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DX2/66 processor cheap
Message #196504
I just upgraded my 486 DX2/66 system. I am selling my 486 DX2/66 Intel processor for best offer – email me if you can use it. Any takers? Paul
MO drive for sale
Message #195603
FOR SALE Fujitsu Magneto Optical drive 128 MB per disk – (cost of each new disk is $25) 30ms access time Internal drive SCSI device I am selling 6 disks with the drive (over 750 mb of removealbe storage) The drive itself is about 1.5 years old. Works great, no…
Called about PC Poser. None yet, but it is in the works. COuldn't get a date of release. Paul
Expect an update. I'm calling tomorrow. Paul
Thanks. Wish a PC version was available. Paul
#Human Figures Needed
Message #193919
I need human figures, but need to specify height and weight. Does anyone know where I can look for such a beast? I know mannequin used to but I haven't seen that program advertised for a while, wondering if it has a successor? Thanks all, Paul Fresh Look Design
There is a NT forum. GO WINNT. There are some MS people who stop by. Mostly users all hungry for answers who don't want to pay Big Daddy Bill his $150 for NT support. Paul
#NT 4.0 Shell
Message #191498
If you're making the move to NT, or have already, in anticipation of 3DS MAX. I highly recommend trying out the NT 4.0 shell available on line. It has the Win 95 interface and makes a big difference. I haven't run into any bugs, but seeing this is still beta…
I have a simple model of a hoop and backboard you are welcome to. Someone one line had an actual mesh of a hoop and net though. Mine is texture mapped. Paul
James, Good idea. I have never done that before but will give it a try. Have you had much experience doing that? Any tips? Paul
Good point Rick. Thanks also to others who responded. I realize the problem lies in that vision is subjective as Steve mentioned. Here's what I have decided to do. Take a 35mm picture from the vantage point I am rendering, taking careful attention to making the camera viewpoint resemble what…
#Human Eye Perspective?
Message #189266
I wonder if anyone has used 3DS in asituation that needed the camera view to show what the human eye would perceive from a given distance from objects in question. For example, say you are designing a Billboard and want to show the client what people will see 100 feet…
#HD replace policy
Message #188579
Andrew, I just had a Micropolis 2210A go bad within a year of purchase. Micropolis was great about it. For a $50 charge they sent a replacement drive and had me place my bad drive in the new drives packaging and send it back to them (the $50 covered all…
Mark, How much for the Win95 CD? Why are you ditching it. Making a move to NT instead? Paul
Success Stories
Message #182850
I am looking for corporate success stories for graphics and communications departments. I appreciate any info people are willing to share. Hey, brag a little on your accomplishments. Have you or your department: 1. Brought more work and designers internal? If so, was there a big cost savings, improved quality…
3DS Artists Wanted
Message #180224
Mark, Every time I give up on hearing from you I see your name crop up. If you are going to do these videos I am more than interested in working on them with you. Anything coming of it? Let me know please. Paul Kakert
Send me your price for AAS. Paul
Thanks, I'll try your work around. Too bad the scriptor is limited on that. Paul
#Script with sound probs
Message #179393
I am working with a client of mine trying to script a slideshow in AAS. We are loading about 6 bitmaps that stay on the screen for about 3 to 4 seconds each. We want to play a music clip in the background while they flip from picture to picture.…
#Screen savers
Message #177263
I have a client who wants a windows screen saver of his product. Any way to do this with 3DS or Animator Studio? Can Windows use the flc or fli format for screensavers? Any ideas or comment appreciated. Paul Kakert Fresh Look Design
Congrats, welcome to the club. Paul
What do you want for your PAR setup. Are you moving to the newer product the PVR. I have a PAR and am very happy with it. I am checking this out for one of my clients who wants to do his own work. Let me know. Paul
Great, thanks for the info on the QTIME IPAS. Paul
#Render to Quicktime?
Message #175767
I am sure this has been addressed before but here goes… I am doing a project that needs to be output to Quicktime movies to use in a multimedia presentation on the MAC. I first thought render to flc then take it into animator studio and save it there as…
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Forensic Animations
Message #173753
Steve – for what it is worth I just completed a article for 3D Artist magazine which walks through a case study on forensic animation based on a case I did for an auto accident reconstruction. I don't talk about how to get into the field, but it does make…
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Fastest Video Card ?
