This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Eric: >> Computer nerd, graphics geek, pocket-protector engineer, and >> dweeb mathematician: I'm afraid I'm all of the above, with the >> paper to prove it… It seems that the same people who were picked on in high school are the rich and successful ones today, and for the same…
JNJ: >> Do you record in 2X or 1X? I've tried both, the 2X is 95%, the 1X is 100%, so since time is rarely an issue, I just set it to 1X and go to lunch! Greg Pyros
Hi Eric! >> …point multidimensional gradent vectors evaluated across a >> spatial magnitude function. >> >> …fractalizing around the magnitude evaluation at all instantaneous >> point calls… That's easy for you to say! :^) Watch out, you're starting to sound like a computer nerd or something even worse! And don't…
JNJ: >> One hidden issue with CD-R's is the HD you record from.. >> Do you have a special AV drive that you record off of? No, a standard IDE drive on that machine. No problems. I'd recommend a CD-R to everyone who asks about storage and compatibility! Greg Pyros
Dan: >> …why, when joining two flics, the rendering starts out very fast, just a few seconds per frame, and then gradually slows more and more. It seems as if the renderer can't simply point directly to any frame in an animation, but must identify the frame by going back…
Emmanuel: Hi! >> You forgot to mention a Microsoft product called "Workgroup Add-on >> for MS-DOS v3.11". I think you meant to address this to Todd Bruno… Greg Pyros
John: >> These lumps of tin and plastic are supposed to work for us, not >> the other way round. And I always thought they were made of silly-cone and band-aids! Greg Pyros
Todd: Thanks for all the great DOS networking info! Should be helpful for many out there. Greg Pyros
Jody: >> Can you tell me anything about the quicktime movie maker IPAS? Nope! Never saw it. Anyone else want to take a stab at this one? Greg Pyros
Kevin: >> By the way, are you one of the authors of the book "Inside 3D Studio"? Yes, I was one of the "infamous three" who put together the first version of the book. Our mug shots are on the inside front cover. They removed this nicety for the Release…
John: Fancy meeting you here! >> can your Dos stations work peer-to-peer with each other? Very few DOS networking programs to NT will work peer-to-peer, and definitely not the ones from Microsoft. What is it exactly that you are trying to do? Greg Pyros
Todd: >> I'm running a NT Server with 6+ dos stations on it with no problems. Great! What DOS software are you using? >> I have a simple batch file for each station that starts the logon… Would you mind posting your batch file here? Seems that you could help…
Alan: >> The Perception outputs 4:2:2 digital component quality which, >> I think, is better than BetaCam… Huh?? You are comparing pure uncompressed video (BetaCam) with compressed (PVR) output, the BetaCAM has cleaner output, assuming, of course, that you put the animations on the Beta frame-by-frame or with an UNCOMPRESSED…
Mike: >> send files to an HP plotter from Autocad… You'll have better luck in the AutoCAD forum (GO ACAD) than here (AMMEDIA), this is the forum for Autodesk's multimedia software. Greg Pyros
Murat: >> How can I get that? Check your e-mail! Greg Pyros
Joel: Yes, you have to have the pre-rendered images for VP to do the compositing to fields, so you will need a bit of extra disk space! Greg Pyros
Jon: >> Thanks for the tip, it worked perfectly… Glad to be able to help out! >> Also … you sell a sun path program, … is the sun a >> parallel light source or another spotlight? You cannot create a new light type within 3DS, so SunPath creates the…
Peter: >> Can't you make those guys do it? Lets see some arm twisting. Autodesk and the Yost Group have always been very good at providing what users want. If they hear enough people wanting an Alpha version of MAX, they will probably release one. So let's hear it, how…
Mark: >> Are there going to be any algorithms that will keep me from >> running MAX on a DEC Alpha? Autodesk has stated only that MAX will run under Intel chips, but if it's just a matter of compiling again, I can't imagine that they wouldn't have MAX run…
Judy: >> I don't use either QEMM and I use the NOEMS parameter if I use EMM386. >> I am not the one having a problem. I didn't say that you were! :^) I just commented that on most machines, but not all, QEMM gives faster render times than EMM386.…
M&Ms: >> It should be the size you usually render to (756×486 if you render >> to a PAR or VISTA, for instance). FYI, you are correct with the AT-Vista at 756×486, but the PAR is 752×480. Greg Pyros
Dave: >> I take it you picked up a Pinnacle? Yes. >> Want to tell us how much you love/hate it and it's bundled software >> (or lack thereof)? It has a few idiosyncracies, but overall, it does what it is supposed to do. It's saved me many hassles in…
Mark: >> I'll try not to get on a soap box again. No problem with soapboxes (I've used one here often enough over the last five years, as all the regulars know! ), and I like hearing differing points of view. I just try to jump in when someone gets…
Jon: >> during the "transforming objects" sequence the machine pauses >> for an excessive amount of time Try REMming out the POWER line in your CONFIG.SYS (or was that AUTOEXEC.BAT?) Greg Pyros
Tim: >> A CD-R has good speed, OK capacity, but higher cost hardware. >> A DAT drive has excellent capacity, good speed, and cheap media. A couple of extras to throw into the equation: CD-R media is going for $8-$10 per disk, pretty cheap, and the Pinnacle is around $1,200…
