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Thanks for the info. I stayed away from reds — the one area that has a little red in it, I used a dark red brown. When I played the VHS tape back on my TV, the dark red brown looked like a nice red, but didn't appear to bleed.…
Thanks so much for the info. It really helps. The client had the VHS tape output to Betacam SP. The studio told them it would be fine. I have my doubts, but… The client's logo takes up most of the 640 horizontal area of the screen in the final shot,…
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't have 3DS. I'm using Caligari Truespace as my modeler and 3D animator, in conjunction with AA Pro. Truespace is very affordable and powerful for the $$$. Maybe some day I'll be able to afford something like 3DS…
Thanks for your reply. I looked at the tape over again on a 19" square TV, and the only part that even gets closed to being clipped off is the far right edge of the client's logo. It's all there, but is right to the limit on that side. Other…
#Broadcast animations
Message #134499
I have a 26 sec. animation that I did in Animator Pro. The client requested it on videotape, so I recorded it through an NTSC converter box to VHS tape. The client loved it, but it turns out now that the animation is part of a 7 minute segment for…
Thanks. This is for sale to private customers, it is not for retail sale. I somehow think that this is an okay thing to do simply because it's out in the public domain and on so many bbs's for free, but I want to check first.
#AAPlayer licensing fees
Message #129160
[line 8] Hi. I'm using MMToolbook to author a project for a client. they want animation in it, and I use AA Pro. This project will be sold to their clients and is not a giveaway. Question: Toolbook requires either calling MCI commands or using an MMPlay command to get…
I use Strata Vision 3D for the pc as my 3D program. I'm ready to scrap it for something else because it doesn't allow me to import my 2D vector art for modeling, a feature that I really need. Virtus Walkthrough is a program ($118) that allows you to build…
#Walkthrough in AA Pro?
Message #121882
I am doing a video for a client. I want to do an animated "walkthrough" of my house. I've scanned a good photograph of my home. I have Virtus Walkthrough and can generate a .flc that way, but just out of curiosity, how can I get a 3D "walkthrough" effect…
My other question about the Windows player is this: I have a script that plays approximately 15 animations. The loop is set to "forever". I have tested this on my 486 and it has not gotten hung up. But when I gave the exact same script and files to a…
Locking keyboard
Message #119433
I would like to be able to lock the keyboard when running a .FLC presentation with the AAWIN program. I know you can do it from the DOS runtime player. I don't see a way to do this from Windows, but is there?
Flitape and NTSC box
Message #110626
I am using an NTSC converter box to make videotapes off my pc. I would like to use Flitape for more control over the final output. I've located and renamed my Diamond Stealth video card exp file to adirend.exp, but flitape will not run without vtpadi.exe as well. Since I'm…
AA Pro and Win 4.0
Message #109690
Just a note to say that I love this program. I have gotten to the point where I'm creating some nice, complicated animations and I finally realize the power of this program. Anything I can envision, it can do. It's taken a few months to really get comfortable with it,…
#AA Pro purchase
Message #109363
I work in Baltimore for Price Waterhouse. I have used my own personal copy of AA Pro to do firm work now for several months. But finally, the firm is ready to purchase a copy for our office!! Oh happy day. I would like the names and numbers of some…
"Hidden" multimedia jobs
Message #107439
Hello! I am looking for employment in the multimedia industry in the Maryland area. I have gotten very positive feedback from potential employers regarding my resume and interactive portfolio. I was recently offered a position as a multimedia developer with a major corporation in Virginia, but unfortunately the commute is…
Thanks!
Message #105556
Thank you for taking care of my upgrade. I received the disks and ROM yesterday and all seems well. Regards, Maura
1.3a upgrade fax
Message #104560
Hi. I faxed you another bug fix report requesting version 1.3a on May 14. I am just checking to see if you received it. I addressed it to you and/or Nik Grant. Please let me know if you did not receive it. Otherwise, I will assume that I should be…
It IS the wrong version!
Message #101703
Hi Brian. I loaded the software and it is indeed exactly what I already have: 1.3. So is the CD-ROM. I have filled out yet another bug report and cannot seem to find a fax number in any of my Autodesk manuals. Can you please give me your fax number?…
1.3a upgrade
Message #100499
Over a month ago I sent in for a bug fix upgrade to AA Pro 1.3a. I'm having a terrible time with text quality. Using Unzag ink doesn't quite cut it. I have not received my upgrade yet. Can someone check on it for me? Thanks.
#Pro PC TV Plus box
Message #100498
Hi Mark. I just finished up a 5 min. videotape using the Pro PC TV Plus box that went to a studio and had music and narration added. I recorded it as SVHS. Much to my surprise, there isn't that much discernible difference in the quality between SVHS and VHS–I…
Yes, the color is good (256 colors) and it is definitely flicker free. The quality of the tape is okay in regular VHS, but not spectacular. I have yet to try the SVHS option, but will try it next week when I make a tape for work with a rented…
It's called the Pro PC/TV Plus and I saw it in the Microwarehouse brochure just last week for $150. It works great, and yes, I record to normal VHS tape in 640x480x256 resolution. I see everything on my TV screen as I record, so I can tell what the colors,…
Don't tie up your pc with an NTSC video board–buy a box instead. For $150 you can get the Pro PC/TV box and it works great. I have one and got it from Microwarehouse. It does everything the much higher priced Mediator LC does at a fraction of the cost.…
Hi Cyrus!
