www.river-valley.tv

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Blender Basics Preview Video on Youtube

Author: Apollos | Date: 2.8.2007 | Category: General

I put a chopped up preview of Blender Basics Part 1 on Youtube. I would have uploaded the whole thing but they have a 10 minute limit, so I settled for a preview that points people to Blender Underground, and shows some action highlights. Perhaps I’ll get some traffic from it. Comments are welcome; and if you feel like posting some comments or reviews at Youtube, head on over, it would be most appreciated.

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Analysis: More Tutorials

Author: Apollos | Date: 1.8.2007 | Category: Polls

As of today, Blender Underground’s poll results on future tutorials are not really surprising. Here’s what I see when I look at the poll this moment:

Total Voters: 71
Total Votes: 126
Votes Per Person: ~1.8 (3 votes were allowed)

  • 63 votes: Just more Blender (50%)
  • 31 votes: GIMP (24.6%)
  • 5 votes: Photoshop (4.0%)
  • 2 votes: Photoshop Elements (1.6%)
  • 4 votes: Jahshaka (3.2%)
  • 20 votes: Inkscape (15.9%)
  • 1 vote: Other (0.8%)

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Poll: Which Tutorial Length is Best?

Author: Apollos | Date: 1.8.2007 | Category: Polls

DukeProtocol asked me to put up this poll, and I thought it a good idea. What is your preference on the length of tutorials, or do you have one? Is there an ideal range of lengths for tutorials, or does it depend on the subject?…

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Poll: More Tutorials

Author: Apollos | Date: 31.7.2007 | Category: Polls

Here’s a legitimate poll to kick off Blender Underground’s freshly added polling. You can select up to 3 answers. I have the polls formatted, but there still might be glitches, so if you experience anything weird, just add a comment and let me know…

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Experimenting With Polls

Author: Apollos | Date: 31.7.2007 | Category: Web Site

If you notice any malformed sidebar widgets or funky pages over the next day or two, it’s because I’m experimenting with polls, and it might take me some time to get the styles and alignment right. Feel free to participate…

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Blender Basics Part 2 Is Here

Author: Apollos | Date: 27.7.2007 | Category: Video Tutorials

Ding! I finally finished the second Blender Basics Video Tutorial and you can download it here: Blender Basics Part 2. You can find Part 1 here. I wrapped it up kind of quick, so if you find any major mistakes let me know and I’ll upload a new one this weekend…

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Website Feedback

Author: Apollos | Date: 23.7.2007 | Category: Web Site

I wanted to provide a place for anyone and everyone to comment on the website or offer suggestions. This is the place. Let me know what you like or don’t like, or if you have any questions or suggestions drop me a note here. This site uses Wordpress as a CMS and is hosted at bluehost.com.

Blender Basics Part 2 in the Oven

Author: Apollos | Date: 23.7.2007 | Category: General

I’ve finished editing Part 2 and am beginning all the “post production” tasks to make it ready for release. This includes adding transitions and overlays. The overlays will include keyboard callouts and highlights for interface elements, just like Part 1

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