Land8 | Michael Van Beek | Activity https://land8.com/members/michaelvanbeek/activity/ Activity feed for Michael Van Beek. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:23 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 0599fa9915bb25ba06d2d55e88d263e1 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: oh late night 3ds what would i do without you? https://land8.com/activity/p/21002/ Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:49:07 +0000 oh late night 3ds what would i do without you?

]]> 0 04c010201dd9a0afdab0e18acf5f24a2 Michael Van Beek replied to the topic rendering/design visualization competition in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/renderingdesign-visualization-competition/#post-163651 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:48:31 +0000 “Have you posted this with ASAI or NYSR yet?”  no i have not, if there is anything i/we could do to get the word out please let me know… and rfox i was thinking it would be something where a contestant would submit any work they think meets the criteria of “digital representation of a landscape installation”

]]> 0 c8fab3c24435a66e42d7d86733fd4036 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: hey everbody. im going to try to get some student work up here... https://land8.com/activity/p/21187/ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:24:59 +0000 hey everbody. im going to try to get some student work up here…

]]> 0 f47042083b777542363606127281d188 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: coolio fox. i started a discussion about it on the main […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21003/ Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:24:09 +0000 coolio fox. i started a discussion about it on the main page… if you have any thoughts post em up, if you want to make it happen say something to that effect i want the discussion board to get the word out beyond the group.
 

]]> 0 53f5495c87aac666e31fe94bac552bca Michael Van Beek replied to the topic rendering/design visualization competition in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION https://land8.com/forums/topic/renderingdesign-visualization-competition/#post-163655 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:22:10 +0000 well, i was hoping to get the word out with this discussion. Wouldnt it be cool to display the competition on the main page and have everyone that comes to the site able to cast their vote?… maybe have real-time updates an whatnot… this could be fun/exciting/awesome.

]]> 0 799ca47b0be80296ec480d92c884a8b3 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: hello everyone. i would like to make this competition a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21005/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:21:49 +0000 hello everyone. i would like to make this competition a reality, if anyone would like to help: set up the framework for the competition, gain attention of land8lounge, gather prizes, ect… i could really use the help as i am working on finishing my thesis currently. PLEASE let me know if you are interested. thanks -michael

]]> 0 874050cc291500e5f00677e940e303e0 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: i think we should have different scales and classes   https://land8.com/activity/p/21006/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:21:10 +0000 i think we should have different scales and classes
 

]]> 0 1af500cfaca23d0dd9d0f9aac1af04d6 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group Young Professionals: im going to try to keep my posted discussions and stuff free […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15554/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:48:13 +0000 im going to try to keep my posted discussions and stuff free of negativity. but this will be very much like the movie bambie and its choice to forgo the description of the man in the forest field dressing bambie’s dad or mom or whichever one it was… anyways what im getting at is it may contribute to a certain and unmistakable lack of realism.…[Read more]

]]> 0 b909ca702fcdbf00b7ff99a3a5b7f7aa Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group Young Professionals: i searched young guy suit and the group image was one of the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/15555/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:39:59 +0000 i searched young guy suit and the group image was one of the results. figured it had to go up… slightly ironic in a very stupid sort of way.

]]> 0 33b11204bf3b5246cab126924c6a28de Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: (Land 8 Lounge digital challenge CHAMPION) it should be i […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21008/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:21:16 +0000 (Land 8 Lounge digital challenge CHAMPION) it should be i picture of a cougar or something badass like that.

]]> 0 1e8ddfe039ce8afb6272d1083ee17746 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: think there should be a small fee so there could be a prize? […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21010/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:11:43 +0000 think there should be a small fee so there could be a prize? idk how this would work but i would like to put something up make things real. we should come up with a digital badge for your profile… that would be cool.
 

]]> 0 ae4bd5d731a4a84e175c12cab4072405 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: well, any suggestions would be appreciated... its still a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21011/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:08:02 +0000 well, any suggestions would be appreciated… its still a concept now so lets make it great. i want some excitement…

]]> 0 ce040e7b80a6360e0c9a7ea1c0cd8e64 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: Landscape Architecture Update The Review: of North Dakota […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21188/ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:32:23 +0000 Landscape Architecture Update
The Review: of North Dakota State University Landscape Architecture
these are two publications that are being started by the students of NDSU. Digital versions will be made available on this site and also at a blog that is to be made.

]]> 0 1f768cdb8d466e4910005d377118838a Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: has anyone used 'view' seems like a really good program im […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21016/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:44:46 +0000 has anyone used ‘view’ seems like a really good program im about to start learning… any suggestions?

]]> 0 3abe423861811e89153efa54697bdaeb Michael Van Beek replied to the topic Webinars or whatever they are called in the forum EDUCATION https://land8.com/forums/topic/webinars-or-whatever-they-are-called/#post-165387 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:27:06 +0000 good to here there is interest. let me know if there is anything the group can do….

