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need help w/solids
Message #1833
I am trying to make a swimming pool. when i make the outline of the pool and use the curve command then use link to make it solid the ends don't make polygons it it acting like extrude. but when I use polygon (instead of curve} everything works fine. and…
More on ER
Message #1831
Would anyone out there know where I can get more information on ER techniques and COOL STUFF. We recently purchased ER and found the tutorials to be mighty sparce…From what I have read in CINEFEX, ER is the hottest thing around and the next best thing to sliced bread, but…
ER
Message #1829
Dan, Always happy to offer my opinion. Andrew
Greetings
Message #1828
I see that our section is now in place and open, so I'd like to take this opportunity to greet the forum members. We're very pleased to be here and plan to be very active. Our goal is to contribute substantially to the quantity and quality of the special effects…
MOre examples please
Message #1819
Where can I find more examples for ER? The examples comes with the product is good, but I need some more complex ones. What are the characteristics for good candidate objects for morphing? How do I make a person smile and then show the teeth for example? Or, create a…
#1797-ER Updates
Message #1818
Chrie, I have asked this before but, I will see if the situation has changed. Using a mouse to trace the object for morphing is difficult for me. I wonder if ER allows importing a shape from other programs( photoshop, crop the image I want , for example) so that…
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#1764-ER
Message #1808
Dan, PMJI, but having used ER, PhotoMorph, and Morph for Win, and not being connected to any company, I thought I might dive in and give my unbiased 2 cents worth. ER allows you to morph or warp unlimited areas, each with their own speed (which doesn't have to be…
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#1798-DOS 8.3?
Message #1803
Now that you have said that, I remember! Thats what I get for trying to think when I am on Nyquil. Thanks for the reply! Dean Oliver Virtually Real
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#1781-#DOS 8.3?
Message #1798
Dos 8.3 is PC shorthand for MS-DOS file naming conventions, i.e 8 character name plus a 3 character extension, hence 8.3. Chris Edgin ERI tech.
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#1780-#ER Updates
Message #1797
Well 1.01 is so minor an upgrade, I doubt it will be posted. All that was changed was a few minor cleanup items (no new features in 1.01) but if you look in our vendor library, you will find our new flic saver. Chrie Edgin ERI Tech.
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#1764-#ER
Message #1796
Elastic Reality is a professional application that has proven its worth time and time again in major motion pictures, television and advertising. It has been, currently is and will continue to be used by professional animators, artists, etc that demand the most out of a special f/x package. Elastic Reality's…
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CDROM?
Message #1786
I just downloaded the Elastic Reality demo (Compuserve is going to love billing me for that one!). NICE! I've seen the program in stores, but I didn't notice if it came on CD-ROM or not. Can you tell me if it's available on CD-ROM before I buy 3.5" format? I…
#DOS 8.3?
Message #1781
Another quick question: What are all the references made to DOS 8.3? Is this the current version of DOS on an SGI? Thanks for the reply. Also, are there any plans to allow importing sequential Targas in Transjammer? Hope so!!! 🙂 Dean Oliver Virtually Real
#ER Updates
Message #1780
I just purchased ER for Windows and all I can say is WOW! Terrific product. One question, I have version 1.0. Will the update to ver 1.01 be posted here? Thanks for the quick reply. Dean Oliver Virtually Rea
#ER
Message #1764
What makes your product better than its rivals? I am trying to justify the price of ER compared to other programs such as Morph for Win or Digital Morph. Can you give me specifics?
#1660-#ERI BBS
Message #1696
Chris, welcome aboard and just holler if there is anything I can do to help out with getting the message traffic to the right place. Vince (Staff)
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#1671-Demo
Message #1681
Sounds like a good idea bit it is our goal to get more people to come in here and check us out. Maybe this could become a more popular area on CIS. Chris Edgin ERI Tech.
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#Demo
Message #1671
I saw that you uploaded the demo to the forum here. I would like to suggest to you that it might be better to upload it to COMANIM forum, since it fits perfectly there. COMANIM forum is dedicated to computer animation, video, morphing, and high-tech demos. Many more people would…
Cool Demo
Message #1665
Congratulations, cool demo. I just made my boss order me a copy. Will pass your demo (5meg phew!!!) on to others. This was a great way to do a demo. I can try everything in the software, but it's completely unusable if stolen. Thanx.
Hello
Message #1663
Hi Chris, I just purchased ER and am having alot of fun with it. Is ther anywhere on Compuserve that ha some examples of ER work? I'll be calling your BBS to check there. Hopefully more people will get on and we'll get an idea exchange going. Talk to you…
#ERI BBS
Message #1660
The Elastic Reality support BBS is now open. The number is (608)273-2426 9600 BPS, 8N1. Our demo software is also available on this BBS. Chris Edgin ERI Tech
User Uploads
Message #1632
Hello, After some thought and discussions with the members of the Compuserve staff, we have decided to allow user uploads into the PhotoMorph Support Forum. This will be a great oppertunity to share tips, techniques and talent with other PhotoMorph users. After the file is uploaded, I will make it…
Windows Demo here!
Message #1613
The Elastic Reality for Windows demo is now available for download in our vendor library. There is one big file that contains all 5 disks or you can download each individual disk. There is also an instuction file in the area for creating the disks once you download the files.…
#1600-Welcome!
