This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#File Compression
Message #91262
Hello everyone, I have some questions on compression methods in 3DS: Are .TIF files stored with LZW compression? Are .TGA files stored with RLE compression? Also, can .bmp TRUE files be rendered with alpha channel info? I see no size difference between 2 files having set Use Alpha on for…
Dave, I missed that message – could you repost it for me? Thanks, BITS
Cheers Greg, I'll check it out! BITS
Thanks for the info… BITS
#format converter
Message #84162
I'm trying to convert all my 3ds 24 bit image files to the Macintosh PICT format. Does anyone know of a conversion utility (shareware or otherwise) which will take tiff/tga/jpeg files and convert them to PICT format? (I was hoping Paintshop Pro, but that don't cut it..) Thanks, BITS
#looking for 3D Artist
Message #81810
Hi, Can someone give me the email address or phone number for the 3D Artist people? I received a sample copy last year, and would like to subscribe plus get all the back issues – but I can't find any ordering info. Thanks, Andy Roberts BITS
Greg, What software do you run on your Sun's? AutoCAD? (Are there some essential MMedia tools I'm unaware of??) BITS
Thanks Greg! I think I'm getting a little closer. BITS
Thanks for that info John. I'll go follow up those leads. BITS.
Hi Greg, What facilities does the Sony MPU-F100 have? It sounds like you have a pretty decent system there! Is there stuff which you wish you could do easier with your setup? Thanks for your help. Andy
Hi John, Thanks for your input – I'll check out Avid and Imix. Could you tell me a little more about Beta Digital and Fast Electronics' Video Machine? How do the above systems deal with audio? Thanks again, Andy
#Multimedia Solution
Message #80038
I posted this message on the Broadcast Professional Forum as you suggested but got no response. Maybe someone on this forum can give me some pointers….. Andy. ——————- We want a system that will allow us to produce 24-bit frame accurate presentations down to BetaCAM/SVHS/VHS formats. These animations would be…
I hope I'm not too late to get on the listing for the new IPAS brochure! Andy Roberts Multimedia Producer BITS 112 Cricklewood Lane LONDON NW2 2DP ENGLAND Thanks!
3D Studio Magazine
Message #61801
I picked up a thread in the middle (as you do..) regarding a 3D Studio Magazine. Can anyone do me the massive favour of backtracking and revealing to me some details about this intended mag?? Anyway, please put me on the list also! Thanks, Andy Roberts BITS 112 Cricklewood Lane…
#Camera Views & SXP's
Message #59735
I shall be involved in a project that would require us to use data stored within 3DS. One way to make this work would be to have the ability to "see" the objects (vertices, faces etc..) from a camera viewpoint. Would an IPAS routine be able to gain access to…
#Multiple Cameras in VP
Message #59387
Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me if there's a way to composite multiple camera views in Video Post? At the moment, I'm rendering each camera view and then using VP or Ani Pro to splice all the flics together. It would be nice if I could tell Studio to render…
Ang, Since I sent you my details, I've not received/heard anything about our mag subscription – what's the current status? Thanks, Andy Roberts BITS
#Controlling mesh from VP
Message #53663
Any ideas??? Can anyone tell me if it's possible to control a mesh from Video Post? I have a series of tga files queued in VP which when run show a flight path through a countryside. These files were created with VistaPro. VistaPro creates a script file which contains all…
#Magazine Subscription
Message #52680
Hi Ang, Thanks for the speedy reply. My VISA Credit card number is: 4929 693 947 646 Expires end : July 1994 Company Name : BITS Card holder : Gary Sheinwald & BITS Address : 112 Cricklewood Lane, LONDON NW2 2DP, ENGLAND We look forward to receiving the mag. Thanks…
#What's needed for IPAS?
Message #52301
Hi there, I know this subject's been discussed before on the forum, but can anyone please give me a list of the items needed for a programmer to start creating IPAS routines. Thanks very much, AndyR
PMJI, I'm based in the UK and would like to subscribe to mags like 3rd Dimension & 3D Artist. Can anyone supply me with the addresses please?? Thanks, BiTS
un-Attach
Message #52190
Cheryl, Use the Create/Element/Detach command. You then point to the entity you want to become an object, and then enter it's new name. Andy Roberts
#Morphing software
Message #51343
Hi There, Does anyone know where I can find rmorf? I've heard it's a shareware image morphing package available on cserve. Also, is there an update to tgafli.exe which will let me convert from tga2flc?? I know I can do this through VideoPost with 3ds2, but would like this facility…
Explode & Cloth
Message #48908
When using the Explode IPAS routine, I can't seem to strictly control the number of frames over which the explosion occurs. I want a quick explosion, say over 10 frames, but setting Spin End Frame & End to 10 doesn't work. Any ideas?? Also, I need a routine which will…
#Playing flics in AniPro
Message #48436
I've created a number of animations in 3D Studio, and need to see how they would look at 25 & 30 frames per second. How do I relate the speed control in AniPro & Aniplay to be equivalent to frames per second? Is there some formula I should be aware…
Animator Pro & WIN.PRO
Message #48239
Can anyone help with the following problem? One of our artists recently ungraded to a Video 7 WIN.PRO vesa 24 bit graphics card. He was running Ani Pro 1.0 with no problems. Yesterday I upgraded him to Ani Pro 1.3 and when he goes to SETTINGS and then SCREEN SIZE…
Fractal Landscape Flight
Message #44637
Hi, I uploaded this question last night, but didn't receive a cc, so I'm not sure if it went out at all. So…. How can I create a scrolling landscape with a horizon that doesn't disappear?? If I create a "landing strip" type landscape (long and thin, and slightly wider…
Hi Colin, I didn't see Gary's original Email – the title just caught my attention. I'm based in the UK, and am looking for some cheap but decent quality graphics cards capable of displaying TGA files in TrueColor. Quality IS important, but I'm trying to go cheap because I'll need…
John, Any ideas on how I could achieve a 'graduated landscape' texture map? You know – where the tips of each peak is white (for snow) the middle is green, and the base is grey/brown. The only way I can think of right now is by selecting faces from a…
Thanks for the reply John, I don't have GIFDXF, but will take a look for it now and work through your suggestions. I'll let you know how I get on.. Cheers, Andy.
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# 3DS on TV this Saturday
Message #44171
Hi Greg, Do you know of ANY way I could get to see all this exciting stuff??? I feel a little stranded over here in the UK….. Thanks, Andy Roberts (BITS)
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#Fractal Grafics 3D & 3DS
Message #44170
Hi John, Do you know how Fractal Grafics 3D compares with Virtual Reality Labs' VistaPro & VistaMorph?? I find VRL's products real easy to use, and love the way you can morph between different landscapes during an animation. The frustrating thing is the 3D data cannot be transferred to Studio…
#Flic Files
Message #43336
This is actually Andy Roberts (ex-Autodesk employee) – but I'm logged on as Foo Katan (he's my new boss). How are you?? I hope all is well in the Adesk world!! I'm now at a games development company called BITS doing lots of really exciting things…. I have a question…
#Viewpoint Phone Number
Message #42806
Can anyone help me? I'm trying to contact Viewpoint to find out about their 3DS meshes. The number that I was (very kindly) given is an 800 number which I can't use as I'm dialling from London. Is there another phone number, or even a fax that you know about???
Thanks for the reponse Alan Ciao
#IPAS Developers Kit
Message #42770
HI Everyone! (This is actually Andy Roberts logged on as Foo Katan) I'm new to this forum – hope somebody receives this message! I'm trying to find out if there is an IPAS development Kit available and if there are any other bits I'd need to produce IPAS programs.. Are…
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