]]> 0 d6cb83b67cafec743c7453be72f080c1 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: please upload any work you may have done to the discussion […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21017/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:50:26 +0000 please upload any work you may have done to the discussion forum entitled: “the gallery” there is some new stuff if you want to check it out… scroll to the bottom…

]]> 0 38536f5b001ac55a948c5d0ca12773bd Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: hey everyone: i just added some photos to the STUDENT TRAVEL […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21189/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:37:47 +0000 hey everyone: i just added some photos to the STUDENT TRAVEL forum above check it out. yull be gladja did.

]]> 0 7b42c24d2c2027e4ff8c81d831afb416 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: someone should join the other ndsu group to keep the creator […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21190/ Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:51:14 +0000 someone should join the other ndsu group to keep the creator company…

]]> 0 51324c9f9ca4cd1a861d965c3d9c32ab Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: check out new discussion board stuff "discussions on […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21018/ Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:41:15 +0000 check out new discussion board stuff

“discussions on somewhat interesting things (part 2)”
“SITE LINKS: inspiration, tools and advice”

please add some comments. It makes us all smarter, Its a fact…

]]> 0 22e054c511c92baa6c702409021bc0ec Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: im going to list everbody's thesis on here by tomorrow […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21193/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:42:12 +0000 im going to list everbody’s thesis on here by tomorrow evening… its happening. be excited. also ill put a little deal up about what the other studios are doing…

]]> 0 c27c09dcf53d8a3c50bb7827ea5f595a Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: oh man, images of the "week" im looking forward to it... https://land8.com/activity/p/21035/ Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:09:38 +0000 oh man, images of the “week” im looking forward to it…

]]> 0 593fe9c3c7ca5cfe1411f0044fc532e0 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: when i am productive im going to put up awards and thesis […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21194/ Fri, 15 May 2009 19:08:52 +0000 when i am productive im going to put up awards and thesis stuff + a little about the people…

]]> 0 1c72d1fae5c9517a3245dc6468586104 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: what blog... https://land8.com/activity/p/21043/ Fri, 15 May 2009 18:49:37 +0000 what blog…

]]> 0 4473b5840409633882e712b41490a07d Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: you'd like that wouldnt you!!!! https://land8.com/activity/p/21196/ Fri, 08 May 2009 08:04:37 +0000 you’d like that wouldnt you!!!!

]]> 0 e4c9405a7808c7574830af5e588b1bda Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: hey everbody. just thought id let you know that im headed […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21198/ Wed, 06 May 2009 16:46:30 +0000 hey everbody. just thought id let you know that im headed out to yellowstone park for the summer, so if you’re headed out there look me up…

]]> 0 e43fd67e52ceab523fb01cfd589c7a68 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: no i havent. that is money. https://land8.com/activity/p/21047/ Tue, 05 May 2009 01:19:34 +0000 no i havent. that is money.

]]> 0 2e7430895aeaf7f73304bb0c743bad26 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: NDSU is currently accepting applicants for "Program […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21200/ Fri, 01 May 2009 16:19:28 +0000 NDSU is currently accepting applicants for “Program Director” if interested please contact Mark Lindquist.

]]> 0 c9fa3db8bc6627174790899f9eab7f0e Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: they're all "pretty good" though... https://land8.com/activity/p/21051/ Fri, 01 May 2009 16:16:38 +0000 they’re all “pretty good” though…

]]> 0 6b187a5217f1210baba10a4507c54f7b Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: second one from the top is straight cash... https://land8.com/activity/p/21052/ Fri, 01 May 2009 16:16:13 +0000 second one from the top is straight cash…

]]> 0 b2f1c6ffafcd1f5a7350eac57bf448a5 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: im not sure about artlantis. i have heard good things and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21053/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:18:30 +0000 im not sure about artlantis. i have heard good things and bad things… do you have access to any other software? maxwell or 3ds? if not i can ask around, maybe do a google image search or somethin?

]]> 0 80f975e55c25de87fc2138ee735c57cd Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: Im going to put up a tutorial on creating a barcelona chair. […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21057/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:00:43 +0000 Im going to put up a tutorial on creating a barcelona chair. This tutorial helps you understand some really helpful tools in 3ds it is especially helpful for organic forms.. trust me as it deals with the “soft selection” tool. ill try to get it posted within the week. I see that talk has slowed on the comment wall… i should post something…[Read more]

]]> 0 0faa06d87d6d2cab1ec5d1c48d9b1385 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: top one is my favorite but the grass on the bottom two is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21058/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:25:45 +0000 top one is my favorite but the grass on the bottom two is pretty amazing… shows how much you can do if you know what youre doing in photoshop

]]> 0 c86643957a62337cab3fb963fc04ba05 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: i was having trouble with 3ds '08. i got my hands on '09 and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21059/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:21:16 +0000 i was having trouble with 3ds ’08. i got my hands on ’09 and it works fine…

]]> 0 1d1f85441cd405522ed0947c041af79f Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: heck yes! that would be fun. https://land8.com/activity/p/21066/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:32:11 +0000 heck yes! that would be fun.

