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SMD Collision Mesh Tool

Posted by Shawn Olson on May 12, 2009 | Last Updated May 1, 2013

Download the SMD Collision Mesh Prep Tool for 3D Studio Max and learn how to use it.

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smd, collisionmodel, collision mesh, texture, smoothing group, valve, 3ds, 3d studio max, maxscript, macroscript, plugin, hull, tool

A Call for Reason

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jan 14, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

An essay rebutting infantile attitudes of the anti-science movement.

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science, society, pseudoscience, media, politics, rush limbaugh

Digital Wildlife Art

Posted by Donald Olson on Feb 24, 2005 | Last Updated Nov 8, 2011

My first attempts at wildlife art using a computer. Art by Don Olson.

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wildlife art, digital art, drawing, painting

Canon 10D Err 99

Posted by Shawn Olson on Aug 21, 2005 | Last Updated Aug 16, 2013

Article regarding the infamous Err 99 in the Canon 10D digital SLR.

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err 99, canon 10d, digital slr, photography, camera

Hirsch shoulda did his homework

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

A stab at E. D. Hirsch's misplaced criticism of John Dewey.

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e.d. hirsch, john dewey, educational debate

Liquid 6teen at Crown

Posted by Shawn Olson on Jun 1, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Liquid 6teen played at the Crown on May 29, 2004.

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liquid 6teen rock band, concert photos

Greg Oden, Buckeyes and Basketball

Posted by Shawn Olson on Apr 16, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

Commentary on collegiate basketball, American colleges and professional sports.

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sports, college, greg oden, osu, buckeyes

Compare Values with Arbitrary Comparison Operator

JavaScript for comparing values when the operator to use is variable.
Posted by Shawn Olson on Dec 21, 2012 | Last Updated Dec 21, 2012

JavaScript function and sample code to dynamically compare two values. Accepts numeric and/or alphanumeric values and does a comparison on them based on a comparison parameter.

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javascript, compare, comparison, dynamic, script, operator, math, numeric, alphanumeric, example, free

Tone Curve

Posted by Shawn Olson on Feb 22, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011

Tone Curve tutorial: how to use the Tone Curve function to edit a photo or graphic to bring out the optimum color and brightness.

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tone curve, tonal values, image correction, corel photo-paint, photopaint, photo editing, brightness, tutorial

Pet People

Posted by Shawn Olson on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

A Chalkboard column by Shawn Olson about regulars at a pet store.

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pet owner habits, peculiarities of pet owners, pet store, pet people, anima
Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max