Judy: >> if you really know your operating system you can get just as >> much free conventional RAM with EMM386 as you can with QEMM. Agreed. But that's not the main reason we use it. We did a series of tests here, and the rendering speed using QEMM was…
Peter: Hey there, long time no talk to! >> Do you have anything that will allow 3DS to go straight out to an Accom? Yup, and if you want it, call Accom, and they'll send it to you free! They had us write it as an IXP for them at…
Bob: >> Should be trying it out by the weekend. Let us know how it works out for you! Greg Pyros
Mark: I find it interesting to note that back when I thought I needed the SGI systems and hi-end software I couldn't afford them, now that I can afford them, I find that I don't need them! Long live 3DS (& MAX)! Greg Pyros
Keith: Just wanted to drop you a note to say how good it is to see you up here on a regular basis! Aren't they working you hard enough these days? :^) Greg Pyros
Anthony: >> Thanks again for your kind reply.. My pleasure! I'm just glad that everything is working for you! Greg Pyros
Eric: Thanks! >> Thanks again for the help with network-plus-field testing. You wouldn't >> want to run Particles 2 through the same wringer in a coupla weeks, too, >> would you? I'd be happy to! We now have more rendering capabilities than we can use ourselves, so outside projects welcome!…
Steve: >> You're saying that with fewer than 10 nodes, you can set up a >> server running NT Workstation; it's just if you get bigger that >> you need to go to Advanced Server? Yup, NT Workstation will allow a maximum of 10 connections. (They've got to do something…
Mark: >> I do work for a gov't organization… Oh, I see, "Close enough for government work!" :^) As you've found, resolution is much easier to come by than color depth! >> For MOST purposes I can't imagine spending the big bucks for a drum. >> Its the same with…
John: >> It would also be nice if CSERVE didn't reset file lengths to 0 >> when it times out 74% of the way through a download! It's not Cserve, it must be your nav program. I just completed a 1.4 meg download myself that timed out after 1.2 megs,…
Alex: >> Look at FFLOW_03.ZIP (monday evening) and tell me if >> it exactly what you were looking for ? >> (or at least approximately what you were looking for) >> (or at least somebody was looking for :^)) I'll check it out! I'm glad you're reading my mind! Greg…
Eric: Hi there! >> I've upgraded from a Stealth 64 PCI 4Mb VRAM to a 4Mb Video VRAM, and >> the old drivers (the ones posted 7/11) don't support it properly in Rel 4. Get the latest ones from the Vibrant BBS, they are working for us! Greg Pyros
Alan: Concerning your new network questions, I would strongly recommend starting out with an NT server, and you can place the PVR on that. If you will stay below 10 stations, NT Workstation will be fine, if over 10, you will need NT Server. This will not only work well…
Andrey: >> Thanks, Greg! … This forum is wonderful. That's the truth! You're welcome! Greg Pyros
Garry: >> i understand you have written a driver permitting network >> rendering directly to DPS PAR? Yes, we did! Check your e-mail for details! Greg Pyros
Mark: >> I've got a Microtek III and its great. Can do 2400X2400 with >> interpolation. Its just a step below the drum scanners. Drum scanners aren't just about resolution! If you compare the image quality, colors, and shades, you'll see why people pay $50,000 for one. The Microtek may…
Andrey: >> My card is Diamond Stealth 64 with 2M of VRAM… Diamond has a fix for that card. It will be in the next version of the drivers, or you can download it from their BBS today. (It works!) Their BBS number is (512) 918-3411. Greg Pyros
Ian: >> Would you know if there is a way for me to capture (using DOS) the PAR FAT >> (and save) prior to loading PAR.EXE This could be a good failsafe measure. Yes, it would, but no, there isn't! :^) Greg Pyros
Steve: >> Oh, a WISE GUY, ay!!! Me? Naaaaaaaa…… :^) Greg Pyros
Steve: >> …please e-mail me with pricing on some typical workstation configurations >> (just ballpark is OK — I won't hold you to exact numbers). If I was Kevin, I'd reply "Oh, somewhere between $2,000 and $20,000, and you can even hold me to those numbers!" :^) Greg Pyros
Bob: >> Then how about using WFW 3.11 with the dos patches to run 3ds4 >> on dos and WFW as a network (if you can call it that, or is it >> just a windows interlink,). We will only have 4 machines >> until MAX comes out. If you…
Bob: >> >> 3DS4 doesn't run well under NT at all, and definitely not >> >> in the background. >> >> So how do you operate a render farm without a network? NT, SchmenTee, it doesn't matter what is running on your file server! :^) We run UNIX based Sun…
Ian: >> From the copyright info, looks like Greg or Gus might have the >> answer to this….Gus? Well, anything is possible! DPS wanted to just duplicate the Amiga PAR file system on the PC version, although we told them that this would cause trouble. Yes, it would be possible…
Craig: >> I need to get some idea of what is a reasonable amount to >> pay for an animation. Aren't we all! It depends on the amount of time spent by the animation house more than the finished seconds of animation provided. We've done animations of 10 seconds that…
Bob: Lots of questions! And all in one message! Here's a few answers: >> Do we need a dedicated server or can the hi-power machine be >> used as the server/workstation? I'd just take one of your 486's and make it a dedicated NT server. >> Do you know for…
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