iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

If 19 year old me knew that I would be using Blender to make music videos with VTubers-- He'd think I'm stupid. He'd also probably try to mansplain why I will be a failure because I need to commit my energy to "improvement" and "self actualization."

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A short preview for an MV I'm working on. (:

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

My boomer ass just learned how to pay with my phone at the card reader. How long has this been around??!

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I'm a lil bit in disbelief. I went from being a simple IT guy to now working alongside engineers building server infrastructure. It kinda just happened. Like how did I even end up here? All whilst I just sit around going boop doop on my music and playing Rimworld.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I'm getting into Python scripts for Blender.... ohno

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Google is it normal to want to be mogged by my girlfriend?

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I woke up after dreaming in Japanese. I also wrote some really cool lyrics and put them down for a future song. (;

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Greeted by this stinker in the morning.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Cosmic Princess Kaguya was so good. I have the most intense post-anime depression, bro. I need more anime like this. 😭

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Got my plants some starters to get them growing!! 💜

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Got some new plants from a coworker today! (: humble beginnings but soon, I'll be a plant dad of five jew plants!

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

All moved in. (: Did all this moving whilst having a cold!!! Time for me to rest. Then, I get back to work!

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Just went through an entire dissertation worth of material to understand designing clothing for men. My thoughts? It's really hard.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

I have been living without a dishwasher and full kitchen for the last three years. Today, that finally changes.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Testing out textures, lighting, and camera FOV. (: I really like playing with Blender's Shader Editor. I think it would be cool if all of my textures are generated from this for modularity and also reusability.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A rough sketch in Blender for framing a shot in an upcoming music video. (: The focus on this is to make sure the framing is super solid. Still need to workout some details (and textures) and the HDRI is just placeholder. I don't wanna show you everything just yet...

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

For the first time in my career, I finally understand phase cancellation.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Old strat model vs. the new strat. (: About six months difference of Blender experience.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I forgot to add my freckles!

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Okay y'all.. This is the face. I think we finally got it.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Sometimes your track only needs four extra beats to go from good to great. It can add that zest and punch that really makes your brain go: "MMMM!!"

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I can't believe I am about to have someone assist me in production. It's thanks to all the commissions y'all provided me last year that I could invest in bigger projects. I'm truly thankful.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I've got a concrete goal for some projects set up. I'm going to aim to release two MVs by August. I think that's doable. I need to be realistic, however. It's a *lot* of work. So I need to commit to this. I will still consider releasing ONE release as a success. But I want to really push for two.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

After going back to the drawing board SO MANY TIMES, we've finally achieved some nice looking hair. The colors are to help visualize how each strand is formed and shaped. This is so that each viewing angle can look as good as it possibly can!

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

If you're paying a monthly subscription for a plugin-- It's a scam. I genuinely do not believe that a plugin toting a new "magic button" to make all your mixing needs go away exists. They're all just reskins of existing tools.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Hot tea: Trying to be in the music industry for money is one of the most ass-backwards concepts. When you play an instrument-- there is a deep connection made. Why do you want to monetize that intimate connection? I'd rather share it. For free.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Hot Tea: The mid range in EQ is wildly misunderstood. However it is also one of the hardest areas to balance. It can go from "excellent" to "muddy" very easily. Experimentation is a part of the process. One track may sound better with a "scoop" whilst another may be better with the opposite.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Hot Tea: I think people should be making music for themselves. That's why you started in the first place, right? Someone inspired you and you thought: "I want to make music like that." Your authenticity is what makes your sound unique.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Hot tea: It's okay to edit your recordings! Instrument or Voice. What's important is that you practice practice practice! You'll get better with each session. Be open about it! It's crazy, but people really do hear you improve, even after you've done your edits to the track.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

A demonstration on the simple elegance of FLStudio's "Stereo Shaper." Applying a short 10ms delay to the left for some percussion really makes them come to life! (:

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Hot tea: Making a "studio" track and a "live" track is completely possible. Obscurity between the two is somewhat the norm in this current era. Instead, I propose a question: What is the intention with the song? If you plan to perform live, prepare the track accordingly.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Hot tea: Sometimes, you're going to have no output. Even when you really want to have it. There's nothing wrong with that. What's important is to recognize it, and give yourself space to say: "I will get to this next time." Then, you'll be fresh and ready to make it happen.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Hot tea: If you're starting out, 44100Hz (44.1kHz) and 96000Hz (96kHz) are just numbers. You don't need to worry about them, for now. Many arguments/details may make this erroneous, but keep it simple. 44.1kHz is fine. Your vocals sound great. Big numbers don't mean big sound.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Hot tea: Yes, there is a difference between loose and bag tea. No, it doesn't really matter. If you enjoy tea, and you drink it regularly, I think that's pretty cool.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Hot tea: I think gatekeeping production knowledge is a tragedy. However, I also think that "learning in 15 minutes" will only get you so far. Learn for *30 minutes* a day. And I'll learn to not send novels on multi-band compression when someone asks me an unrelated question.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Hot tea: It's really important to know your temperatures/times with tea. 80°C (180°F) is the perfect temperature. White/Green: for 2 minutes Oolong/Black: for 3 minutes For herbal teas, boiling water and upwards of 5 minutes is awesome.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Hot tea: You don't need to spend more than $150 on a microphone. I will die on this hill. It's like when Tim Henson talked on "guitars with Mojo." A mic that inspires can be purchased for less than $200. *You* are what makes that inspiration for your listeners. Not your mic.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

This song will be a part of my "How to mix for Vtubers" series. We will explore how to create an instrumental in the style of KIRA (w some Occha twist.) Stay tuned! (No dates yet) I'm working with a vocalist to have this made so you don't have to hear my cheesy vocals on it.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

should i keep working on this? i dunno probably gonna delete it.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Hot tea: If you say you "like your tea bitter," than I like having my espresso with milk. Cold milk. Not a hot take. Because my drink is cold now.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I love making spreadsheets for large collaboration projects...

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Hot tea: If you hate how you sound, embrace it. So long as you are not abusing yourself with harsh words, your critiques will help you get better. The same goes to those who are asked to critique. Your words matter-- "Tone deaf" doesn't help.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Hot tea: Mugi Cha, (麦茶) is my personal "sweet tea" alternative. It's also caffeine free. Now I can sleep well, *and* my arteries aren't screaming at me. Seriously, try it. It's amazing.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Hot tea: A mixer's job is to ensure the best quality comes out of your project for release. It is also their job to provide critique and support to achieve said goal. It is not their job to talk mad shit on twitter after they complete a project. We respect our singers.

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Occha Douzo @occhadouzo.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Hot Tea: Yes, chamomile lavender tea will help you relax. But that coffee you had at 4pm is still gonna fuck your restful night up.

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