G'day Blenderheads,

The Creature Kitbash update is in full swing! We've wrapped up the new assets and are now squashing the last few bugs while crafting some exciting promo trailers.

But that doesn't mean we don't have a few minutes to laugh at the latest AI blunders 🤣

🖥️ Get a free copy of Creature Kitbash - become a Beta tester 🐛

I'm on the hunt for 10 enthusiastic beta testers to put the Creature Kitbash update and the new Insidious Insects assets through their paces.

Want a free copy of Creature Kitbash, complete with all 307 assets? Shoot me an email at BlenderTutorials@DragonbootsStudios.com. It's a first-come, first-served deal, with priority given to those who can record their screen during testing.

Check out a couple of creatures from the new Insidious Insects pack to whet your appetite:

📚New beginners video - Importing textures🎨

I've just released a quick, beginner-friendly tutorial that walks you through adding diffuse, normal, and roughness textures to an object. Plus, you'll get a free copy of this little eyeball dude!

https://youtu.be/41Yss4S_WFs

🖥️"Vibe coding" with AI🤖

"Vibe coding" is the latest buzzword for using AI to create simple programs. While I wouldn't recommend this laid-back approach for large projects, it's fantastic for small, personal endeavors.

I gave vibe coding a shot last week using ChatGPT and whipped up this "Turntable Studio" addon for Blender. It sets up studio lighting and lets you select a list of objects, making them spin 360 degrees on a turntable. It's perfect for cranking out product renders quickly, and I've been using it extensively to render assets for Creature Kitbash. If you're keen to test this AI-created addon, you can download a copy here:

https://dragonboots.gumroad.com/l/xwtnz

If you want a crash course on Vibe Coding check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k2-NOh2tk 0

🤣Hilarious ChatGPT mistakes🤕

I talk a lot about AI in these newsletters, but I think it's good every now and again to remind ourselves it isn't a magic bullet that's going to solve all our problems. Sometimes it's...hilariously bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnGimEqnyBE

Okay, back to sculpting another creature for the promo trailer. Peace!

Jamie.

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