Interests

May not be as interesting as they seem.

(Or they might.)

·       Medicine

·       Astronomy

·       Science fiction

·       Machinima

·       Electronic gaming

·       Digital Art

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Medicine

Believe it or not, I am a medical graduate, kind of in limbo between med school and residency. So I’m a doctor in the academic sense, but I am not yet a licensed practicing physician.  So…please see an experienced and licensed physician for medical advice.  The image links to my alma mater, St. George’s University School of Medicine.

Astronomy

        It’s a big universe out there. We are significant in that our observations make the universe more significant than us.  I took an astronomy course with an emphasis on astrophysics, and there’s a lot of cool stuff out there…

Meade InstrumentsI use a Meade ETX-125EC.  It’s an older model but it works extremely well.  I’ve been able to see some deep sky objects even in a suburban neighborhood with a city nearby.

 

Science Fiction

        I do enjoy these classic science-fiction staples:

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And then there’s my all-time favorite movie:

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Machinima

        Machinima is short for “Machine Cinema,” where a content creator uses a game engine as an ad hoc studio to create a movie.  This was popularized back in 2002 by a company called Roosterteeth, LLC with a popular web series:

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        Some sub-genres of Machinima include the “minds” series, in which a video game character, usually one without a voice of his or her own, and voice the character, usually to comedic effect.  This particular style of machinima was popularized by Ross Scott of his own label Accursed Farms, with Freeman’s Mind.  This series gives voice to Gordon Freeman of Half-Life fame.  Since then, there have been multiple spin-offs and other minds-style projects.  Here are some of my favorites, as well as my own project.

Advisory: Mind Series often contain scenes of graphic violence and contain very strong language. Viewer Discretion is advised.

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Electronic Gaming

        It’s a great way to bleed off stress, meet new people from home, and see wonderful interactive artwork come to life in virtual space.  It’s also interesting to see the new tricks people use in programming their titles, pushing the limits of software and hardware while still making an enjoyable game title.

        Here are a few of my favorite game titles:

Text Box: The Half-Life franchise, by Valve software.  This is one that’s a classic.  Now if they’d only finish the story…
        Text Box: Halo, formerly by Bungie, now by their splinter company, 343 Industries. The spiritual successor to Marathon (I dare you to look that one up). Text Box: Destiny and Destiny 2, by Bungie.  An awesome massive multiplayer online first person shooter.



Digital Art

        I’m not so good with pen and paper, but I can do something with edge and vertex.  You can see some of my tools of the trade on my recommendations page, and my artwork on the portfolio page.