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>> James, Please call me… Colin Cook R/GA Interactive 213-957-6868
>> I have been trying to get the upgrade for version 4 for well over 6 weeks now.
>> SUPPOSE THAT I HAD A BOX LAYING ON THE GROUND AND THE UPPER-LEFT CORNER OF THAT THE OTHER PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS HOW TO SHOW A CYLINDER EXTENDING.
>> Glad you found it. You're right that it should be easier to find. It's just one of those things that no one has asked about — until now.
Found it, found it :z I just activate *only* the segment I want to add frames to, then select TIME/SCALE SEGMENT. Sorry to bother you. I want to mention though, it was harder to find in the manual than I think it should be. Seems like one should be able…
>> Check out the Add button in the Track Info dialog box (page 8-23), the Create Key button in the Key Info dialog box (page 8-39), and the Paths/Add Key command in the command column. Also, go through the first Keyframer tutorial (14) on the bouncing ball, and slow down…
>> You can also try the vary.sxp as an opacity map.
#Adding keys between KF's
Message #159435
How can I add keys between two keyframes already created? I have TEMPO and KEYMAN, but neither of these offer any way to do this (at least I didn't see one). How can I "insert" keys *only* between to specified keyframes, without adding keys to any other part of the…
>> Use an opacity map for this.
#NAB
Message #159328
Anyone know where I can get info on this year's NAB? Thanks. -James Franssen
#Material fade
Message #159234
I've searched all through the manuals and can't find out how to fade a material on an object (thus fading the object) over time. I know there is a way to do this without using video post, what is it? Thanks. -James Franssen
Transparent map
Message #158975
What is the way to place a texture map on an object, and have the black part of the map become transparent? For example, place a texture map of a spider web on a box, and when rendered, have ONLY the web visible and not the box as it moves…
#Reflection
Message #158125
Somebody clue me. What exactly does "ray-traced" mean? I am trying to render an object that has shiny metal, and it has other objects around it. When I select "automatic" for the reflection map, I still don't see the other objects reflected in the shiny metal. Is this "ray-tracing"? I…
Who's going to NAB?
Message #157942
I don't know how late I am, or if I am too late, but I need to get information on NAB in Vegas this year.. when is it? Is anyone going as a group for group rate discount or anything? I would like to go, and if there is a…
>> I use Asymetrix Multimedia Toolbook.
#Interactive Educational
Message #157183
I'm planning on creating an educational type CD ROM utilizing 3D Studio and Animator Pro, along with some other software. I don't know the latest and greatest software out that is made for this type of thing. I am not a programmer, but I have some great ideas for an…
>> Also, if anyone can give me some names of colleges or universities, that would be great.
>> You need to remove the c:\par\pardrv from your autoexec.bat.
#PAR crash
Message #155548
Would you please take a look at my config file and see if there is something wrong? Your suggestion helped clear my "out of environment space" problem, but the PAR still crashed when trying to run it. I have also included my autoexec.bat file. Thanks for your time. config.sys.. DEVICE=C:\QEMM\DOSDATA.SYS…
>> If it's for 3DS work, I suggest TSE instead.
>> create a IFL file and read the targa files from the PAR within 3DS and set the image size to 715 x 457 and a 0.851 aspect, this will reduce the image approx. 5%.
>> OW! If you know C, write one and become wealthy! 😉
>> You mentioned that you used GRASP. Is this Multimedia GRASP by Paul Mace software? > can you give me some personal insights?
>> I believe it is .08 per minute at 2400, and .16 per minute at 14.4.
PAR latest version
Message #155324
I've tried OPTIMIZE from QEMM and this does not fix my problem where the screen shows the tape-eating monster then it goes through its syntax thing, then I get a fatal error message. I don't know what to do to fix this. The 1.3 version works fine, but I need…
#PAR rescaling?
Message #155323
Can I rescale a PAR animation on the fly? Unfortunately I've created a rather long animation that is within the border of my monitor, but not the clients' monitor :z Can I make the animation size smaller quickly? Thanks.
