This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#Bezier Patches
Message #69888
Does anyone know where I could find some algorithms or source code examples for creating 3D beziers. Creating a single 2D bezier curve is fairly easy but I haven't been able to generate a 3D patch. I've checked out the source code examples from Graphics Gems I, II, & III…
RGG Beta
Message #68649
Greg, Check your email, I've sent you a new version of RGG. It contains several enhancements including ellipsoid support. Danny…
> The "globule" routine sounds great, Danny! Just wanted to let you know that I'd bet a lotta people are gonna be real interested in this one… Thanks! Maybe I'll port it to IPAS after all. You mentioned that you would like to be a beta tester – no problem!…
Actually, it's not an IPAS. I don't have the necessary compilers and I don't plan on spending piles of money to buy them unless there's a real interest in RGG. RGG is a DOS application written entirely in Borland C. You use RGG to create a RAW triangle data file,…
I'm currently working on a "globule generator" for use with 3D Studio. You should be able to use it to create exactly the effect you're discussing. Basically, it allows you to create pseudo-random ellipsoids groups for use in 3D Studio. It's designed to create effects like clouds, smoke, ground fog,…
#3DS Book
Message #67118
I should have a version available in the next few days. Would you like to be my first guinea pig, I mean beta tester? Talk to you soon,
3DS Book
Message #67117
I should have a version of RGG (Raw Globule Generator) available for upload soon. I'm just adding a little more functionality and a couple more features. I'm also working with Steve Anger to optimize RGG output for use with his RAW23DS converter. Let me know if you, or anyone else,…
Thanks Nancy, Any idea whether it's available yet, or should I just give them a call? Regards, Danny…
#3DS Book
Message #66323
Does the new book from Payne cover 3D Studio Release 3.0? BTW, my "Globule Generator" is nearing completion.
Hmmm, I don't know who at Autodesk you would talk to. You might try asking Don Johnson, he's the editor. His CIS ID is: 71631,42. Danny…
Greg, Could I get you to send me some info about the DPS PAR too? Thanks, Danny…
> Great mag, BTW. Got my first one at AdeskU. Look for my subscription card. Thanks! I understand over 1200 copies of the magazine were distributed at Autodesk University. I hope to get a lot of "constructive" criticism from all you guys in the future. 🙂 Talk to you later,
Flare/Explode Problem
Message #64423
I was just wondering if you'd had a chance to look at the flare/explode problem I encountered several months ago? If not, is there any chance you would be able to help me out with this one in the near future? (After your vacation! ) I'm planning on upgrading to…
Could I get you to put me on their CD mailing list as well. I live and work in Toronto and I haven't received anything yet. Danny Mercurio Details, Inc. 4 Pell Street, Unit 3 Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1N 1N1 (416) 265-4484 I'd appreciate it. Thanks,
Seriously though Paul, Would there be any relocation involved? If not, I'd like to "apply" for one of your positions. Let me know what you'd like to receive by way of info. Thanks, Danny…
Hi John, You say you just received an issue of PC Presentations/Productions in the mail. Which issue was that, the July-August, or the September-October edition? > Were you collecting names from the forum? Uh, no. I did mention to my editors that several people here might be interested in the…
3D-Studio Magazine?
Message #59914
Sure Simon, PC Presentations Productions – The "How-To" Magazine of Graphics and Desktop Video for the PC World For personal subscription inquiries and change of address, mail to PC Presentations Productions P.O. Box 84 Pearl River, NY 10965-0084 Subsrciption rate for 12 issues is $38.50; 24 issues is $72.50. Canadian…
In addition to the magazines Alan mentioned, you might want to have a look at PC Presentations/Productions. This magazine is geared to computer graphics and desktop video for the PC platform. Lots of informative articles every month, many of which deal specifically with 3D Studio. Danny…
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Fractint Landscapes/3DS
Message #57324
I wasn't aware that v18 could generate 3D DXF files. It'll save me a step since I won't have to use GIFDXF. Thanks for passing that on to me. I have v18 but I haven't had much time to explore new features. If you want to preserve the colours generated…
Rachel, See my response to Michael with regard to PC Presentations/Productions subscriptions. Danny…
Michael, I'm a contributing editor for "PC Presentations/Productions". The September issue should be available any day now. If you would like to get a subscription please contact: PC Presentations/Productions P.O. Box 84 Pearl River, NY 10965-0084 Regards, Danny…
Article Info
Message #53509
Greg, As I noted in a message to Gary Yost, I've just finished an article for my column in PC Presentations Productions which will appear in the next issue. The article deals with "Photorealistic Animation". I talk about IPAS routines in the article and mention that they are available from…
#Article Info
Message #53508
Gary, I've just completed an article that deals with "Photorealistic Animation". It will appear in my column for the next issue of PC Presentations Productions. In the article, I talk about the use of IPAS modules from the Yost Group and from the Pyros Partnerhsip. My editor has requested your…
#It's a Girl!!
