CompuServe Thread

Surface Master

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#6509From: Louis MarkoyaMar 7, 1991 8:52 PM
Thanks for ordering..I don't think you'll be disappointed. Packages are going out the day after the mail arrives….so if your letter got here…Surface Master is on its way to you. Louis
#6559From: Karl SparklinMar 10, 1991 3:23 PM
A few of us here read your text file regarding Suface Master with great interest, and liked the screen shot, but we're still a bit puzzled as to how the rest of it works. Do you somehow show samples of how a texture will look as the user makes setting changes? I'll probably order it, regardless, but some others would like some more details. Thanks,
#6560From: Louis MarkoyaMar 10, 1991 3:39 PM
YEs indeed…The screen shot of ATtributes and Textures are actually buttons, which when clicked on bring up a new screen devoted to your choice. These are arrays of objects showing the effect of each parameter. All the objects are included in the package…as well as preset attributes for chrome, ivory, brass glass, water and several others. THe reviews of he package have been outstanding. A thourough manual is also included…with tips and hints. Louis
#6581From: kevin kodamaMar 10, 1991 11:25 PM
dear louis – I too, intend on getting surface master – can't wait to try some of the attributes out – actually, i'm looking for – stucco, brushed aluminum, and other "architectural" textures. Have you considered setting up a bunch of attributes similar to renderman "shaders", i.e. including texture maps, brush wraps (with brushes) and whatever other settings one may need to create the ultimate surface ?:-) i have noticed several people combining altitude maps with color brush wraps, so surely other combinations are possible ! kevin p.s. i wish the save attribute feature also saved brush wrapping and texture info !
#6617From: Louis MarkoyaMar 12, 1991 6:07 PM
Surface Master concentrates on IMAGINE Textures and Attributes. The first reviews are extremely posative. Pewter, Stainless steel, Ivory, emerald, gold, brass, copper, saphire, plastic, quartz, water, and glass are some of the preset attributes in the package….further projects will depend on Surface Master's success Louis
#6602From: Karl SparklinMar 11, 1991 8:28 PM
Louis, Wow. Me with an unaccelerated machine + Surface Master = a huge rise in productive ray-tracing, methinks. Check goes out this week. Karl
#6618From: Louis MarkoyaMar 12, 1991 6:08 PM
I've had a few people already suggest Surface Master has saved them YEARS!!! on the learning curve 😉 hope you like it Louis
#6635From: Marlene Zenker/SYSOPMar 13, 1991 3:12 PM
yup…people on USEnet have been raving about it. Nice job. Steve
#6639From: Louis MarkoyaMar 13, 1991 8:56 PM
Thanks Steve….so far people have seemed to love it once they have it….now Louis
#6650From: Marlene Zenker/SYSOPMar 14, 1991 4:04 PM
I sent in my order a couple of days ago, so I'll see what I've been missing. 🙂 Steve
#6714From: Louis MarkoyaMar 16, 1991 4:03 PM
Order recieved and processed Friday….get ready to render!! Louis
#6709From: Bruno KochanMar 16, 1991 12:27 PM
I've missed something here! I've been reading miscellaneous messages referring to Surface Master. I've also searched for the text file thatt is supposed to be in this forum but couldn't find it with the Amiga File Finder. What LIB did you upload it too. I'm interested in what your package has to offer for Imagine….
#6713From: Louis MarkoyaMar 16, 1991 4:01 PM
It was uploaded to the new section in the LIBS Louis
#6737From: Bruno KochanMar 17, 1991 6:05 PM
I've already tried browsing through there for it, I probably missed it. Thanks. Bruno Kochan 76665,376