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single field 2 tape
Message #197318
Please expain to me how I can render to tape using only one field. I need to have images that will appear on a laserdisk as single frame images. and if there are two fields then the images will flicker. I was told that 3ds could lay them using the…
how would i accomplish this in video post. I only see fields and frames. how do i lay down field 1 two time [C/exit
#field 1 twice
Message #195258
I am putting down individual frames to tape to be viewed on a laser disk as individual pictures. the laser disk will stop on the frame and show the image. if layed down as frames or fields then there is a flicker. Is there any way to lay down field…
each image is a different size the most common is 744X444. I want to have these images either resized or layed in the center of a 756X486 frame. I have been using Photoshop to adjust these images but all are RGB TGA files. If the image is 756X486 already then…
my images are different sized but a very commom image size is 744 X 424 i want to set that images in a 756X486 image size. I have had no luck in trying to achive this although it should work. I have had two machines tel give me the same…
tried this and it doenst work. it works fine for one image but anymore than that and it quits and give the message "bitmap XXX.tga is wrong size" and then "Failed to get frame 130 of XXX.tga [C [B [D/exit
sorry but that doesnt work, i wish it did. when i render these images i have the images numbered and I have Queue Entry of VP set to ALIGN and the center one picked. If the images are not 756X486 it gives me the message "bitmap XXX.tga is wrong size"…
when I do this i still get the message that "bitmap XXX.TGA is wrong size when i put them in the background and hit resize it works great for one image but when the next images appears i get the same message "bitmap XXX.tga is wrong size
#lay to tape prob
Message #188056
HELP!! I have 386 images that I want to lay down to tape. am using a frame buffer that reads 756X486. my images are mostly smaller that that and when using 3ds4 to put them on tape. if the images is not 756X486 then it says its the wrong size…
thanks for all the imput, these ideas will get me started Thanks again Rock,
double vision
Message #159472
I have a problems I would like to through out to the masses. I am doing some work for an attorney who's client was involdved in an accident. the effect I am trying to obtaine is based on his eyesight he has perfect visionto 30 degrees, after 30 degrees he…
I'm not sure we are at the stage where we are trying to gather some information as to the technique and possible solutions. What is the differance between RED/BLUE or Polarized ? is one better?, cheaper?, easier to produce ? do you know the technique for creating the image ?…
#3D Movie Glasses ?
Message #150114
I have a client who wants a 3D image that you can see with those special glassed (Yuk) but he is the client. I am trying to talk him into a 3D image but he wants the glassed. Does anyone know how to go about creating images that require those…
#headlights
Message #144755
I am trying to reconstruct an accident the view from the Car has a camera FOV of 48 is this about right ? Also any tips on how headlights should be set up. If any body has good headlights for a car please let me now the setup numbers It…
#lawsuit cases
Message #144753
I am currently doing a reconstrution of auto accident. I would appreciate any information concerning lawsuits whcih incorporated anmation as evidence. case numbers and states would be appreciated. I am in Florida but would be interested in any cased on the books. thanks
copyright notice
Message #95670
I have noticed that on the new version of aniplay a copyright box appears and you must click the mouse to continu evan using a script can this be eliminated ?? The old version does not do this Thanks, Rock
I have tow different video cards in each machine. however my main goal is to distribute the FLC to other machines. A and yes I am using the same vesa driver that came with anipro. I assume that aniplay checks the hardware and then determines witch vesa modes are available…
#VESA modes??
Message #95378
I am trying to play one FLC file on various IBM compatable machines, I have two in my office. I have written a script that goes aniplay -d vesa 0 intro.scr however on one machine the "Vesa 0" displays at 640X400 and on the outher machince it displays 640X480 WHY??????…
fireside ?
Message #84037
I am looking or a company called Fireside that I once purchased some c routines from for running animations out of c and pascal. can anyone tell me it those programs are still available for FLC files?? any information would be helpful
#upgrade $
Message #82631
Am thinking about upgrading Ani-pro from 1.0 to the next and 3ds2 to 3ds3 The prices I am being quoted seem very high especially 3ds2 (450 anybody know a nice benelovent dealver who can give good rate. Rock
Is The ANI PRO still for sale ??? Call (904) 932-4380 Thanks. Rock
I was hoping to avoid that. I can export to photoshop and print but it would be convienant to print from 3 [it would be convienant to be able to print from 3ds2 it would save a great deal of time. rendering then moving into windows and then printing is…
#print hardcopy
Message #78952
I would like to print to hard copy I have a Okidata OL 830 which imulates HP laserjet II which driver should I get and who wold have it ??? Thanks Rock
3DS > DFX > ???