Message #52507
Congratulations on the latest addition to the family. Best wishes to everyone. Danny…
Cover Image
Message #49510
Mike, Let me be the first to congratulate you on being the "Featured Artist" of the month for PC Presentations\Productions. Great cover image! Has Doug told you when the mag is set to hit the newsstands? I just received my copy yesterday. I assume it will appear in the next…
Fred, Could you post a copy of it here on the forum? I'm sure a few of us would like to get a look at the suggestions in that article. Thanks, Danny…
Thanks, I'll go take a look… Regards, Danny…
Hi Mitch! Yes, I did know about Fractint's ability to export triangles. However, 3D Studio can't handle them in that format. I wasn't aware that Maximum Overkill used radiosity mapping to create their terrains. Hmmm… That's certainly a novel approach… > "They are talking about it in GAMERS, and updates…
Thanks, I'll need it! Danny…
Glad I could help Don! I hope we get a chance to see this masterpiece once it's complete. Regards, Danny…
David, I'm playing softball tonightso you can give me a call Tuesday or Wednesday evening anytime after 6pm Eastern Time. I'd go into detail here but I think things would get pretty long-winded and I'm not sure anyone else is interested. Talk to you soon, Danny… (416) 265-4484
Pat, Basically, GIFDXF converts GIF images into a DXF file consisting of triangles that 3D Studio can understand. It does this by subdividing the image into a grid and then placing trianlges along this grid based on the colour or luminosity of the image. For example, you could create a…
Don, See my earlier message addressed to ALL about creating realistic lightning strikes. Danny…
Glad I could help! About the mall contract, I'm meeting with them again on Thursday. Wish me luck. Regards, Danny…
Thanks Gary. Danny…
#Lightning
Message #46818
Someone recently asked about creating realistic lightning using 3D Studio. Here's a method I tried last night. With a little tweeking, it should give the desired effect. 1. Create an LSphere that fills the Camera View 2. Assign BLUE WIREFRAME material to the object 3. Setup a 10-20 frame animation…
Steven, I don't remember about Corel 3.0 but on the Corel 4.0 CD #1 all the fonts are available in PFB format. I assume they're also on the Corel 3.0 CD. Look under the \FONTS\ATM directory on the CD. If they're not there, let me know what font you need…
Dave, I've done a LOT of terrains in 3D. I've come up with a couple of techniques that you might find useful. Basically they involve the use of: 1. A fractal generator to create the basic terrain. (Fractint) 2. A paint program to create landmarks, rivers, roads, etc. (Animator Pro)…
Steven, In order to do an "inverted" bump map, just reverse the colours of the original cel, gif, tga, or whatever that you're using as a bump map. In other words, if you have a cel consisting of white dots on a black background, just reverse the colours to black…
Gary, I hate to bug you about this again cause I know that you're EXTREMELY busy right now but… Have you had a chance to look at the flare/explode problem we talked about a few weeks ago? I need to be able to complete this animation for a contract I'm…
I'm thinking about getting one. It depends on whether I get a contract I've been negotiating for a couple of days. Please put me on your contact list. Details Danny Mercurio 4 Pell Street, Unit 3 Scarborough, Ontario M1N 1N1 Thanks, Danny…
Syndesis 3D-ROM
Message #45351
Please add me to your mailing list as well. Danny Mercurio Details 4 Pell Street, Unit 3 Scarborough, Ontario M1N 1N1 Thanks, Danny…
Now where did I get that idea from??? I must have read something about someone else in that thread. BTW, distance from Toronto to Texas is closer to 1.75 light years. Danny…
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Corel Draw
Message #42423
> C, eh, N, eh, D, eh Good thing I know you're joking. Otherwise I'd have to hop on my dog-sled, come over and club you with my hockey stick! Danny (proud to be Canadian!) Mercurio…
Carl, I sent you the email at the same time as the the last forum message. Weird! Anyway, here's the info for my new company – "Details" Danny Mercurio Details 4 Pell Street, Unit 3 Scarborough, Ontario M1N 1N1 Phone: (416) 266-1399 Fax: (416) 265-4484 Thanks for the info. It…
Ori, Image Alchemy IS shareware. It costs $79.95 to register your copy. The unregistered version is fully functional but it won't handle resolutions above 640×480. Danny…
Try Image Alchemy from Handmade Software. It's shareware and should be available here on CIS. Danny…
Tom, Any chance of seeing some of this "GEMS" stuff in a future User's Group meeting? Danny…
Check your email. BTW, can you tell me little bit about your animation. What's it about? Regards, Danny…
You'll want to talk to Pia Zimperi. She heads up the Toronto Autodesk-Multimedia User's Group. Her number is (416) 929-8155. The next meeting is on March 30th I think. Anyway, give her a call and tell her I sent you. Regards, Danny…
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