Unmarked assignments. Major drafts came in over the weekend so I lost some ground but I know what I need to do for the next few days.

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Making sidewalks to go with the buildings. Tedious but will save time later. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay

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I love a little courtyard. I think I’ve made enough #blender3d buildings for now. On to the next phase of my simulation. #medievalyork #mysteryplay

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Carolyn choreographed a fight-dance adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

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Each building in my #medievalyork simulation has four levels of detail (so that distant objects render faster). #blender3d #mysteryplay #design #cgi

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Another corner building. Designed and textured. Needs an interior. #blender3d #design #aesthetics #medievalyork #mysteryplay

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The complex geometry on this wedge building took me all weekend.  #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay #cgi #aesthetics #design

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