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A Sci-Fi Published Novel

These posts explore the ideas, retro sci-fi, and personal events that shaped the novels' universe.

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March 22, 2026

From 3D Render to "Photorealism" with help from ChatGPT

March 22, 2026/ Alexander Barnes
From 3D Render to "Photorealism" with help from ChatGPT

After more than 20 years of creating 3D characters, I tried something new. I used AI to push my renders into “photorealism”. The results weren’t perfect, but they changed how I think about the creative process.

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March 22, 2026/ Alexander Barnes/ 22 Comments
CG Art, Characters, Just ideas, Renders, Technology
3D Renders, ChatGPT
April 08, 2021

Chapter 12: There were four lights

April 08, 2021/ Alexander Barnes
Chapter 12: There were four lights

Like many, many chapters in The Amaranth Chronicles: Deviant Rising, Chapter 12: There were four lights, is one I think both Chris and I have seen clearly in our

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April 08, 2021/ Alexander Barnes/ 4 Comments
CG Art, Characters, Renders, Technology, Suggestions
Xander, Cade, Chris Preiman, CG
June 04, 2020

The goal isn't to live forever, but to create something that will.

June 04, 2020/ Alexander Barnes
The goal isn't to live forever, but to create something that will.

…How very bad it would be for those in power if everyone knew they were just as capable of changing the world…

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Characters, CG Art, Renders
Tarja, Helix Earrings, The Helix Network
May 03, 2020

Not everyone dies, some people become symbols.

May 03, 2020/ Alexander Barnes
Not everyone dies, some people become symbols.

Our teacher, no, our leader was dead and none of us, Will’s kids, knew what to do or how to take it…

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May 03, 2020/ Alexander Barnes/ 6 Comments
Characters, CG Art, Renders
Xander, The Helix Network
April 05, 2020

Thats how the light gets in...

April 05, 2020/ Alexander Barnes
Thats how the light gets in...

I can now spot this in people earlier. I can spot the illumination further away, and it is only because others are so dimly lit

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CG Art, Characters, Renders, Technology
CG, Renders, Jerula
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