]]> 0 63529d54c5a04ba34005f454685ac5bc Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: whos up for sandbagging... https://land8.com/activity/p/21202/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:41:47 +0000 whos up for sandbagging…

]]> 0 c65ea076f06f26ac869d89af6b6508e4 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: good stuff kavan https://land8.com/activity/p/21069/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:26:47 +0000 good stuff kavan

]]> 0 039d8dd036c832081bed77dea8323786 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: sounds interesting https://land8.com/activity/p/21070/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:26:16 +0000 sounds interesting

]]> 0 c7ca5c51d624f593376f94f4521c65d3 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: oh and nick, mark has actually been interim director for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21205/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:33:57 +0000 oh and nick, mark has actually been interim director for about 1.6 years now… no big deal, you were pretty close i guess…

]]> 0 44db4fa8715eb803159687b353f9335b Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: Thanks! you should have seen the play in game, it came down […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21206/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:31:28 +0000 Thanks! you should have seen the play in game, it came down to the last seconds… Im not the biggest basketball fan in the world but that was pretty exciting. Not bad for some North Dakota land grant school, eh? We probably wont make it past the first round but hey, pretty fun stuff nontheless.

]]> 0 09b080cb3d3324741b38523457724194 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: Rfox, maybe we could start up a forum called "new and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21076/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:21:34 +0000 Rfox,
maybe we could start up a forum called “new and exciting software” or something along those lines? do you have any ideas?.. I think as 3ds group we should try to grow this dialog on cutting edge design software, i think its pretty valueble to us and the profession.

]]> 0 565b910c4824f974f9b03ea321d1889c Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: i agree. i think i do pretty well at envisioning a space in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21077/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:10:48 +0000 i agree. i think i do pretty well at envisioning a space in my mind when designing, but this is always imperfect. I think it is extremely helpful to throw initial design ideas into 3ds to get a clear idea of what is working, viewsheds, scale ect… then pull back and design more. I think people should take advantage of the flexibility of using the…[Read more]

]]> 0 2b758cc1176e699943a9388fbaecc01d Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: just to let you all know, when i put up the new images of […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21084/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:04:48 +0000 just to let you all know, when i put up the new images of the week i will place the old ones in the gallery. I also put a topic for discussion in there. If you know of any firms you want me to take a look at for next week let me know. also if you would like me to mix in some of your personal work let me know. first images of the week worked out! right on.

]]> 0 a69f46cee2edd148d69ddbe4475347f4 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: hahaha. well i guess i wasnt doing it correctly. im a dork of dorks. https://land8.com/activity/p/21089/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:32:00 +0000 hahaha. well i guess i wasnt doing it correctly. im a dork of dorks.

]]> 0 6e4aa06e36427988d17e6afcb2f554c0 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: honestly im not sure of the landuse protocol around […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21093/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:21:26 +0000 honestly im not sure of the landuse protocol around turbines. I think you have to give up a little space for infrastructure but beyond that youre golden… but in any case i like the mvrdv rendering too. Squint/Opera just has so much depth and richness in their renderings, they are like pieces of art. Stinks that i cant theive the pics off their…[Read more]

]]> 0 a54fe61d80e0030c41cf2ef401cdc9a8 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: links work. it gives me something to do and makes me feel […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21095/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:53:33 +0000 links work. it gives me something to do and makes me feel important. ill take a look.

]]> 0 f1627d80ff796469cf66a7ca6ccf13ba Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group NDSU Landscape Architecture: yes. im only going to remark on some of the changes that i […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21209/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:32:07 +0000 yes. im only going to remark on some of the changes that i have experienced in my almost 4 years here at NDSU but im sure now that the group has grown, other past and present students will have things to add. Things are exciting right now, we have what i think is a talented, knowledgable, and most importantly, a stable core of LA professors in our…[Read more]

]]> 0 013a14240c015a61307590423f8cc0eb Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: thanks for the link. pretty talanted people, its interesting […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21096/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:57:27 +0000 thanks for the link. pretty talanted people, its interesting to see how they tell a story and the proportion of graphics to images and overall style. Once you start to use these programs you begin to understand the amount of work that goes into those productions.

]]> 0 4c703de2c9d1408beb1c60bba297531b Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: im leaning towards rendered images but if its something […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21098/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:21:03 +0000 im leaning towards rendered images but if its something closely related i guess that would work too. they dont have to be your own. just something you think is worth everyone looking at. its not like “hey look at me” its more “hey look at this” and james there isnt any judging, its whatever.. i dont think im going to get enough images where i…[Read more]

]]> 0 68563541d30acd91e536a59ef9c9cd50 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: this is a callout for images of the week submissions. please […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21101/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:36:50 +0000 this is a callout for images of the week submissions. please send them to my university account. michael.vanbeek@ndsu.edu. if you are unsure of an image’s relevance send it anways, ill check it out. hopefully there is interest for this out there. if you have any other ideas post them up i would appreciate it.

]]> 0 f044ce12462ebbbc1261e43ec3a0dab8 Michael Van Beek posted an update in the group 3ds max + landscape architecture: im going to put up a new "discussion" called image of the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/21102/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:29:08 +0000 im going to put up a new “discussion” called image of the week, ill post it on mondays because its everyone’s favorite day.

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