This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Hi Tim, In addition to what Alan said, try Zone settings around 10 and Multiplier settings around 2. Of course this is only if your bones are approx. real life finger bone sizes. If this doesn't help you may want to EMAIL a sample mesh to me and I'll see…
Hi Bill, Give us a call about the videos. 800-854-4496.
Hi Bill, We're on it. Thanks for the demo footage. David – Digimation
Hi Bill, Bummer! I'm calling Animatex Monday morning to see if I can help you. David – Digimation
You want hair on your landscape? David – Digimation
Hi Greg, We'll all be at MGM. We'll be at the press party and in the booth and in the casinos – take your pick. David – Digimation
Hi David, The BXP that Beau spoke of is in the PROCESS subdirectory (where all IPAS's live) and is called GRD_I.BXP. Although if you rename or delete this file, not only will Eyebrowse not see it – neither will any other part of 3DS. David – Digimation P.S. Tell me…
I'd love to tell you everything about it, but I'm sworn to wait until NAB. Hang on. David – Digimation
Including the TREX or any other 3DS file won't be a problem. Killer. David – Digimation
Does it animate? Man, oh man, you should see it animate. All others questions will have to be answered at or after NAB. Stay tuned. David – Digimation
#160162-
Suspected Magic Bug
Message #160444
Hi Eric, Here's the scoop on Magic. Don't use Magic3, instead use Magic4. A little background: When Magic3 was created, it was created to do a Tinkerbell effect. In this effect, a few particles are released on frame 1, a few more on frame 2 and so on. This is…
Hi Tim, The 64K face limit of 3D Studio has nothing to do with our program. Besides, I think that that old face limit will be raised or done away with altogether in the new 3D Studio. (That's just a guess by the way) David – Digimation
#Landscape Creator
Message #160289
For a look into the future, download LANDSCPE.JPG. It's a preview of the worlds most powerful landscape creator. Something of particular interest to everyone on this forum is it's seamless integration with 3D Studio. For a demo, visit the Digimation booth at this year's NAB show.
Hi Glenn, Regarding the Magic questions, I'd like to know this: 1) Which Magic Axp are you using Magic2, Magic3, or Magic4? 2) Do the examples that come on the disk render OK? It sounds like you are doing things correctly if you are using Magic4, in any case let…
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Index and Info
February 27, 1995 12:36 PM
Hi Glenn, Can you give me a call at Digimation, I'll be happy to step you through the process of Disney style dust with Magic. My number is (504) 468-7898. If it's not easy to call, leave me a message with the steps your using (better yet EMAIL me a…
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Shipping/Receiving
February 24, 1995 1:20 PM
Dear Eric, I'm sorry that you had a problem trying to order LenZFX. Our catalog was created months before LenZFX was actually released. At that time we thought it would sell for $295. Then the programmer went nuts. The catalog says that LenZFX comes with the 'popular Photpshop lens flare".…
Hi Ralph, One of the features for Bones Pro 1.5 is a smooth shaded interface (along with Smooth) The upgrade policy has yet to be determined. It will depend on how many features get shoved in. Of course it will be cheap. David – Digimation
Hi Ralph, Thanks for the suggestions about Bones Pro. Look for a 1.5 release this spring. Keep those suggestions coming. David – Digimation
Alan, She REALLY appreciates that. I think you made her day. Of course I didn't tell her what (g) means. I told her it meant Grrreat. David
Hi Gary, I understand from Mike that your Bones problem has been solved. Jeff has been flogged and appropriately repremanded. LaVina appreciates the fact that you think she's a ten. David – Digimation
Dear Bruce, Thanks for your comments. I'm glad to hear from you. I've followed your articles in TV Technology for some time. Here is something that you said on the forum recently; >>> $295 seems a fair price for Bones Pro based on what I've heard about it, don't be…
Hi James, Consider the idea passed on to the developer. Thanks for your feedback. David – Digimation
Hi Jim, LenZFX is locked by a hardware key. There are two versions available. LenZFX – a less expensive single user version for those who do not need network capabilities – $395 LenZFX Pro – full network rendering without the need for keys on the slave machines – $795 Bones…
Hi Mike, Sorry, my hands are tied since the pricing has been set. LenZFX – single user $395 LenZFX Pro – multi use version $795 Of course we will upgrade LenZFX to LenZFX Pro for the difference. I think that people who use the software agree that it's terrific and…
Tim, What I meant by the 'Lightwave Terminator' package is that Lightwave had two really neat things about it that 3DS didn't have. Cool character animation with bones and sexy lens flares. On the other side of the coin, 3D Studio has dozens and dozens of features that Lightwave doesn't.…
Hi John, Glad you like Bones Pro. We're compiling a list of enhancements now, so send yours as soon as you can to me. Thanks, David – Digimation
Hi Neil, You should be able to fold the wings up OK but I've never done one like that yet. I can honestly say however that Bones Pro makes a huge amount of character animation easy that would otherwise be impossible. (By impossible, I mean way too much time spent…
Hi Mike, Just order from us. You get the latest version – docs – cool registration card – the works.
