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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 1d

Harrison Lake was beautiful yesterday.

#Nature #NatureRX #BritishColumbia

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 3d

Considering the genre of films you make, you should practice a sombre, scary look. /s

On a serious note, congrats. This is awesome and inspiring.

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 6d

Sounds like the start of a prophecy:

"But those that dream by both day and night are both cognizant and escaped. Unless they are escaped and only dream when cognizant, for those who are escaped when at night shall not be cognizant but shall dream in the day. "

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 6d

Are you allowed to post about things that aren't current events or politics?

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 8d

Oh my god, it's #Halloween season tomorrow. IT'S HALLOWEEN SEASON TOMORROW.

#october #ScaryMovies

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 9d

I redid the #xwing design to make it (hopefully) more #3Dprinter friendly. We'll see if it prints tomorrow.

#StarWars #Blender #Learning

A 3D model of a X-wing from Star Wars done in Blender.

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 11d

We recorded these with a cheap mp3 recorder in noisy cafes or in my home over Skype with my old MacBook that had an incredibly loud fan. I edited them using GarageBand.

The originals were noisy, hard to hear, but we were having so much fun we didn't care. Such good times.

Remastered with Reaper.

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 11d

One of my projects for 2025 has been to remaster the podcast series I did with @leefodi.bsky.social back in 2009. So far, I have a handful of episodes finished.
Hard to believe that was 16 years ago. See comments 4 more.
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/aut...

#authorlife #podcast #books #canlit #kidlit

Authors Like Us

A podcast about everything you didn't want to know about the authors you love.

www.podomatic.com

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 12d

Here are my unsolicited opinions on #CanadaPost.

It's not up to the workers to figure out how to make Canada Post viable. That's management 's failings and if it's this bad they should be fired and replaced.

#Canada #CanPoli

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 13d

I have some pretty strong opinions on how plumbing in your home should work.

No experience, zero education, but I've done my own research.

Hire me for your next home reno or emergency project.

#DontTrustTheExperts

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 15d

It figures that on the same day they figure out the cause of #autism the only only ones who would believe it get #raptured.

There's not even any point to being a speculative author anymore.

#PSA #itsnotacetaminophen

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 15d

A random, unrelated note to overshare for no reason at all.
When I was ten I had a splenectomy due to stage 3 cancer. Since then, I have only been able to take #acetaminophen (I was able to say the word in one go!) and I do not have #autism.
Also, as a #PSA, don't inject bleach if you get COVID.

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 16d

A shout out to #libraries and #libraryworkers (it's not just librarians on public service).

My #library card gives me free tutorials on LinkedIn Learning where I learned the basics of #Blender, #3DModeling, and animation.

Libraries matter.

#freeeducation #keeplearning #authorlife

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 17d

In a world that's literally designed to keep you angry and engaged in strife, let's take time each day to wreck the #algorithms by lifting one another up.

#LifeHack #SpreadJoy #BeAngryLater

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 20d

This was the original drawing from when I was 10. Apparently, crocodiles were the enemy.

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 20d

My ten-year old self imagined this creature.

While 3D modelling the creature, I removed the lower tooth, jutted out the upper jaw, and added a tongue. The walk came from inspiration from Grinfinn, my dog. Yes, this is his waddle.

#Blender #3danimation #animation #creativity #amwriting #authorlife

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 22d

Even though it uses an older version of Blender, I recommend the tutorials on LinkedIn Learning.

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 22d

Same. For me it's been 3D modelling and animating with Blender.

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 24d

We should all find such #joy when we encounter a puddle perfect for leaping into.

#Blender #Animation #3DModeling #AuthorLife

Cartoon furry creature at night discovering a puddle.

James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 26d

I started writing for middle grade and enjoyed it. I'm working on an adventure story for that age group.

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 26d

I am. This current project is my fun, de-stress hobby. Thanks for asking. 🙂

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 26d

This test render is coming along nicely. Character reacts to both the puddle in the background and the grass he's walking on. Eyes, eye lids and mouth all move realistically and the walk cycle looks natural.

#Blender #3DModeling #Animation #enjoylife #Hobbies #AuthorLife

Fuzzy cartoon character walking through grass in a city at night.

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · 27d

#Blender changed its hair system from particles to geometry. It took a bit to get the hang of it, but wow it's so much better.

#blender #3DModelling #AmCreating #NotAi #Animation #AuthorLife

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · Sep 7

The evolution of my #Blender project. Using Blender 5.0 Alpha on a Mac Air M3.

#Animation #Illustration #3DModeling #AmCreating #AmWriting

An animation of a furry creature walking down a street at night.

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James McCann Books @james-mccann-books.bsky.social · Aug 31

I need cake. And substitute D&D for AA for my list.

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