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>> pick up a bunch of Laurie Anderson
Maybe if we offered Peter some IPAS work on upcoming videos he would give us a break! 🙂 As far as music goes, I think there is a collection of CDs called OMNI. They have much of the music from "The Minds Eye" collection. I also hear that stuff on…
OS/2 and the PAR?
Message #102979
I should be getting my PAR in a matter of hours and I can hardly wait! I went for the 1.7 Gig Micropolis! However, I was wondering if anyone has had experience in running the PAR under OS/2 (2.1). I think it should run fine under a dos window. Since…
Need SIGGRAPH Partner
Message #102882
A friend of mine who was planning on attending Siggraph with me has chosen to cancel. So, in the interest of financial scarcity, I am inviting anyone who is planning on being there to share R&B. I also know that some airlines discounts are available when purchased in two or…
#I just received it!
Message #102670
There I was — stepping down the stairway to my mailbox expecting yet another set of wallet-murdering bills. The tingling of the keys on my key-ring seemed innocent enough as I selected the glinting, chrome mailbox key and dutifuly inserted into the lock. The sardined packages of mail practically burst…
#This is the Picture
Message #102552
I was just listening to my Peter Gabriel "So" album and heard a song that would be great for a demo tape. It is the last song on side 2 called "This is the Picture". It starts out to the effect of . . . flying birds excellent birds watch…
#101520-
convert AVI to FLC?
Message #101817
And if anyone finds a utility to go from FLC to AVI I would be grateful too! I spent an hour last night looking around eight or nine forums for such a conversion app. I could alternately use a program that takes stills (ie GIF, TGA, BMP) and compresses them…
Hey, I like that idea about the dollars per sec in the corner for various work. I will have to chalk that up for the next demo tape!! — James — MAP —
> I'll forgive you if you look at "CIM World" (LCIM.ZIP) < OK, but it has to get in line with the rest of the files I have on my download list. I can only afford to get files once in a while! (I will give it a "1" priority).…
> "Oh, you're not one of people with one of those toaster things, are you?" < Yes, I get this one too. It goes right along with what I said to John Foust and Ed K. Between ignorance and bad PR regarding 2D animation and effects, it can be difficult…
Ed, I hope you did not take offense to my statement. My point was that I often encounter a high degree of ignorance about animation in general and about what I can offer. As I said to John Foust, it is the talent behind the software that counts. Unfortunately, 2D…
You are right, John. Awesome things can be done with 2D animation software. Ed Kellerman is living proof. I think we all know it is the talent behind the software that counts. Moreover, I have nothing against the Amiga, Duluxe Paint, or any other such software. After all, SeaQuest effects…
I never knew we had such awesome treasures in the US. It makes me wonder what else I am missing. After Mammoth Cave, I now want to see things like the Grand Canyon, Redwood Trees, Monument Valley, the Mississippi River, etc. — James — MAP —
They always ask . . .
Message #94355
Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon: You are talking with a new acquaintance or a prospective client and as soon as they hear that you do animation they ask . . . "Oh! What kind of computer do you use?!" I prefer to reply with "Whatever it takes to get…
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· What's New/Want Ads
March 29, 1994 12:14 AM
That would be awesome: Ed K as the development leader for AniPro. Autodesk, do NOT miss this opportunity!
#Mammoth Cave
Message #94110
I just got back [to Michigan] from a five day trip to Nashville, TN. I drove down to attend a convention for prosthetics. My family has a business manufacturing a small prosthetic device and they asked to to help run the booth. It was a blast. The Opryland Hotel was…
#88475-
ComputerPic Mag WOW
Message #89337
Ed, I felt the same way when I received my issue! Congrats and well done to everyone who is in that issue!! — James —
#IPAS developers
Message #89336
MB >>"I`ll find him wherever he is… ;-)" FYI: he's in New York for a wedding right now! < Wow, the ASOFT neighborhood watch progam! — James — MAP —
> you need to use quotes, because I've no idea what I originally said. I don't save threads anymore. < Failed humor on my part. Ana wanted to start a 300 message discussion about the Targa 2000. You replied that they are too expensive anyway, so I asked . .…
>> solid EOF marker
Targa 2000
Message #88910
What is? 300 message discussions or Targa 2000s? — James — MAP —
#S VHS tapes
Message #88909
Dr Dave, What happened? You were not there. Here is what you missed: 1) N.W. Blueprint services pitch. 2) Sean Edenger (sp) from Aerodata preaching the wonders of PCI. 3) Rick West, Autodesk, summary of Autodesk's success. 4) Dan ?, Aerodata, demo of Autovision. 5) Sean E., Aerodata, demo of…
I think we decided upon Maxel ST-31BQ (31 being the length in minutes.), as per the recommendation of John Tissavary (71054,15) and a few others.
