This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Tom, My server site (www.deltanet.com) offers a WWW page on-site service, so I have my page set up there. If you can find an Internet server company near you, see what hosting services they offer. To create the pages, I went out and bought a book on HTML, and had…
#AnimAlu Web Site
Message #193192
Here's a note to let you all know that I now have a web site: http://www.deltanet.com/animalu/ Please stop by and check out some of my images and animations! Jeff Alu, AnimAlu Productions
I've got Sulptura 1, and it's pretty good. What are some of the new features of 2?
No problem, just wanted to make sure you got it OK! Thanks Jeff
#Unwatr.zip
Message #588
Hello, I uploaded a 2.8 meg .zip file of an animation called unwatr.zip. I think I uploaded it on friday, but I haven't seen it yet. Do I need to upload again?
The version of Playmation that I have (1.0) does not allow exporting or importing of any kind. I think the new version does… I've heard that 3DS might release the spline modeller at a later date, I'll probably just wait for that.
I'm referring to R4. Unfortunately, just be for the release of R4, they decided not to include the spline modeller. Lots of people were (and still are) really upset about this. The new IK module is great, and almost makes the upgrade from R3 to R4 worth it on its…
No, actually I DID like the spline modeller from Playmation, but that was the only thing I liked about the program. It is very fluid, very easy to use. Hey, by the way, saw your stuff on the CompuServe CD! Love those dolphins… Jeff
Been there, done that. I bought version 1 a playmation a few years back and wasn't to impressed (though I liked the spline modelling stuff)… 3DS REALLY needs spline modelling…Almost had it this time 'round.
>I think for the price of 3DS that there should be more included< Yeah, but when you consider ease of use, quick rendering times, etc, there is a lot you can do in 3DS without all of the IPAS stuff. I suppose it would be a good idea for me…
>minor industry of add-on software< Are you talking about IPAS? If so, "minor" ain't the word! There are quite a few new companies popping up who are writing IPAS routines. And IPAS gets better all of the time. Turns 3d$ into 3d$$$$$$$$, though. Jeff
Jim, 3-D Studio is considered by many to be the best, but not everyone. The best thing to do is to decide what you need your software to be able to do for you, and then do some research. One of the advantages to 3-D Studio is its expandability. If…
Thanks Greg, I'll check "chinalake" out. Jeff
Thanks John. You're right, I'm having fun searching for things. I just got my first taste of archie last night, and can see that it will be a big help! Jeff
Internet Sites
Message #123179
Hello, I've finally gained Internet access and was wondering if anyone knows of any interesting graphics related sites? Thanks! Jeff
Thanks, Greg, It'll be nice to call 'em again… Jeff
Thanks for the #, john. Jeff
#Hi-Lux BBS
Message #122281
Does anyone know the new number to the Hi-Lux BBS? I know they just moved, and I had their new number written down, but I can't find it. Thanks! Jeff Alu
If you've got enough, I'll take one! Jeff Alu AnimAlu Productions 2535 Chestnut Orange CA, 92667 Thanks!
Ara, I've seen the magic.zip, is that the one with the flying "star" with magical "stuff" following it around? That's a cool effect, but would I be able to create a dust storm with it? Jeff
That's a good idea, I'll give that a try. Man, there are so many possibilities here, it's really amazing. Jeff
Thanks, I think I'll try some alternate methods, as I only have one computer. Probably would take to long to render the sequence using Vapor. Still looking forward to purchacing Ipas Disks #6 and #7. Looks like some fantastic stuff! Jeff
Bill, thanks for that input. I would need the vapor to be a red tint, and was thinking of using Vapor in conjunction with perhaps Smoke.sxp, and also fog effects for when the stroem nears the camera. I haven't experimented to much, so I'm not sure what combinations I would…
#Vapor.axp
Message #103178
Hello, I just got your IPAS Boutique brochure, and I have a question about Vapor.axp. I want to create a dust storm which winds it's way down a valley towards the viewer. It would be from a ground perspective. It would start far away, move closer and closer, until it…
Could you please add my name to your mailing list? Jeff Alu AnimAlu Productions 2535 Chestnut Orange CA, 92667 Thanks for those great IPAS demos you just uploaded! Jeff
Unfortunately, I do need to travel around the planet about a quarter of a rotation. I suppose maybe I could rotate the outer sphere (atmosphere) in conjuction with the camera. Thanks for the help! Jeff
#Atmosphere
Message #96333
Hello, I am trying to construct a planet surrounded by an atmosphere. I've constructed two spheres, one larger than the other, where the larger sphere is the atmosphere sourrounding the planet. The atmosphere is a pale blue hue, on a black star background. The atmosphere needs to get thinner as…
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Message #85902
E.P. Graphics of Burbank, CA, is currently looking for two experienced 3-D Studio users for a video project. If interested, please contact Eddie Pong at (818) 953-9375.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Message #85901
E.P. Graphics of Burbank, CA, is currently looking for two experienced 3-D Studio users for a video project. If interested, please contact Eddie Pong at (818) 953-9375.
