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Tutorials

Here are some tutorials and tips and tricks on various topics. Much of this consists of information that I needed at some point in time. I started writing short notes to myself so I would remember in case I needed the information again. I am slowly writing them up into refined tutorials and posting them on this website since I suspect that they can be useful for other people as well.

Research & Technical

These are some tutorials on technical topics that may be of interest to researchers and academics.

Artwork & Graphics

I mainly use LightWave and The GIMP for my artwork and graphics. These tutorials detail some of the things I have figured out how to make using these applications.

LightWave

Create panoramas of a scene with LightWave's Advanced Camera

LightWave surfaces with the node editor

Making clouds with motion blur in LightWave

Model a compact fluorescent energy saving light bulb in LightWave 3D

The GIMP

Create rotated tileable patterns

Creating tileable marble textures with the GIMP

Tileable Stripe Patterns

Tutorials
- Research & Technical
- Artwork & Graphics
  - LightWave
  - The GIMP

Tutorials

About Peter Yu I am a research and development professional with expertise in the areas of image processing, remote sensing and computer vision. I received BASc and MASc degrees in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. My working experience covers industries ranging from district energy to medical imaging to cinematic visual effects. I like to dabble in 3D artwork, I enjoy cycling recreationally and I am interested in sustainable technology. More about me...

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