#world map
I know that Viewpoint has the best stuff around, and I know if you have great
clients, you can afford great data. But unfortunately most of my work isn't
with great clients, and I cannot afford to spend most of the entire budget
purchasing a $1200 map of the earth that I'll use once, mabe twice. I know my
market stinks, and the clients I am forced to work with are not used to paying
for what 3D is really worth, but what am I to do? Quit my job? Mabe so. But
for the time being, I'm making a living. I've been in the market for about 9
months now, and am glad to get paid on a regular basis.. Certainly I'm not a
high end customer, but know I'd use more Viewpoint data if I could afford it.
I recall a CD-ROM out by someone that included a mesh and map of the earth,
among with other stuff for only around $300. It's hard to compete with that in
my arena. I'm sure your data is worth what you charge, but it leaves alot of
us in the lower end of 3D with little room to make money.
If I knew it would work, I would suggest a one time type usage fee- but I know
it won't. Mabe you all could put together some common objects used into a low
rez bundle. I don't need an EXACT outline of the edge of every single
continent, just something that gets the idea across.
JNJ