Mark, Nope. It is still four, I was counting you already! What? You did not know I was watching? 🙂 So far that makes: 1) Frank Zuccaro (Aerodata himself) — Plymouth, MI 2) "Dr. Dave" Wright — South Lyon, MI 3) You, Mark Meier — Ann Arbor, MI 4) Me,…
Rick, a collective thanks! — James — MAP —
What About
Message #87834
Paul, I have been exercizing a degree of forebearance in regards to commenting on this issue because I hate to fan a fire. However, I would now like to make a few comments: 1) Based on the low to non-existance of TMs in this forum, I doubt that anything a…
Wow, another person from Michigan! That is four! It seems so rare to see active 3DS folk from MI here on ASOFT. Anyway, thanks for the info, I have added PTS to my source database. Hey, great to hear you hang out at AeroData! We may have met at one…
Rick, I would be interested in a phone number for one near Michigan. (Might want to just post them all, or you could have 50 or so requests!) Thanks. — James — MAP —
accident pricing
Message #86583
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 25, 1994 12:47 PM
Neil, I cannot directly answer your questions (for lack of knowledge), but you might want to contact Fred Golden (72242,1433). He is developing a big forensic animation company/franchise. He may, at least, be able to put you in contact with someone who can answer your questons. There is nothing like…
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 24, 1994 9:56 AM
>[ANIM8 meshes] for inclusion on the next 3DS CD-Rom. < I cannot wait! — James —
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 22, 1994 5:01 PM
Suddenly my monitor is a monochrome green!! BTW: I saw a "head" scanner at S93. It looked like something from ST:TNG. You set in a chair and it circles around your head. Really fun stuff. I want a scanner now! Say, are you marketing those meshes? — James —
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 21, 1994 4:52 PM
> obviously hasn't used one in the last two years. < Very true! I guess the newer ones have variable resolutions, mesh optimization, and lots of red buttons . Not to mention I do not have the $$ to buy one of my own anyway! (Can I barrow yours? I…
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 21, 1994 4:52 PM
Like Paul said, I have not used one lately . . . But to answer your question, more verticies means slower renderings . . . means more time . . . means lost bids to faster competion . . . (on and on).
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 21, 1994 4:34 PM
This is not directly related to your question, but I did a simple study of which pricing plan is the most cost-effective for accessing CIS. These calculations are based on the following (2/6/94) rates: Stardard Plan Alternate Plan ————————————————– Monthly Fee : $ 8.95/month $ 2.50/month ————————————————– 300 baud: $…
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 21, 1994 4:33 PM
PMJI, but all of this discussion of MS & SI reminds me of something I read on an OS/2 thread somewhere: (The following said in a monotone borg voice) We are Microsoft. OS/2 is irrelevant. Unix is irrelevant. Openness is futile. Prepare to be assimilated. Of course, you could replace…
> 2) Selective raytracing and radiosity =) < John, did you see my wish for the RXP? What was it I heard somebody say? Great minds think alike, and so do ours! (BG).
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
February 18, 1994 12:08 AM
I was watching an interview of the folks at Rythm and Hues (I just love that name), and one of the animators said it takes six weeks from storyboard to delivery. Given the extraordinary quality of the Polar Bear commercials, I find this speed amazing. I would guess that the…
My fingers are crossed! — James —
#The RXP for Mat. Editor
Message #84271
I am certain that someone has already suggested this one for R4, but just in case . . . I woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat with a vision — the RXP (Renderer eXternal Process). In my dream I was looking at the Material…
If you do try a DSP, I would like to hear how much it helps, as I am sure many others would too! — James —
Yond mortal, ye gods throw much lightning betwixt the planets Alpha and Pentium. From such thunder, cries of planet DSP cannot be heard! — James —
#More of my awful humor.
Message #79515
Idea for the Siggraph 94 3DS party: 3DS Trivial Persuit . . . "R3 contains exactly how many new features? . . ." — James —
Net Render Feature.
Message #79514
In the event I can ever afford a net render farm . . . This is a conditional wishlist wish. 🙂 If R4 does not do 386/486 hardware, I would think an R4 DOS rendering engine would be a necessity. People with rendering farms with 10 486s probably are not…
The IPAS Dictionary 😉
Message #77241
With all of the recent "Is there an IPAS . . ." discussion, I just could not resist: 3DSMARKS (Three-dee-ess-marks): A PXP that caclulates the 3DS speed of your computer in PPH (Pixels Per Hour), and verifies it against the speed of light in a vacuum — James –. EARTHQUAKE…
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
January 18, 1994 11:07 PM
Glad all of you in CA did alright. Frankly, I am happy in Michigan. We are so devoid of natural disaster that our meteorologists (sp) get excited by a strong wind.
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· What's New/Want Ads
January 18, 1994 5:03 PM
Speaking of which, Has anybody received Issue #13 yet? I heard it was supposed to be mailed out Dec 12, 93, but I have yet to get mine. Great mag. Want color. Cannot wait.
Help with 2D Fonts
Message #76966
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
January 17, 1994 11:10 PM
Responding a little late, but . . . If your text is 2D, you could create bitmaps of the outlined white text in something like CorelDRAW! or a bitmap editor. Then, apply these bitmaps to flat, clear planes as decals. Then, move the planes appropriately. For best lighting in this…
#It's a girl!
Message #76823
Still on the melty hats, eh? Wait till you get to the floating wireframes!! (Now with your choice of color) — James —
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
January 12, 1994 5:26 PM
Darren, Nik Grant has the locations to the files you need posted in a response. — James —
From:
James Coulter[Mindscape]
Autodesk Software Forum
· Autodesk 3D Studio
January 12, 1994 12:49 AM
Gary, I do not have Play80.Zip so I would not be of much help to you. I would think someone out there in netland would know where the docs are for it. Anybody? — James —
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