Hi Neil, Bones Pro would be the perfect choice for your animation. It would be beneficial to model the bird with wings extended. It's eaiser to assign specific vertices to each 'bone' that way. There is a working demo posted here on the forum under IPAS that will helpp you…
Hi Mike, Glad you like Bones Pro. Here, as you requested, is my biased opinion about LenZFX. Yost #1 was a great package when it was released but since then the Yost guys have added a ton of new IPAS functionality that we exploit in LenZFX. Here is a brief…
Thanks Ed, I think the combination of Bones Pro and LenZFX add up to a great "Lightwave Terminator" package. They take two of Lightwaves best features, improve them, and bring them over to 3D Studio. David – Digimation
Hi Larry, Sorry – no details yet. Besides you just got Bones Pro. Play with that for a little while at least. David – Digimation
Hi Martin, Actually I both have hair AND have heard of a hair/fur shader (or something) in the works. I'll try to find out more info for you. David – Digimation
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
January 16, 1995 7:41 PM
Hi Darin, You're right. There are no docs with the sample of Bones Pro but the zip file includes several demos that load into the Bones Pro interface. This should give you a good idea of how the program works. If you still have questions, give me a call and…
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Take 5/Want Ads
January 15, 1995 12:08 PM
Hi Michael, Bones Pro is available now. It starting shipping last week. The price is $295 until the end of January. After that it goes up to it's normal list price of $495. David Digimation P.S. If you like Bones Pro, wait till you see what's coming up next!
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
January 11, 1995 4:02 PM
Judy, Digimation just released LenZFX which uses the ZBuffer to do everything from lens flare occlusions to blurring based on depth of field. Check out the sample images or call me here at the office if you would like me to send you a demo. David Digimation
#Bones Pro
Message #145967
Digimation is pleased to ship Bones Pro. Check out the demo version uploaded to the IPAS section. Bones Pro is a profesional tool for object deformation. Shaded Preview Interface No Morph Targets Compatible with Inverse Kinematics Special pricing on Bones Pro throughout January. Enjoy! Digimation (800) 854-4496 or (504) 468-7898
#Digimation Bones Pro
Message #143695
Digimation announces Bones for 3D Studio. A full featured PROFESSIONAL skeletal deformation tool. Features include full compatibility with Inverse Kinematics, no morph targets and shaded preview interface. Check out this sample flic using Bones to animate the cow mesh that comes on the 3D Studio CD ROM. Call Digimation for…
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
November 5, 1994 9:50 AM
Digimation produces excellent video training for 3D Studio. I think that the fastest way to learn for a new user is to watch an expeirienced one go through the program and show you the 'tricks of the trade'. Call Digimation at (800) 854-4496 or (504) 758-3969.
3DS Special Effects Book
Message #131865
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
October 28, 1994 1:04 PM
Everyone is buzzing about 3DS Special Effects. Very good book. You can get it through your local dealer or call us here. There aren't any books out on IPAS that I know of now, although one is in the works. If you would like a list of all the available…
3DS Special Effects Book
Message #131864
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
October 28, 1994 12:59 PM
Hi Ian, Call us at (800) 854-4496 or (504) 785-3969 David – Digimation
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
October 19, 1994 10:35 PM
Your welcome. Thanks for being a customer! David – Digimation
Hi David, With ZFOCUS you can manually type in a distance to be in focus and use an envelope to change that value over time. You can also choose AutoFocus. This will keep the area of the camera target always in focus. If you prefer, you can focus on a…
Hi David, On your magic disk there is a sample 3DS file of a great explosion. I used the Yost Glow IPAS from YOST DISK 1 to create the neat effect. If you use Yost Glow, key the glow off of the hue of your object. Any ] other questions,…
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
October 17, 1994 5:01 PM
Hi Paul, Our FAX number is (504) 785-2940. We take VISA, Master Card and American Express.
Yes we are using the new Zbuffer command of R4. We're excited about the new IPAS commands available to us. Expect to see many more IPAS routines that require R4 from us in the coming months. Have you seen the images that I uploaded?
#New Blur IPAS
Message #129417
Hi All, For quite a while now, many of you have been asking for a blur routine that would blur objects based on their distance to the camera and not by hue or color selection. LenZFX addresses this issue. Check out the new upload in the IPAS section for some…
#128009-
Animation start-up
Message #128623
Hi Philip, Good to hear from you. Give me a call and we'll discuss. (504) 785-3969. David – Digimation
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
September 29, 1994 9:12 AM
Hi Andrew, Unfortunately, Bones will not work with R4 IK feature. It's really impossible unless both IPAS programs support each other. It is possible for IK to be built into the Bones routine. This is something that we're looking into but probably won't make the first release. David – Digimation
#125901-
Mirage…?
Message #126058
From:
Digimation – David Avgik
Autodesk Multimedia Forum
· Take 5/Want Ads
September 28, 1994 2:13 PM
Hi Volker, I'm not sure if our 800 number works in Germany. You can call (504)785-3969 or FAX us at (504)785-2940. We can have Mirage to you in just a few days. By the way, the price is $295. Mirage is truly a great plug in. David – Digimation
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