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SourceTree vs Github Desktop – Which one to use
Sourcetree and GitHub Desktop are both free, GUI-based Git clients aimed at simplifying version control for developers. While they share the same core purpose—making Git more accessible—they differ in features, UI design, integration options, and target audiences.
Installation & Setup
- Sourcetree
- Download: https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/
- Supported OS: Windows 10+, macOS 10.13+
- Prerequisites: Comes bundled with its own Git, or can be pointed to a system Git install.
- Initial Setup: Wizard guides SSH key generation, authentication with Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab.
- GitHub Desktop
- Download: https://desktop.github.com/
- Supported OS: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+
- Prerequisites: Bundled Git; seamless login with GitHub.com or GitHub Enterprise.
- Initial Setup: One-click sign-in with GitHub; auto-syncs repositories from your GitHub account.
Feature Comparison
(more…)Feature Sourcetree GitHub Desktop Branch Visualization Detailed graph view with drag-and-drop for rebasing/merging Linear graph, simpler but less configurable Staging & Commit File-by-file staging, inline diff view All-or-nothing staging, side-by-side diff Interactive Rebase Full support via UI Basic support via command line only Conflict Resolution Built-in merge tool integration (DiffMerge, Beyond Compare) Contextual conflict editor with choice panels Submodule Management Native submodule support Limited; requires CLI Custom Actions / Hooks Define custom actions (e.g., launch scripts) No UI for custom Git hooks Git Flow / Hg Flow Built-in support None Performance Can lag on very large repos Generally snappier on medium-sized repos Memory Footprint Higher RAM usage Lightweight Platform Integration Atlassian Bitbucket, Jira Deep GitHub.com / Enterprise integration Learning Curve Steeper for beginners Beginner-friendly - Sourcetree
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Bubblebird-Studio – Free NoiseGenerator
https://github.com/Bubblebird-Studio/NoiseGenerator
It currently support the following noise models:
Support for Blue Noise is planned.
You can freely use it here: https://noisegen.bubblebirdstudio.com/
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Free 3DGS Render Addon for Blender 2.0
https://superhivemarket.com/products/3dgs-render-by-kiri-engine
https://github.com/Kiri-Innovation/3dgs-render-blender-addon
https://www.kiriengine.app/blender-addon/3dgs-render
The addon is a full 3DGS editing and rendering suite for Blender.3DGS scans can be created from .OBJ files, or 3DGS .PLY files can be imported as mesh objects, offering two distinct workflows. The created objects can be manipulated, animated and rendered inside Blender. Or Blender can be used as an intermediate editing and painting software – with the results being exportable to other 3DGS software and viewers.
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Unwrella Connect – A Free UV-Packer-IO Bridge for Blender
Homepage: https://www.uv-packer.com/
Download: https://www.uv-packer.com/blender/
Documentation: https://docs.3d-plugin.com/https://docs.3d-plugin.com/unwrellaconnect-blender
UnwrellaConnect for Blender is an extension that seamlessly connects Blender to our standalone UV editing applications, allowing you to run their powerful functionality directly from within the Blender interface – no need to leave your workflow.
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Paul d’Herbermont – Nuke HDRI model detection with TorchScript
A tool that detects, crops, and presents reference & cg spheres
https://www.patreon.com/posts/nuke-auto-ai-96524139
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Animation/VFX/Game Industry JOB POSTINGS by Chris Mayne
Chris is now using Google’s Looker Studio (this may better help those that aren’t able to use the filters on the spreadsheet):
https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/2f39b56e-7393-4aa2-9fd5-bf8bf615c95f/page/5koHB
Older format: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eR2oAXOuflr8CZeGoz3JTrsgNj3KuefbdXJOmNtjEVM/edit#gid=0
For any studios that would like to add positions to this, please feel free to use the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXziY3GQ8N7bxM-GxwDoZ7AimguHru0105PLVQtNYygswIlw/viewform
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How to paint a boardgame miniatures
Steps:
- soap wash cleaning
- primer
- base-coat layer (black/white)
- detailing
- washing aka shade (could be done after highlighting)
- highlights aka dry brushing (could be done after washing)
- varnish (gloss/satin/matte)
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Gamma correction
http://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1A.html#Gammabox
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma_correction
http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm
https://www.w3.org/Graphics/Color/sRGB.html
http://www.eizoglobal.com/library/basics/lcd_display_gamma/index.html
https://forum.reallusion.com/PrintTopic308094.aspx
Basically, gamma is the relationship between the brightness of a pixel as it appears on the screen, and the numerical value of that pixel. Generally Gamma is just about defining relationships.
Three main types:
– Image Gamma encoded in images
– Display Gammas encoded in hardware and/or viewing time
– System or Viewing Gamma which is the net effect of all gammas when you look back at a final image. In theory this should flatten back to 1.0 gamma.
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