Message #61640
Sorry make that a 486/33 (I still havent found out how to edit these messages)
3DS > DFX > ???
Message #61639
1 Brian, I have a 386/33 with 32megs of memory, I run a C:drive with 250 megs and a external Hard drive with 650 megs./exit exit
#3DS > DFX > ???
Message #60678
I am having a problem converting a DXF file into 3ds2. The DXF file is over 5 megs and my computer tells me that I do not have enough RAM ( I have 32 megs of it) Why would it be giving me this message. Is there anything I can…
I did a train with candy canes but not sure I still have it, Ill check and get back to you. I would need some specifics as to the nature of its use Rock Richardson
wanted laserdisk player
Message #38021
would like to buy a Pioneer 4000 series laser disk player call (904) 932-4380 or E-Mail me Thanks, Rock
wanted laserdisk player
Message #33347
Wanted a Video Disk Player (pioneer 4000 series or better) must be in good condition E-mail or call (904) 932-4380 Thanks, Rock Richardson
#Targa images on Vista
Message #32540
I have rendered out 200 frames of targa images at 512X486 with an aspect of 1.26 . I took these images to a company that uses 3ds2 and a Vista board. They just got thier equiptment and when they pulled up my images they were distorted. they only way I…
let me ask you a question. I have a targa+ 32 which gives me a 512X486X32 image. getting hires qfx from ron scott for the targa would limit me to 512X486X32 right? Wouldn't you be better of getting a version thta would work with one of the super vga cards…
Well I just relized that I was rendering to my C: drive and not to my larger D drive. However i let it render over the night and when i got back it told me t "no ram for Bitmap". The hard drive has over 500 megs free and I…
#big file problem
Message #26769
I am running into a minor problem I am wanting to render to a null driver and at a resolution of 5100X3300. I keep getting a "Can't Allocate image buffer" when i try to render it. I can render 2000X2000 just fine but in this case I need 5100X3300 also…
Thanks I will giver it a try, [A If i put it in front of the camera it shows. Is that because its a mapped images on an object. Can you map an image on an object so that only one side will show? Rock
#chrome letters
Message #24097
Does anybody have a good technique for creating a chome letters. I ve used some of the chrome gifmaps but havnt got a good result. I tried creating some images in anipro but still did not get any acceptable results. It seems that the face of the letters do not…
if your going from the box to the letter you may have problems, try going from the letter to the box and then render backwards. Rock
#ghost pen
Message #21736
I have finished a ghost writing scene in which a pen writes in cursive a word. The problem i have is that the pen looses scinc with the anmimated opacitiy map attached to the "Word". I have tried to delete some of the keys in the path of the pen…
I use Winrix I shopped around for a long time and was most interested in scanning abilities and since the price for the winrix was only $195(upgrade) i bought it. I'm not sure it can view larger than normal files but it seems to be pretty fast in windows. anyway…
its called gifdxf.zip and i think its in the utility area, hope that helps if not i will upload it if you cant find it Rock
I understand and I am working in that direction. The BCD people seem very anxious to work it out and I'm sure that it will be done. On a nother note I have just finished the tuturiols and am truly amazed at all the new gadgets at my disposal. I…
Thanks, I them out Rock,
Mark, I used qemm and re-intialized with the new drivers and although its still not perfect the screen doesnt scramble if i load a file first, but when i l wwent to load a file after intializing the bcd adi the mesh directory listed about30 files all with the same…
I understand your position. and dont get me wrong i think that the program is great but i thaought youd be interested in learning about specific problems so that IF they can be corrected they will be. If its entirely a porblem with the BCD people then maybe you guys…
Thanks, I will try to play with it somemore. It seems that the better the software gets the more equiptment that you need and the more problems you have with conflicts. Such a vicious circle. Hope you get everything sync. together soon. So far The BCD ADI is the only…
i have been on the phone for most of the day with BCD and they are checking it out. they did mention that you guys called about a problem about file not showing up (meshes) but thought that the problem was taken care of. (refer to my previous thread) Rock
my spelling may be off but the setup is exact.(refere to previous thread) Rock
My targa seems to work fine and I think i have narrowed the problem down to the fact that if i set up the vtr setup menu before i do anything else after entering the 3dshell then it will work,however when i try to load a program from the load…
I am not familar with SPLIT AND COMBINE are those Dos commands? Rock
Thanks for the reply, I have run into a problem using my BCD 5000 and the 3dr2. I put vtr-device = vtpadi in the 3ds.set i use a targa+ and have the render-device = rdpadi i have the set staset rdpadi = rdptplus1.exp and set vtpadi = vtpbcd.exp the vtp…
Pleas send a demo to Intech Systems PO 1613 Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 much Appreciated, Rock
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