CompuServe Messages

Well, I did my first test render with Imagine 2.9 and I'm quite happy. Not only did it turn out, but the Agate texture looks fabulous in HAM8 on the A1200. I created a "Highland Grey Consulting Inc." logo, using the Spline Editor and a Post Script font. I used most of the defaults when extruding the title, except for rounding the front and back. I then applied the Agate texture and rendered the logo against a stock .02 starry sky. It was lit from lower-left-front and upper-right-front bring out some more depth. You may not have included the enhanced anti-aliasing yet, but at 736×482, it looked fine to me. *B^) The final general layout of the simple render reminded me of the OpalVision multi-coloured logo in the magazine ads. Even in 16 colour preview, it looked good! Although I had Essence I texture set, after seeing what you have included so far, I don't think I'll miss Essence for awhile… Making 3D titles have never been easier for me to make. Just type in the text and blam(!), instant character placement, grouped together and ready to toss in the virtual air. I'm quickly getting the hang of the 'real-time' perspectives, yet it is sort of like getting used to the Space Shuttle's guidance thrusters. A user has to keep from getting carried away too quickly, or you end up tumbling your objects away from where you want them. The changes I've seen, so far, really open my eyes and validate the time you've needed to work on them. Yes, though it WAS a long wait thus far, it IS WORTH EVERY SECOND! Looking forward to 3.0!! -= Vance =- Image Master Flying high on Black Belt Systems' Imagemaster R/t!