Welcome to my small corner of the web
My name is Gerard Duffy and around the web I go by the user-name of “gmd3d” a mix of my name and interest, not very inventive but easy to remember.
Feel free to look around and check out the number of designs I have worked on over the years and also my tutorial of how to build the USS Enterprise from Star Trek The Original Series 1966-69 in Lightwave3d by Newtek its a tutorial aimed for beginners, check under the “Tutorials” in the menu, its is downloadable in PDF format and is free, its a mixed bag of designs and interests.
you can navigate to the designs via the Categories on the right side of your screen. >>>>>
I have made some very good friends over the years through forums, listed below, its a sad to see that over the last few years that many of these forums have since closed, due in part to Facebook and other social media sites most of my models went with them, never to be seen again.
Foundation3d, I have been a member since 2007
Foundation3d
A very nice forum with a mix of programs in use
3dscifi
My CGI program of choice as mentioned above is Lightwave by Newtek, which is an excellent 3D modelling and rendering program and I’ve used it since 2006, Lightwave3d was first seen used very effectively in Babylon 5 (1994) where the producers took a bold step with this new CGI visual effect approach and has since went on to make a name for itself in the entertainment industry, going from strength to strength and has featured in other franchise like Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, James Bond, Spider-Man, Stargate, Firefly and many more besides, there are too many to name here, while people do complain about the over use of CGI in film, and for good cause I think, its not the tools, its the use and over use.
I have always been a science fiction/fantasy fan, from as far back as I can remember, I mainly enjoy Science fiction for its ability to shows us possible futures where humanity has grown up and explores not only the universe we live in but also humanity as a whole, with a little action thrown in for good measure, for me that’s best kind of science fiction.
The original Star Trek series (1960s) fulfilled that very well showing us a possible and a very positive future for humanity in general where we reached a kind of maturity that we surly need.
I also enjoy the original Battlestar Galactica (1970s), & original Star Wars (1970s) I am also big fan of the early Science-Fiction films from the 1950’s and on into the 1980’s and perhaps 1990’s.
Gerard Duffy
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© Star Trek, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica and other trademarks are held by their relevant copyright holders.
“no infringement is intended”I hold the copyright for my design work in progress artwork, art and tutorials
Please do not use my artwork, images, tutorial for any commercial attempt without first contacting me
I am always happy to see comments or suggestions
on any of the artwork or designs.