Message #97424
I don't remember writing you a message! If I did, I can't remember what it was about!~ regards, maura
I would suggest that you just load AAPLAY 1.1 for Windows and not try to run her project from AniPro within Windows itself. I, too, have had similar problems when trying to actually run Anipro from Windows. So I don't bother anymore with that. If I want to play something…
BUILDSV QUESTION
Message #96157
Hi Dave. I DL'd the latest Buildsv and it does work with my pc at home. However, I tried to run the .exe that it made on my VGA pc at work and I get the message "can't start SVGA graphics mode". Is there a way to make an .exe…
Buildsv problems
Message #95186
Hi Dave. I sent a message to you "David K. Mason". Please read it. I also uploaded a file for your to look at, called MAURA.ZIP. I tried to make a file called LESLIE.EXE with Buildsv, but was unable to view it once it was created. Thanks.
#Buildsv program
Message #95180
Hi Dave. I tried your BUILDSV program, and have been unable to get it to work. I tried it on 3 different pc's, each with a different video card. It appears to make the .exe file from the .flc, but when I type the .exe filename, it just goes to…
I'm a typographer by trade (20+ years) and I agree that Anipro's fonts are poor, to say the least. I've gotten around it by making .GIFs of type I create with Pixar Typestry. It works very well, and I can apply various materials and lighting to create the effects I…
Are you kidding? Free telecourses in the ACAD forum for Anipro users? Please let me know. I'm very interested indeed. Thanks. Regards, Maura
#You're the best
Message #93721
5 As a new user of Anipro, your uploads are invaluable. Please keep them coming. I'm looking into taking a course on Anipro, but time is at a premium these days, due to my work schedule. Therefore, I rely on what I glean from this forum. Since I received the…
Hi Jack. I'm sorry for the confusion in the message. What I meant was that I tried exporting from Corel in 2 different ways. Once as a 640×480 image, and once as 1 to 1 scaling. I brought the 640×480 export into Animator Pro at 640×480 as a full screen…
How do I get clear text?
Message #90872
My boss gave me an animation effect she wants for a project due on Monday. I had no problem creating it in Anim. Pro. and am very pleased with the animation itself. However, the TYPE in the animation is very blurry and hard to read. Let me tell you what…
Yep, will do that. In fact, will take a look at them today. Thanks.
So far, I'm happy with it. I've created 2 very nice animations and they were easy. It's all very logical and not too difficult. But now I get to bug your tech support people with "how can I" questions….
Thanks
Message #90448
My ordeal is finally over. I received the right disk today and finally got Pro loaded. What a relief. This has been an exhausting purchase and hopefully, well worth it. I've already created a nice 640×480 FLC. It's actually not difficult to use and I look forward to creating more…
Hi. I spoke with Julia today and she assured me that the correct disk will arrive tomorrow a.m. Tomorrow night I will attempt to install again, hopefully with successful results. Evidently I was inadvertently shipped a 5-1/4" developer's disk with the wrong version number (1.3a) instead of a 3-1/2 version…
#HELP! IT'S STILL WRONG!
Message #90072
I did receive the disk today, but am so disappointed. I was sent a 5-1/4" disk instead of 3-1/2, and it's a LATER version (1.3a) than what I have! I specifically stated in my purchase confirmation letter to EPI that I wanted the MOST CURRENT VERSION of the product. Evidently…
Pro under Win 4.0
Message #90033
Does anyone know what the minimum requirements will be to run Animator Pro unders Windows 4.0? I'm making a big assumption here that this type of product is under development. DOS won't be around much longer, so it's my guess that a Win 4.0 version will be available. Also, what…
Thank you. I spoke yesterday with several managers/reps and my concerns have now been taken care of. What's interesting to me is that my beef was with customer service–so I left messages in this forum, hoping to attract their attention. Instead, I got tech support personnel helping me. This is…
Thank you! I appreciate the time the tech support personnel have taken in this forum to forward my mail. I spoke yesterday with several Autodesk managers/reps and the problem has now been taken care of. Regards, Maura
Hi Dave. I have bought a ton of software over the years, and this is the first and ONLY time that I've had any type of problem. I waited almost a month to get it, then when I finally did, it was unusable. Autodesk customer support has not returned ANY…
Autodesk products
Message #89580
[either of my] any of my To whom it may concern: After waiting for 3 weeks to get my copy of Animator Pro, it finally did arrive today: with two disk #5's and no disk #4! Needless to say, I could not complete the installation because of the missing disk.…
Hi. I somehow doubt that I will actually get it tomorrow, as promised, but if by some miracle it *does* arrive, I sincerely hope that they have NOT shipped me the foreign hardware-locked version: because I will promptly send it back at their expense for a full refund from the…
Thank you for forwarding my message. I appreciate it. Supposedly I will have the software Monday. Supposedly EPI will have received it by then and will courier it out to me. I understand that things *do* happen — but the frustration I feel is when there is no return call.…
#Animator Pro backorder
Message #88966
What's going on? I have called customer support twice in the last two weeks and have not received a return call yet. I paid for Animator Pro 3 weeks ago and haven't received the product. EPI Systems says that you are short-handed in customer support and are working night and…
Thanks for the message. I got the best price from EPI, and lo and behold, they called today and said that I will have the software in hand by tomorrow morning. Regards, Maura
#Where is my software?
Message #87799
I placed and paid for Animator Pro from EPI in Rockville, MD two weeks ago. To date, I have not received the software. I was told I would have it in only 4-5 days. EPI says they have tried repeatedly to call their Autodesk sales rep to find out where…
Thanks Brian. I found an authorized reseller in my area and got a good price of $595 on it. Should be receiving it next week.
Upgrade to Animator Pro
Message #84592
I would like to upgrade from MM Explorer to Animator Pro. Where can I purchase an upgrade, and how much will it be? Do I have to get it through Autodesk or does PC Zone or a similar place have it? Thanks.
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