Message #173752
I am running the card you are talking about. I run it selecting the s3-968 chip at 1152 x 882 (I think that is right) and have to select 4 M version or I get lines through the words on screen. The setting does work though. Paul
First off in regards to a marketing tape or newsletter….how is the collection of data on your end going. How many people have shown interest. I think we first establish this group, association, whatever and go from there. I suggest I make the master on BetaCam SP and ship it…
Rick, Sounds like you think your animations are in a level of their own, maybe your making a killing at it and are thinking you might lose business by someone underbidding you. I don't see that in this market. If the case warrants this type of animation and you have…
Here's my two cents worth on the issue of including the cost of animations in the collection Brandon is doing. (I think that was the topic) I think it is a good idea. I think we all know what we have to make on a case. Hours worked, materials consumed,…
Brandon, No for me on that angle. I like the list as a reference. For whatever use each person may have. I think the market is huge (room for everyone). I think it would even be a great idea to have everyone submit one particular sample animation, compile a tape…
Shot me your prices on all items. paul
Advertising: Word of mouth seems to be the best way to get this kind of work. Seems lawyers respect the experts not the advertisers. In fact, the lawyer I just worked for says he often uses the fact that experts are out their actively selling their services against them when…
Full time position or freelance work? I am interested in freelance mainly. If it is an awesome full time job, that may be worth a look too. Paul Kakert
Is there any days better than the rest to attend. I am sure I can't spare an entire week to be out in LA. God, maybe I should try harder for that one. LA versus IA for a week…sounds good. Thanks for the info. Paul
Siggraph – I feel like I've really missed out, being a siggraph virgin all these years. Can't wait. Testifying – I was on the stand about 20 minutes (including when they cleared the courtroom to allow the judge to view the animation before deciding on its admissability (sp?)) They simply…
#Siggraph Info Wanted
Message #162457
I received my call for entries for the 95 siggraph tape but I have never received anything about the event itself. When, where, time, cost, etc… Anyone know where I call to get this information? Thanks, Paul
Thanks all for the responses. I am making plans for siggraph this year so I will make sure to bring a tape. This will be my first trip to the conference so I am looking forward to meeting a lot of people from the forum. See ya, Paul
#My Forensic Case Won!
Message #161949
To all forensic animators (and anyone else): Thought I would share my good news. For almost a year I have worked on what I always termed on line here as "a big case". I didn't want to say too much other than tech tips I needed some of your input…
I can see both sides to this. For the most part I feel the route taken is the best for all. It is though tough to get the system you want without breaking the bank. I compare it to Strata Studio Pro on the MAC. It does many IPAS like…
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FORENSIC SPECIALISTS
Message #161890
Ralph, Here some information on my company and the services I offer to attorneys. Please let me know if I will be included in the list. Also, I would like to find out more on The National Association Of Investigative Specialists. I am always looking for reconstructionists to help on…
I'll jump in on this one. I run a small freelance design company. Money is very often tight and I have only managed to buy 4 IPAS routines (only?). I recently voiced a concern to my dealer about portability to future releases to of 3DS. What happens with the jump…
Great. Some people here will definitely be interested. My main interest was what was single precision math. Maybe it's techno stuff I shouldn't be concerned with anyway. Paul
#Single Precision Math?
Message #160489
Just read a review in TV Technology that was talking among other things about how it doesn't take much for 3DS to have to start swapping to the HD. It said because 3DS only uses single precision math. What is he talking about here. Is this something different than any…
RAM for sale
Message #3753
FOR SALE I am upgrading to a pentium and need 72 pin simms, therefore I am selling my 30 pin modules 16 mb (4 – 4 mb simms) 30 pin simms of 80 ns ram 16 mb (4 – 4 mb simms) 30 pin simms of 60 ns ram email…
BBall net
Message #159072
Thanks to all who gave me suggestions on creating a basketball and net. I used the ball from the forum library here. I made a opacity map for the net. It worked out great. I uploaded a image called bball.jpg to the mesh and project library. Check it out and…
Raptor 3 ?? for NT
Message #158696
Anyone heard of Raptor 3 from Deskstation Technology? I just received a brochure describing their NT workstations. Sounds nice, somewhat expensive compared to a similarly stocked Pentium machine, but they are running RISC processors and are totally upgradeable since the CPU is on a replaceable module. Curious to find out…
#Forensic Rates
Message #158669
All Forensic Animators, This is the moment I've been waiting for. My first animation for forensic use will hopefully be admitted into court when things start next week. I have just found out I will be called to testify. I know I have talked to others who said they had…
Thanks David. I did a member search for scott roberts and it says there are too many to display. Do you have his cis address? Paul
Thanks all, Sounds like an opacity map it is. Mark – if I get in a pinch I may ask your help. I'll give it a go first. Thanks, Paul
#Need BBall Netting
Message #158218
I am in a big hurt. I need to do an animation of a basketball passing through a hoop. I have the basketball, the problem is the netting. Any ideas? Thanks all, Paul Kakert Fresh Look Design
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