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Humanoid has been in release in LW format for a long time now (2-3 years?). They are, however, working on a (plug-in?) that will increase the functionality of their already impressive models. If I were to guess (since that's all I can do right now), I'd imagine that the potential…
IK in LW 4.0 is at a very basic stage, from what I've read/heard/seen. Haven't seen 3DS. Just wanted to let you know that LW IK might not be all you're expecting it to be. Of course, LW 5.0 should have things locked down a bit better. Just my .02…
It seems that Screamernet will just be absorbed into Lightwave, released as part of the LW software. This may not be true for Amiga/Toaster/Lightwave, perhaps only true for stand-alone versions. Chuck, correct me if I'm wrong. Steve Image Dynamics – Chicago
#WinImage RubThru?
Message #111346
Ben, I tried posting this in the ANVENA section, but had a bit of trouble, so I'm trying your section here. I've been playing with the C-Serve demo of WinImages, and I really enjoy it, having used Imagemaster for quite awhile now. I should be receiving the full version tomorrow…
Toaster 4.XXX should be out in the next month or so. CD-Rom or disks or both, I'm not sure. It'll be just like another upgrade. Except you get a flyer interface (so I'm told) with no flyer to use it with. However, you can still use it to, for instance,…
On the contrary, Saperstein and Cole are two of the most humorous and intelligent posters here, in my book. Both have offered me good advice in the past, and both leave me laughing hysterically atleast once a week. One man's negativity is another's sense of humor, I guess. Steve Image…
I heard at NAB that future versions of the Flyer/Switcher would allow Amiga-M jumps to Workbench. After all these years/versions, they finally fixed it, I thought. Perhaps you're seeing this in action. Steve Image Dynamics – Chicago
I'm not exactly sure what you mean. I'm able to adjust keyframes using the mouse and the motion graph for the selected item (camera, object, light, etc.) in Lightwave. You can chose to move, add, and delete keys using buttons above the graph. Very handy, I think. Oh, I think…
PMFJI, but I would assume that both versions of the anim would look the same, because they are both essentially the same process. 24-bit original file is translated to a Med-Res Preview file (HAM8?). In essence, you're either doing the translation in Lightwave, or in ToasterPaint, right? Steve Image Dynamics…
Los Angeles? Image Dynamics – Chicago
SIGGRAPH
Message #110696
Let me know what kind of music you're interested in. I'd love to work on some of it with you. Especially if you're interested in the feel of Total Recall and Aliens. I'm into it, man. Later Steve Image Dynamics – Chicago
Betty, PMFJI, but you can cut out an oval-shapped brush in IM r/t. It's a matter of chosing a shape tool (rectangle, circle, line, etc.) and choosing cut out brush in the the Paint module. Given that, you would simply chose the sizable oval tool. Then, save the brush as…
Lightwave has a timeline graph that allows you to control keys singlely or in groups. Check out the motion graph in layout, or the scene panel. Steve Image Dynamics, Inc. Chicago
The same mountlist info is in my WB 2.1 manual (i.e. the 88MB syquest example), if memory serves. I know I've seen it, and I'm only running 2.1/3.0. Steve Image Dynamics, Inc.
Yes to both. Image Dynamics – Chicago
An A2000 with a low-cost accelerator might actually be a good start, given the expansion capabilities (24-bit cards, RAM, 040, etc.). I've been using one for 3 years now, got it filled to the gills. It has remained the best computer hardware investment I've made in that it has expanded…
Really? That's news to me… Steve Image Dynamics – Chicago
Henry, Your post makes it sound like Lightwave is a separate product from the Toaster. Newbies should know that it comes bundled with the Toaster. Just checking… 🙂 Steve Image Dynamics – Chicago
XAnim Problems
Message #46359
Wayne, I was just given the suggestion of using the following when calling Xanim: xanim +t2 +c2 +f +c filename I'll have to check the supplied docs to decipher what these options toggle. Haven't tried it yet, either. I'll let you guys know… Later. Steve Image Dynamics – Chicago
XAnim Problems
Message #46358
Thanks. I'll give it a try. I'm trying to use it from D-Opus, as a button that will trigger the chosen file as a QT animation. Thanks. Steve Image Dynamics – Chicago
John, The PAR does NOT cost around $4000. Divide that in half. Steve Image Dynamics, Inc.
#A4000 Problem
Message #189983
We have an Amiga 4000 that won't reboot properly for atleast half an hour after a crash. It gives us the big rainbow request for a boot disk (you know the one). It will boot up with a floppy at this point, but the harddisk is obviously not being recognized.…
It's true. Steve Image Dynamics, Inc.
Antialiasing in LW does not affect background image sequences. If you are trying to antialias a sequence, you could batch process through ADPro or ImageFX or ImageMaster, or you could possibly use ToasterPaint (blur) and AREXX. Hope this helps. Steve S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics, Inc.
Try these monthlies: Video Toaster User (Toaster related video/audio) Videomaker (amateur and semi-pro–general) New Media (interactive/MM/video) DV Digital Video These are the mags from which I began learning DTV. I'm sure there are many others. Hope this helps. Steve S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics, Inc.
>That's the plan – you should see both fire and lightning in Imagemaster R/t, as well as an advanced palette and some other goodies.< Cool! Steve S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics, Inc.
