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New SysOp
Message #97654
I'd like to introduce myself to everyone. My name is Bob Henderson, and I'll be the new Primary SysOp for the Autodesk forums. I've been with Autodesk for eight years, and in the Product Support Department for seven years. For the past four years I have downloaded and edited all…
Mciaap.drv
Message #97653
I have been having a lot of trouble playing .FLC files in Windows using Microsoft Visual Basic (TM), specifically the MCI control. I have the most recent version of the file MCIAAP.DRV. Even though I specify the handle to the window in which I want them to play, the .FLC…
Help! With .EXE
Message #97652
Help… I am lloking for a utility that will allow me to convert my .FLC or .FLI files into .EXE format. I dont know iPlease let me know… 74323
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shaper get shape
Message #97651
Wade, It's wonderful and new for me.! Thank you, Gary
Jamie, I worked with UNIX as a student, on lots of different hardware, Sun/Apollo/Stardent. I have never run any of the PC varieties. I'm not sure if 3ds would run under X but I doubt it – I think its just x86. Mark
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NTSC output
Message #97649
Scott, I'm sorry but I probably can't help you with that. When I go to video, a service bureau does it all and I just pay the bill . Any of the dealers on the forum should be able to help you with that however. Maybe send a message or…
If you want to composite or do effects based on the z-depth in the image, a depth buffer is the way to go. (you can bet that this'll be built into r4). Re depth cue shading, I mean the Distance Cue option in the Atmosphere dialog. – G
Mark, as you probably know, hardware and DOS environment problems are FAR from being my specialty. Hopefully one of the experts here on the forum know what's going on with your system. – G
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NTSC output
Message #97646
Just butting in here. You can pick up some affordable scan converters that can output a 640 x 480 flic in svhs, composite, etc. I just happen to have a Willow Laptop TV. Just load the driver and what you see on your computer screen runs out to tape. I…
CRYSTL.ZIP
Message #97645
Hey Jeff, I uploaded a file called CRYSTL.ZIP quite a while ago. I just did a search for it and couldn't find it. Did it go thru? The file is for crystal eyes hardware are doing stereographic stuff. Ang
74242,1711 – G
Thanks for the clarification, Chuck. It's unfortunate that the 512×480 mode on that Herc card is so non-standard and that you've had to do so much work to get it running. Thanks for the extra effort too! – G
Which UNIX have or you work with? Plus have you tried running 3D-STUDIO Under UNIX, or X-WINDOWS?
Yea, well, I was just saying I didnt find it that great. By the way heheheheh I have used it. Hmm, I havent seen the new NBC animation Damn, that sounds pretty kool.
John, >> 32megs is definitely the least useable amount of memory for 3DS.
#MEM Alloc. Error???
Message #97639
Gary- I decided to do a little house-cleaning on my machines and I think I cleaned a little too well. On my 486-33 network machine (No Key) I'm now getting a Memory Allocation Error, Cannot load COMMAND, System Halted error everytime I exit 3DS. I've tried reinstalling 3DS and even…
Gemuetlich
Message #97638
Langenscheidts Taschenwoerterbuch, English, Neubearbeitung 1990: Gemuetlich: Comfortable, cosy, snug, pleasant. While I didn't list every possible translation of the word, I don't think multiple variations qualifies it, for an instant, as "difficult to translate". The authors of Langenscheidts, I would hazard to guess, have come across much more difficult translations…
Of course you can merge just cameras. Do a MERGE or MERGE PROJECT/CAMER/ANIMATION. You can merge anything you want. I'm not sure about overhead, but using more lights without scrims definitely renders faster. Having to calculate shadows (scrims) takes longer. Besides, when have you lit a normal scene with just…
very interesting. I'd love to find out what he use for a benchmark. Do you happen to have his ID# handy? thanks, John Tissavary (LUNA cie)
Matte objects and alpha composites in video post are exactly what I was referring to when I said split the render up into elements. Michelle's article is an excellent guide/jumping off point for doing this. 32megs is definitely the least useable amount of memory for 3DS. I would suggest swapping…
You are right! Basically, the 34010 doesn't support true-color, but the Hercules guys did some weird hacks to get it work. In this mode, however, TIGA can't be used to do the drawing. To implement this, we had to rewrite our TIGA VDC to take advantage of a generic draw-code…
Hmmm. Does the product work ok with that INI file and the Windows driver? If so, then maybe that weird address is valid. Chuck Walbourn – Vibrant Graphics
And thanks to you as well, Philip
Thanks for the info, Philip
ipas
Message #97629
i need to know what i need to start developing ipas routines. exactly what software(compilers) to get and where to get them. any info would be great. thanks sherwood
Gary, Pardon my ignorance but why would you need to create a z-buffer depth-map and how would you use it. I take it this is different than an alpha matte which you'd use for keying. Also when you mention depth cue shading are you referring to turning atmosphere and the…
Don, As the Matrox Studio currently stands it is an A/B/C roll system in its current configuration with development of a NLE in the works. You would have the option and when you consider the integrated approach of the Studio, your Illuminator Pro becomes more than just a framebuffer, but…
>> I don't think we're stuck with a choice in the PAR. With BLF settings we can just pick what we need, space or quality. Need both, get a larger drive. I'm not sure that's true Don, because as yet no one has stated that the software will allow 1:1…
SMARTDRV
Message #97625
And you thought this thread was finished. Well it would have been but after your last comment regarding different versions of SMARTDRV I felt there was still some confusion regarding the use of SMARTDRV. As a result I contacted Microsoft and apparently the default settings for the various versions since…
< "Gemuetlich" simply means "comfortable". > Not quite. Gemuetlich could mean "cosy" (atmosphere), "comfortable" (place) or even "pleasant" or "easy to get along with" (person). I tend to agree that it's difficult to translate exactly. David.