Thanks, Martin. I'll check that out! Jeff
# Tga copies.
Message #82751
Hello, I am getting ready to render a bunch of TGAs for dump to Beta. The first 60 frames of the sequence are motionless, just need two seconds worth of the same image. Do I need to render this image 60 times, or can I just manually make copies of…
Yeah, 3-D morphs can indeed be difficult. Any plans to add dissimilar Verticie #s morphing in r4?
Greg, yeah, I'm going to check out the 2-D Morph thing. BTW, just stopped by Pyros the other day to get Nancy Fulton's book. Seems really informative. Anything else on the press I should know about? Jeff
John, I've got a Windows morph program, but haven't had the chance to really check it out yet, so now looks like the right time. Jeff
John, thanks for the info. Sounds like an involved process, but it makes sense. I'll try it out. Some of the morphs I need to do are to words of different lengths, posing still more problems. Sheesh. Jeff
#Text Morph Probs.
Message #81688
Hello, I'm attempting to morph some text, and am having a few problems. I'm using Barrel.fnt, but when I morph the text, things look pretty bad. I know that each morphed object must have the same # of verticies, so I am adding verticies using "refine" in the 2-D Shaper,…
Thanks, Jack. Yes it is difficult to get the right orientation. Would be nice to be able to just draw the path in the 3-D Editor or Keyframer…. Jeff
Thanks, I'll try it. Jeff
#Path Problem
Message #80969
I'm trying to do a seemingly simple thing. I want to be able to move some text around the screen on the X/Y axis using a path which I create in the 2-D shaper. The path is an arc beginning at the upper left-center of the screen moving to the…
Play Problems
Message #77488
Hello, I have a bit of a problem which I wonder if anyone else has had. I'm converting some .fli files to the "old" fli format using Aniconv. However, when I try to play these new FLIs using play.exe, they load fine, but right in the middle of playing them…
Thanks Jamie, I'll have to try that technique! Jeff
Jamie, I just checked out your upload. Real nice maps and meshes, not to mention tips. I was curious about one thing. In the UFO.prj, in Video post, you have the stars process entered 3 times in a row. Why is this? Jeff Alu
Well, in any case, good luck! I think that in time you will find the keyframer to be quite user friendly… Jeff
You should really get in the habit of using the "hold" and "fetch" buttons on the bottom right. I am using these constantly, especially when making big changes, such as "inherit links". Jeff
Oh well, I guess you just can't trust anything you read in the mail these days… Jeff
Garry, I just got an order form from NRP about 2 weeks ago which states that the book will be available in October of 93. Hmm. Maybe they pushed the date back a bit… Jeff
Oh, yeah, that's what I was thinking of: HCFLI and HCPLAY. I knew I had seen these somewhere, but could not remember the name. Thanks for the info. I'll check them out. Jeff
Kurt, thanks, I'll check these out. I was under the impression that there was a shareware program avail. also. Thanks for the info… Jeff
#High color flic player
Message #52550
Hello, I've heard that there is a high color flic player out there but I do no know what it is called. It is supposed to play flics in 30k color mode, etc.? Could someone please send me in the right direction? Thanks! Jeff Alu
IGS Prob Solved
Message #48259
Yann, thanks for all the help. Using the Autocad translator worked, and it was a flawless import into 3-D Studio. I just learned that the configuration of the Pluto probe which I have has just been modified, so I must get a new one, but at least now I know…
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