Ben, I recently downloaded and installed the WinImages demo on my Pentium. Very very nice piece of software. Having worked with Imagemaster R/T on the Amiga, I felt right at home. BTW, the plasma suite is amazing, especially the fire filter. Will these updates be included in the rumored Amiga…
Hilary, Unfortunately, when I first used IM, I wanted to scale easily as well, and found that little task was almost completely undocumented. At the time, I didn't understand the relationship between buffers and clips and brushes and whatever. I may be wrong, but I don't even think the word…
Hilary, An additional tip or two: 1. In the File I/O panel, there is a button next to SAVE TYPE called SET SAVE SIZE. Entering that button, you can opt to maintain the current size or resize to a desired dimension. Back out from there, the Set Save Type button…
There is a product called the Personal Animation Recorder from DPS. It works on PCs under Windows. I'm not totally sure which slot it requires (PCI, VLB, etc.), but perhaps you could get it to run under NT as well. BTW, we use the PAR (Amiga Version) here at work…
It's coming out for sure for the PC (Windows, WindowsNT (MIPS & ALPHA versions)) sometime during this quarter. I also heard a rumor of the next revision being available by 4th quarter 95. Perhaps a Mac port will be available through that revision. Only time will tell… As far as…
Lightwave isn't scheduled to be ported to the mac anytime soon. But from playing Myst, I have become quite impressed with Strata Pro. Never used it, but would like to if given the opportunity. Lightwave is extrememly easy to learn. You can start animating right away, and learn as you…
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VT Flyer in Indiana?
Message #99820
You might want to check out MicroTech Solutions in Aurora, Illinois. Just outside Chicago. John Crookshank is the contact, at (708) 851-3033. He's not a video producer, but a Flyer Dealer with much experience and great service. Just my .02. 🙂 S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics – Chicago
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PAR Problem?
Message #2123
John, We figured out that the frames coming off the Exabyte had their fields reversed, so we saved them as Targas and "flipped" the fields as we saved. All worked beautifully. Thanks for your help. Steve S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics, Inc.
Trent, 3/2 pulldown for video is the means by which film–shot at 24 fps–is transferred to video–which is 30 fps. I think it has to do with the adjustment the shutter (or whatever) needs to make to stretch 24 fps into 30. We created the cell animation at 24 fps,…
Thanks for the insight. You hit the nail on the head, dude. We came up with the same solution after sending out the post. Now all we have to do is get our Exabyte frames re-layed as Targas so we can use the Targa-flip Import option, if necessary, with the…
Thanks, David. I'm chomping at the bit for a chance to try a really fast CPU with NT. Maybe in the next couple of months, as soon as I pay my taxes. S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics, Inc.
The Personal Animation Recorder is manufactured by: Digital Processing Systems, Inc. (DPS) 11 Spiral Drive, Suite 10 Florence, KY 41042 (606) 371-5533 FAX: (606) 371-3729 This is their US location. There is also a Canadian and European office. I think they originated in Canada. They also have a BBS where…
#PAR Problem?
Message #1533
Hey, we are doing a traditional animation (drawn) using digital ink & paint. We are using our PAR board to compile the frames from Exabyte. The project is animated at 24FPS and is being transferred to Exabyte using 3/2 pulldown for video. When we play back the compiled animation, we…
#PAR Problem
Message #98161
Hey, we are doing a traditional animation (drawn) using digital ink & paint. We are using our PAR board to compile the frames from Exabyte. The project is animated at 24FPS and is being transferred to Exabyte using 3/2 pulldown for video. When we play back the compiled animation, we…
#PAR Problem?
Message #45021
Hey, we are doing a traditional animation (drawn) using digital ink & paint. We are using our PAR board to compile the frames from Exabyte. The project is animated at 24FPS and is being transferred to Exabyte using 3/2 pulldown for video. When we play back the compiled animation, we…
>>can you create say an animation, output it with the PAR and hand it to a broadcaster like NBC, CNS, and etc. have it aired?
Ben, Thanks a million for that quick explanation. Sounds very simple. I had a feeling it would be. The ARexx bit might take me a while to get going…I'm new to the ARexx thing. Anyway, thanks again. Steve S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics – Chicago
#Keying question
Message #97794
Ben, We have footage of an actor against a black background. I'm using Imagemaster and I'm trying to key-out the black background, make that background completely white, and alternately change all the remaining colors in the image to black. I want the result to be a two color (black against…
I agree. I don't know how both Allen and Stuart find time to do everything they've done, including the creation of such fine sophisticated software. I'm hoping that corners have not been cut, but I'm pretty confident that the ported versions will stand up against the original Amiga version (except…
There is a NewTek forum in AmigaVendor (GO AMIGAVEND). RE: LW vs. 3DS. I have only run the demo for 3DS. Never used it professionally. However, I do use Lightwave daily here at work and I'd have to say that, as far as I've seen, the only thing 3DS has…
PMFJI, but I'm almost positive that NewTek has plans to release all ported versions AND the Amiga version of LW 4.0 at the same time. I don't work for them, but that's the word I've heard. S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics, Inc.
Sid, Thanks for the reply. I just got my hands on a DEC Alpha machine running windows NT at a demo. They had Black Belt System's WinImage software running on it, as well as Screamernet. No Toaster nearby to send it any frames, though. The OS seemed very snappy and…
Thanks, Jack. I'm pleased to hear how well NT is working out for you. S.G. Bailey Image Dynamics, Inc.
John, Speaking for myself, I'd have to agree with you on my own leanings toward a DecAlpha workstation. Based on the latest rendering reports (from the folks at Amblin), the CPU sounds like it really screams. I'd love to hear some bad news about Windows NT that isn't purely personal…
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