I'd also like the docs. What's the number for Germany? David.
>>(Just teasing, as I know you already transferred alot to tape.) Yes, I only keep a project on the Par drive until the final check clears Then the *.ani's are transfered to my Dos drive and archived to QIC-80 along with the *.prj's and maps for the project. So far…
All this stuff is true but I don't want to build an edit suite around the Illuminator PRO. I guess I'm still old fashion when it comes to video editing and I like the video boxes approach and linear editing. The reason for this is that almost all my editing…
I don't think we're stuck with a choice in the PAR. With BLF settings we can just pick what we need, space or quality. Need both, get a larger drive.
There's no direct way to do that, but there's a workaround. Make a version of your scene in which all the objects have white matte material applied to them. Then, set depth cue shading on, and set your camera outer atmosphere range to the extent of the scene (just outside…
James, Depth of field is possible, but it is not an easy or fast procedure. The technique I believe most people are talking about is rendering the various portions of the scene (fore, mid & back ground) as seperate images with alpha on, and then recompose the series of images…
#z-buffer info
Message #97617
Hi, Can anyone tell me how to retrieve z-buffer information from a frame – either during render time or embedded in one of the file formats studio supports?? Thanks, BITS
3DS2 out of env. space
Message #97616
When rendering via VIDEO POST I keep getting the OUT OF ENVIRONMENT SPACE error message when accessing external processes. I know this is not really a 3DS2 problem, but I figured someone else has come across this problem within #ds besides me… and hopefully someone can tell me a solution!…
FLIC to Targa
Message #97615
Want to put previews on tape for client pre-approval. Equipment: win 3.1, dos 6.2, targa + 64, soundblaster, s-vhs vtr. 486 33mhz 16 meg ram. Have run windows setup for aawin & aaplay. Changed setup in windows to targa small fonts. Windows plays 320×200 3ds flic in a small box…
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Help me animate
Message #97614
There are no books I can suggest for Animator 1.0 other than the docs. You might still be able to find a few old copies of Using Animator, Inside Autodesk Animator, The Best Book of Autodesk Animator though. Good luck! Nik
"recommend a good book" The best (most available) is the documentation with AA. Did you get the documentation with your "comp" copy? There were a few books, Inside Autodesk Animator, Using Animator, The Best Book of Autodesk Animator, which are out of print but might be available in bookstores still.…
I have located the problem – screen drivers for different resolutions in ANI. Still not sure why the original crash occured, but after playing with the screen drivers am now up an running again.
"docs on the AAPLAY.DLL" Call 800/879-4233 for the docs. They're around $30. Nik
David, I have received several messages regarding the Fargo as NOT being a PostScript printer. I can see now why we have generated this much interest. As I have stated before we are just waiting for the printer to arrive from Fargo so we can generate a driver for our…
Kevin, We certainly hope so…(g)… I have received several messages regarding the Fargo as NOT being a PostScript printer. I can see now why we have generated this much interest. As I have stated before we are just waiting for the printer to arrive from Fargo so we can generate…
Sounds interesting. Let us know when you get it running. – J
"code a change in screen resolutions into an Aniplay script file" I do not know of a way to create a script file which can change resolutions the way you ask. You may have to decide on a master size, then convert all your animations to that size. So, if…
Thanks for the information, I've had no fax as yet but I am still waiting. The license fee you mentioned if I wanted to distribute our work on CD-ROM using your player , what kind of $$ are we talking?? Phil
>>You should at least borrow somebody's MGA to check out. Guess I'm stubborn (_know_ I'm stubborn), but no matter how good their newer boards are, I'm no longer interested in contributing to their sales. I'll just have to wait until someone else comes along with a solution. – J
"I like to know how to add sound and interactivity to .flc file" Hi Mei-Tien, Autodesk tools are a bit different than what you're looking for: we emphasize the animation and not the sound. Our only sound device is our Windows Player (you can download it here if you don't…
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