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#Flc conversion to mac

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#159823From: Douglas C. FerrinMar 20, 1995 9:00 AM
I was wondering if there were a utility to play flc and fli files on the mac or power mac. Thanks, Doug.
#159850From: Paul MinniMar 20, 1995 12:07 PM
Doug, Ijust DL'ed a demo IPAS that generates QuickTime .movs directly from a video post render (Library #1 search for keyword "Quicktime"). It seems to work fine under 3DS but I still have to have a Mac friend check out the playback. Off hand, I don't know of any util that converts already rendered .fl?s to .movs (QT). Does anyone here have a suggestion. Paul
#159913From: Douglas C. FerrinMar 20, 1995 8:53 PM
Paul, Thanks. I'm not sure I understand – do I need 3d studio to run the IPAS? I have Animation Master, a spline based modeler. It generates targa files, as well as flc's and fli's. Could you let me know? Thanks. Doug.
#160361From: Paul MinniMar 23, 1995 12:47 AM
Doug, Sorry, I thought you were a 3DS user. <<< …do I need 3d studio to run the IPAS? >>> Yes, I believe so. I've haven't heard of another package that supports IPAS type plug-ins. This was the first util I've seen that writes QT files, although I just started looking this week. I also haven't been successful in running one on the MAC. I spoke to the developer about it and he give me a tip to try. I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. <<< … a spline based modeler. >>> G'ahead rub it in… <G> (Many 3DS users are still eagerly awaiting an integrated spline based modeler) Paul
#160452From: Douglas C. FerrinMar 23, 1995 12:33 PM
Thanks for the note. Actually, Anim. Master can import 3d files and, I believe export to it. It's the best modeler I've seen. If you want a spline based one, give it a try. Well worth the 700 bucks. Someone told me about a great utility that, according to my mac guy, who has tried it, says it works splendidly. It plays fli anc flc files right on the mack. It's in this multimedia library.\ Yours, Doug.
#160333From: david W. mennenohMar 22, 1995 9:20 PM
Paul, If you already have a .flc just use it as an entry in VP and then enter a second like containing the QT IPAS. Should work just fine. DM
#160363From: Paul MinniMar 23, 1995 12:50 AM
David, <<< If you already have a .flc just use it as an entry in VP… >>> Thanks, I kinda overlooked that. Have you used this QT IPAS? If so, were you able to play the .mov on a MAC? Paul
#160497From: david W. mennenohMar 23, 1995 4:48 PM
No Paul, I haven't actually used it yet. But I did just order it a couple of days ago. I'll let you know how it goes if you'd like. DM
#160049From: Brian Rudolph [Adesk]Mar 21, 1995 2:33 PM
Check out this file: File Info for FLIVIE.SEA Section: Autodesk Animator Contributor: 76440,463 Size: 44672 Submitted: 5/19/94 Type: Binary Accesses: 51 Title: FLC Animation Player for the Macintosh Keys: FLC MACINTOSH I picked up this FLI/FLC Macintosh Player from one of the many BBSs I frequent. It is produced by a company called Midnight Oil Productions by Daniel Azuma I think. If anyone has more information please leave me mail. I would like to get the updates but there is no information in the file on how to contact the author. T. Lee Kidwell.
#160123From: Douglas C. FerrinMar 21, 1995 9:47 PM
Thanks so mucn for sending me the file. Hope it works. I'll let you know. Yours, Doug