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Adobe Premiere for Windows Ian.
I use Adobe Premiere for Windows. You have to open the resulting Quicktime file in a Mav version of Premiere then resave it. Ian.
#opacity/si
Message #99795
Gary, I'm having a little problem (actually, been up half the night with it). It has to do with opacity maps and self-illumination. when I use self-ill with opacity maps the white areas of the maps "flip" and become transparent instead of opaque. Is this something you are aware of…
Glad to hear it. Ian.
##98119-New IPAS
Message #99287
'scuse me for jumping in, but I couldn't help overhearing "locking up with a Hercules Graphite Pro/2 mb", 'cause I have the same card and it locks up 3D Studio quite regularly. Though it works fine with Windows. Ian.
I agree the Humanoid figures look very nice. But I'd also like to see something like them with cloths (not that I'm a prude or anything ). Ian.
Could you send me an entry form? Ian Christie 37 Woodhull St Brooklyn, NY 11231 thanks, Ian.
ATI pro turbo
Message #96990
Does anyone know it 3DS3 will work the new ATI Pro Turbo? Will any of the current driver choices work with it or will there have to be an update? Timeframe? Ian.
'nuff said Brian. Look forward to the next Ani. I know it'll be great. Don't know if this has been suggested but I'd like to see Ani handle multiple LIVE objects. That is to say cels that do not have to be rendered into the background bitmap. I guess the…
How much are the UVWs going for? Ian.
It will not work in tablet mode. I spent months thying to figure it out. It won't work with 3DS 2 or 3 or AniPro. The only thing you can do is use it in mouse mode or exchange it for a tablet that will work ie Summa or Wacom.…
Snapshot, interesting idea. I'll give it a shot (err, SNAPshot.) Ian.
Ah, render the frame then load it as a background. Too slow, too much work. I want to see a command that would allow one to just view the condition of another key frame. Like "blueing" in Ani Pro. Ian.
>> Ian, just load the background for frame 10 as your current background if you want to position geometry over it for that frame.
#View frame
Message #93253
Is it possible to view the condition of a different key frame (other than the current one) as a background image in the Keyframer? ie, I position a model in frame 5, then I want to reposition it in frame 10 but with a reference image as to where it…
Every other frame…twosies! Now why didn't I think of that. Ian.
Fractal X3 will allow painting on 3d objects including, i've heard 3DS models. But I believe it is a stand alone program – not IPAS. Unless there is something else up their sleeves that I haven't caught wind of… Ian.
>> The AAP player plays flics out of RAM, which 3DS play flics off of the disk. That's the difference.
Well Greg, you sure make it sound great. All I have to do now is stop salivating long enough to raise some dough. I'll be starting my thesis animation soon and the only output choice I have is through Alias PowerAnimator to 3/4". I've done a few tests but so…
RE: POCO playback speed regulation. Very helpful, thanks. Can't wait for my POCO manual to arive! Ian.
Thanks, I'll look for the POCO routine. Ian.
>> We no longer have control over future Animator Pro features. Jim Kent (the author) is now working directly for Autodesk. As for 3D Studio playback of flics, the speed is strictly a hardware limitation. This is described on page 8-107 of the Reference Manual.
#PAR single frame?
Message #90223
Greg, Is it possible to do single frame output from the PAR? It seems that PAR's biggest limiting factor in terms of quality would be the JPEG artifacts. Perhaps a possible solution might be to use the PAR's realtime output for rendering tests, then do the final output frame-by-frame from…
#flic playback
Message #90221
Feature request: Excuse me if I've missed something…but it seems that Aniplay cannot be set to play back at 30fps. Just jiffies. It seems that I could set the speed to 35 fps or 23.3. Well it would be nice to see an accurate 30fps playback. An on-screen frame number…
Calcomp configure
Message #89627
Has anyone had any luck configuring a Calcomp Drawing Board II to work in pressure mode (Wacom) with Ani Pro? I've heard its possible but I've haven't been able to. Ian.
TGA->Alias
Message #89491
Does anyone know antrhing about the Alias Poweranimator Bitmap format? I need to convert Targas to Alias. So I need either a utility or info (so I can write my own). Ian.
re: sending the script I tried! forum was full. I sent a message to the sysop but haven't gotten a reply. Ian.
uploads?
Message #88177
I was going to upload a sample script that processes sequencial targa files through Photoshop but the libraries are full. What's the solution? Ian.
Well, still cheaper that $1200 for a used copy. But thanks for the info. SoftVTR would be an enticing addition; too good to be true. Ian.
Any 3DS owner can get Topas for about $800 new. Including Soft VTR. ian.
I use it to process numbered Targa files. it starts at 0 and loops through to the end. CPS Desktop can be used as a temporary replacement for Win desktop; ie you can close CPS and go back to the default desktop. If your interested I'll upload a sample script.…
have you thought about using Aldus Gallery Effect filters? You can run the targa frame output from 3DS through Photoshop or Photostyler and apply filters to them. You'll probably want to use some sort of batch processor (I use the one that comes with Central Point Desktop).
Select, cut and paste…yes, that would be _really_ helpful. Ian.
Skin
Message #84948
Wow, the skin stuff looks great! My mouse finger is itching already. How does this thing work with texture maping?
Digital Studio? What's that? (or should I say "Quest que ce?" ) Ian.
Thanks, I'll let you know what happens. Ian.
Hmm…In my experience it _does_ work 9 out of 10 times. Ian.
I'm looking for about 20 – 30 seconds worth of dramatic classical music. Something like Wagner's Sigfried's Funeral from the Ring or Verdi's Requiem. I was hoping for something like Corel's stock photo cd's (except for music, of course.) This is for student work, so I don't have any money…
#Free Music?
Message #83247
3Does anyone know of a good source for copywrite free music? i.e. clip music. I'm particularly interested in classical. (Gearing up for my thesis animation) Ian.
I think you've got to get to college first. Call Journey Educational Marketing at 800-874-9001 Ian.
Yes! I'd love to see it. I'd be interested in hearing your explaination also. I've done some self-study in 3d programming, and some rudimentery work, but I've a lot to learn. Ian.
What would the f/stops be for? exposure or depth of field? Ian.
Will do, Ed, thanks. Ian.
Well, actualy I don't own Ani Pro … yet. But I am interested in buying a good 2D animation program. I am concerned though that Ani Pro is limited to 8 bit color; that it does not support alpha chanels; and that it does not render fields. Even the picture…
I guess what I meant was Ani Pro 2.0 Ian.
#Ani Pro update
Message #79972
When is an update for Ani Pro due? Ian.
#PAR sound?
Message #79971
Greg, Is synch sound output possible through PAR? Would be nice to lay in sound in something like Premiere then send it to tape through PAR. That would save a generation of analog post production. Ian.
Probably the best thing would be to convert the flc to quicktime. There are a few programs that can do that from the PC side, but the only one I'm familiar with is Premiere for Windows. I've used it for converting FLC's for use in Macromind Director movies.
Yes, must second that. Much appreciated! Ian.
Thanks Nik, My local dealer said there was only a discount for 3ds (which my life now revolves around. ) Great news for me! Ian.
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