Message #1603
Elastic Reality began life as a Silicon Graphics product. A reduced function version was ported to Macintosh shortly thereafter. The SGI product has become continually refined and the Windows product is similar to our most recent SGI offering. The VALIS product is very good but its scope and utility is…
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Distributor in Australia
Message #1602
Hi guys. Just wondering if you have a distributor for ER in Australia? This sounds like one interesting product…
#1465-#Welcome!
Message #1600
Congrats Chris, Perry and Elastic Reality… … to your new and activated section! I've followed your quest for The Missing Section and fully understand your joy when you got access to it! Your ER package sounds very interesting and I look forward to see some more info regarding features, price…
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#1598-StarGate
Message #1599
The morphing in StarGate is especially cool. There's "traditional" morphing going on in their faces while there are "mechanical" morphing effects going on in the masks. Mask sections appear to telescope into other sections as they collapse into the amulet worn around the neck. The mechanical aspects of the effect…
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#1597-#StarGate
Message #1598
Perry, Any time I see some morphing or warping in movies or TV shows, I automatically assume they used ER. Thanks for confirming ER's use in STARGATE. -GreG
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#StarGate
Message #1597
If you can take in the feature film StarGate with Kurt Russle and James Spader (and Jay Davison), and you think the Mask/Body Armor effects are cool…they were done with Elastic Reality. The "Jig Saw" mode in our Windows (and SGI) versions was specificly developed in support of the creation…
#1576-Where can I get ER?
Message #1596
Thank you for the referral. We have a pair of distributors in the UK (but, being quite unfair to the other one), I can only recall one… SoftLine. Were I at the office, I could be of more service to you. If you need more info to contact SoftLine or…
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#Where can I get ER?
Message #1576
Hi, I'm in the UK and I asked someone what the best morphing package was on the PC and he said Elastic Reality. That's all I know about it. Who is your distributor in the UK ? Jon
Update
Message #1566
I have verified the problem and resubmitted the update. Typically there is a one-business-day turnaround on uploads. Therefore, PhotoMorph Update will be available sometime Monday. Sorry for the problems. -Ed
#1557-Update
Message #1558
Ed, This is also to confirm, that I too had difficulty unzipping the file. I did try to do a pkzipfix but it could not fix all the files. What to do next? Lisa
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#1527-#Update
Message #1557
As we discussed over the phone, I'll send it to you via snail mail. I'm also going to try downloading and unzipping it again myself to make sure that this doesn't keep repeating itself. -Ed
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Windows ER Demo
Message #1533
We will soon be uploading a demo version of Elastic Reality for Windows. This will be appearing in out file library in the next couple of days. Keep your eys out for it. Chris Edgin ERI Tech.
#1393-#Update
Message #1527
Question ? I downloaed the update file wednesday and win zip would'nt unzip it. Mike White [SDP]
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PMorph Update is ready
Message #1493
The program, "PhotoMorph Update" is now available in our library. It patches early versions of PhotoMorph to the most current versions. For PhotoMorph Classic (version 1), this updates versions 1.01 and 1.2 to 1.2a. 1.2a fixes a number of 'bugs' and adds some new features. All users of PhotoMorph Classic…
FLIC Saver is HERE!
Message #1490
The long awaited FLIC saver for Elastic Reality for Windows is now available in our vendoe library. The file is named FLICSAV.ZIP. Just decompress the file to the EREALITY\HIIP\SAVERS directory and read the FLIC.TXT file for more info. Chris Edgin ERI Tech.
FLIC Saver Release!
Message #1485
The FLIC saver for Elastic Reality is done and will be posted to our file area later today. This saver saves the .FLC flavor of FLIC files and allows you to control the frame rate for playback. Please note this release will not include a FLIC player but the freely…
#Welcome!
Message #1465
Welcome to the Elastic Reality, Inc. area! My name is Chris Edgin and I will take you on a journey beyond sight and sound. Not really, but I will be available here on a daily basis to answer yor questions and let you know whats new and exciting. C'ya around…
PhotoMorph 2
Message #1447
Ed, Good visiting with you on the phone today. As I said to you I am stunned by the quality and ease of operation Pmorph 2. My previous experience was limited to Corel Move & this is infinately easier (& better results to boot). I don't know how you do…
#1379-#Update
Message #1393
Lisa: Good to see you on line! The update is waiting final approval from "the powers that be" at the development office. The inherent problem is that by distributing an unencrypted program, anyone could download a free copy of PhotoMorph. Obvously, that's not a good idea. We have a program…
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#Update
Message #1379
Ed, Welcome! It is good to see you on Compuserve. My question is very simple – Where can I locate the "fixes" or updates to the current version of PhotoMorph as we discussed on the phone last week. The files in the current library seem to be only demonstration versions…
#Export question
Message #1103
I'm trying to import a Playmation DXF into a program (Multi-Surf) and it can only read quad shaped surfaces, like for instance it will read a acad dxf but not a 3d-studio mesh becouse it's made of tri-angles. The question is what are your surfaces made up of? Thanks, -=Mike=-
#947-GED to DXF converter?
Message #978
Hi Joel: Currently there is no GED to DXF conversion. Sorry. Nick Josephs Visual Software
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