#Odd rates question
Message #155250
I have created a presentation using Animator Pro and have put it to video tape and 3.5 disk using GRASP to create an interactive disk. The question I have involves the charge for creating multiple video tapes. I have already collected for the work done, but the client will be…
#Connect time rates
Message #155228
I've been on Compuserve for a couple of years, and I am a bit embarrassed that I don't know this, but what is the cost for being in each forum on Compuserve? For example, what is the cost per minute to be in this forum (not including the regular connect…
Group Boolean
Message #154731
Is there a way to Boolean bunch of objects in one step? A union join? I am just trying to find a quicker way of joining about 20 different objects to each-other to make one big mesh. Any ideas? Thanks. -James Franssen
>> This is just an educated guess but I know the new par 1.5 software loads in memory a bit smaller than the old one and when I loaded it I had to re-run the Optimize program all over again because I got an error upon unloading the Par driver.
Meta Balls & Ray Tracer
Message #154593
I may be in the need of either or both.. A Meta Balls program and a Ray-Tracing Program. Has there been any discussion of different Meta-balls programs? I know of the one that creates DXF files, and of the one which can be purchased from Digimation (I think that's right),…
#New PAR error
Message #154562
I thought I posted this a few days ago, but I don't see it in the postings.. anyway, I have downloaded the latest PAR upgrade and when I try to run it I get a white screen with the tape-eating monster as the syntax goes through its thing, then it…
New Par Version
Message #154168
I've downloaded the latest PAR upgrade, but upon trying it, I get this Error.. Fatal error 286.3330: General Protection fault detected. What is going on? The earlier version I was running (3.0) was giving me no problem at all. Any ideas? Thanks. -James Franssen
>> I am successfully running 3DS under Lantastic AI 5.0. What are you having trouble with? Perhaps I can help.
>> James, it's hard to tell you exactly what you need to do because I have no idea what your project is like.
>> For Bones Pro questions, you may want to start a dialog with Digimation at 72320,2042.
>> The way I build models is with a fair amount of faces to begin with. This is important for booleans anyway. Then I run the model through Optimize, after which I reweld all the vertices, and run it through again. In some cases you don't want to do this…
>> You may be having a problem with smooth groups. Try running 3dS's object/auto-smooth at 180 degrees. Ian.
>> If I was going to animate a torso that had to have absolutely no seams, I'd use Bones Pro and Smooth.
>> So, have I answered your question about why Slice isn't slicing up your boolean'd model?
>> A true bare bones setup would not allow you to use Lantastic, since your network drivers would not be loaded. What I think you need is barebones+your network drivers.
>> Try using a bump map for the torso muscles — like Martin Foster's HEROs. There's an image somewhere over in ASHOWCASE
>> Now you've got me confused. Are you using bones or skin?
>> It sounds like you might also want to look at using a bones-based deformation system for this job.
#Skinning
Message #153482
I am trying to skin (using Disk #6) a torso with muscles. I am not sure if my object is too big or what, but after using Boolean to attach the muscles to the torso, I try to SLICE the whole object so that I have more than 2 cross…
Bare bones configuration
Message #153401
A while back someone offered a setup to run 3D Studio "bare bones" so two computers connected via Lantastic could work. I need the bare bones setup for one of my PC's, I am using Release 4. Thanks. -James Franssen
Don thanks. I've figured it out finally. Please disregard my last message about the pink screen with lines. -James Franssen
>> The signal path is from your output of the PAR to the input of the TBC. This will require rewiring it as you now have it for frame grabbing, but this is all external at the back of the computer with video cables. Now take the output from your…
>> If I understand your question, yes, there is a very quick way to force a palette into an animation.
#Forcing a palette
Message #152617
I have a situation where I need to go through quite a few animations and change the palette color of each frame. I've gone into the first frame and darkened the specific colors, then save the palette, but then I have to go into each following frame and load the…
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