#NEW OUTLINE IPAS!
Well you've all been asking for it so here is a little appetizer of the
OUTLINE.IXP IPAS I am now in the process of developing. I have uploaded to the
"Autodesk 3D Studio" Library a zipped file OUTLINE.ZIP containing three
images…
LUMIERE.JPG – 3DS rendered image of the Disney animated character "Lumiere"
from "Beauty and the Beast".
OUTLINE1.JPG – Same character but with OUTLINE applied.
OUTLINE2.JPG – The standard Viewpoint Chevy after OUTLINE is applied.
These example images should give you a feel for the program though the quality
isn't 100% since these images were produced with a very early beta version.
Both outline images were produced with a variable pressure pen, though a single
weight pen could also be used. Also the nib edges were set to "Hard" though
"Soft" edges are available, giving a pseudo anti-aliased outline.
Works with ANY existing IPAS routines and 3DS scenes
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Since the program works as an IXP it can produce the outline of any 3DS scene
using ANY other IPAS. The example "Lumiere" character was animated with Bones
Pro and the glow was produced with Yost Group's glow filter.
Features
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Some the features currently available are…
– Set paper colour to custom colour or use the stock black and white papers.
– Variable outline generation ranging from object silhouettes only, right
through to subtle internal outlines.
– Outline colours defined as a gradient between darkest to lightest ink colour.
– Variable pressure strokes or single weight strokes.
– Soft and hard nib edges.
Availability
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OUTLINE is still in development so no price nor release date is available at
this stage. For all those interested in the IPAS send me your details via
private e-mail so that I can recontact you when the IPAS is ready for release.
I will be at SIGGRAPH 95 this year and hope to demonstrate the IPAS to those
people interested. More information on this will be available in the coming
month.
If you have any wishlist items for such an IPAS, let me know. All suggestions
are most welcome. Enjoy!
DaviD "have pen will travel" GouID